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Nottingham sits by the M1 (J24-J26) with the East Midlands Gateway rail-freight park to the south-west and city estates at Colwick and Castle Marina. WSUK fills temporary driving jobs for local RDCs, 3PLs and hauliers - HGV and van drivers for cover, peaks and short-notice shifts.
WSUK fills temporary driving jobs for Nottingham employers, supplying Class 1 (C+E), Class 2 (C), 7.5t (C1) and multi-drop van drivers for peaks, absence and short-notice shifts. From the rail-connected East Midlands Gateway to city estates at Colwick and Castle Marina, and the M1 (J24-J26), A52 and A453, we place vetted, ready-to-work drivers fast to keep freight moving.
Nottingham anchors the northern Golden Triangle, sitting close to the M1 at Junctions 24, 25 and 26 with the A52, A453, A46, A60 and A610 spreading across the East Midlands. To the south-west, the SEGRO Logistics Park East Midlands Gateway beside East Midlands Airport and M1 J23A/J24 is a rail-connected distribution hub with its own strategic rail-freight interchange, drawing major retail and 3PL occupiers. Closer in, industrial and distribution estates at Colwick, Castle Marina, Blenheim near Bulwell and Beeston - long associated with Boots - carry warehousing, food and manufacturing operators. The airport adds air-freight, and the combination of motorway, rail and air makes Nottingham a genuinely multimodal logistics city, running continuous rigid and articulated flows between the Gateway, city estates and national networks.
That multimodal weight drives strong demand to fill temporary driving jobs. Rail-linked RDCs and retail distribution need Class 1 (C+E) trunking and shuttle drivers; 3PL, food and pallet operators call for Class 2 (C) drivers; and store, fulfilment and urban deliveries suit 7.5t (C1) and multi-drop van drivers. Volumes surge around retail peaks, promotions and holiday absence, when one unfilled cab disrupts a shift at a hub like the East Midlands Gateway. WSUK supplies vetted Nottingham drivers for temporary cover, ongoing contracts and multi-driver mobilisations, with DVLA licence and CPC verification, right-to-work checks, PAYE payroll and tacho and working-time compliance handled up front, scaling crews up or down as demand moves.
HGV (C+E, C) and van drivers supplied to Nottingham employers — for peaks, cover and short-notice shifts, with payroll and compliance managed.
Scale your Nottingham team for busy periods, promotions and seasonal spikes, then scale back without the fixed cost.
Same-day cover when someone calls in sick or a shift falls short — HGV and van drivers, fast.
We handle vetting, right-to-work, PAYE payroll and working-time compliance for every temporary worker.
From our Golden Triangle base we fill temporary driving jobs across Nottingham - the East Midlands Gateway, Colwick, Castle Marina and Blenheim - supplying Class 1, Class 2, 7.5t and van drivers to rail-linked RDCs, 3PLs and hauliers on the M1 (J24-J26), A52 and A453 for cover, peaks and short-notice shifts, backed by a single local point of contact.
Our temporary drivers keep Nottingham operations flexible. From a vetted local pool, WSUK supplies HGV (C+E, C) and van drivers for peaks, cover and short-notice shifts — with payroll, right-to-work and working-time compliance managed. When demand moves, your workforce moves with it.
Indicative PAYE rates as a guide — actual pay varies by shift, experience and location, with premiums for nights and weekends. WSUK advises on competitive local rates to attract and retain the right people.
| Role | Indicative pay |
|---|---|
| Van / Multi-Drop Driver | £11.50–£13.50 / hr |
| 7.5t (C1) Driver | £12.50–£14.00 / hr |
| Class 2 (C) HGV Driver | £14.00–£17.00 / hr |
| Class 1 (C+E) HGV Driver | £16.00–£20.00 / hr |
| Transport / Traffic Supervisor | £15.00–£19.00 / hr |
Our temporary drivers support Nottingham operations of every size, flexing with your busy and quiet periods.
From one short-notice shift to a full seasonal team, we flex your Nottingham workforce up and down on demand — with payroll and compliance handled and a single point of contact.
From first call to workers on shift in Nottingham, we manage vetting, payroll and cover.
Roles, headcount, shift pattern and how long you need cover.
We match vetted, available workers from our Nottingham pool.
Workers arrive ready — we handle payroll and compliance.
Scale up or down shift by shift, with one point of contact.
Yes. The SEGRO Logistics Park East Midlands Gateway off M1 J23A/J24 combines rail freight with big distribution sheds needing Class 1 (C+E) drivers for trunking and shuttles, plus Class 2, 7.5t and van drivers for onward regional and store work - all licence- and CPC-checked by WSUK.
We mobilise vetted HGV and van drivers at short notice for food, warehousing and distribution operators at Colwick and Castle Marina off the A52 and A612, covering absence and peak surges, with tacho and working-time compliance managed so drivers arrive ready to run.
Yes — we provide same-day and short-notice cover for Nottingham employers, scaling teams up and down as volumes change.
Yes. We handle vetting, right-to-work checks, PAYE payroll and working-time compliance for every temporary worker.
Often the same or next day depending on roles and headcount — we respond to enquiries within 2 working hours.
WSUK serves employers across the Golden Triangle. Explore our other locations.
Tell us your requirement — one worker or a full team — and we'll respond within 2 working hours.