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Need a temporary driving job filled in Rugby? WSUK supplies vetted HGV and van drivers to the DIRFT rail-freight operators and CV21-CV23 businesses - rapid cover for peaks, absence and short-notice spikes, with DVLA licence, CPC and right-to-work checks and PAYE payroll all managed for you.
Rugby is anchored by DIRFT, the Daventry International Rail Freight Terminal, and WSUK fills the temporary driving jobs that keep its rail-served distribution sheds fed - C+E (Class 1) trunking and van multi-drop across CV21-CV23. With the M6 at Junction 1 and the A5 alongside, operators here call us when rail-linked volumes, seasonal peaks or driver absence outstrip the available rota.
Rugby's logistics weight comes from DIRFT - the Daventry International Rail Freight Terminal - sitting where the M6 meets the M1, A5 and A428, four miles from the town and rail-connected to the West Coast Main Line. DIRFT hosts distribution depots for names such as Tesco, Sainsbury's, Royal Mail, DHL and Eddie Stobart, handling multiple freight trains daily and generating heavy road-side trunking. Beyond the terminal, Central Park, Swift Valley and the Somers Road estates carry manufacturing and trade distribution, while nearby Magna Park at Lutterworth and the Daventry and Crick warehouses extend the cluster. This is Golden Triangle territory, where rail-to-road transfer, national trunking and regional multi-drop all converge and keep HGV and van drivers busy around the clock.
Rail-served distribution depends on tight road connections either side of the terminal, so an unfilled cab quickly disrupts intermodal schedules. WSUK fills temporary driving jobs across every category - C+E Class 1 for trunk and container work, Class 2 rigids, 7.5-tonne and van/multi-drop - with drivers able to start at short notice. Each is checked against the DVLA, holds a valid Driver CPC, and passes right-to-work and reference screening before the first shift. We operate PAYE payroll and manage tachograph and working-time rules, so compliance never lands on your desk. When rail volumes spike or peak season hits DIRFT and the surrounding parks, we flex driver numbers up, then scale back cleanly as demand settles.
HGV (C+E, C) and van drivers supplied to Rugby employers — for peaks, cover and short-notice shifts, with payroll and compliance managed.
Scale your Rugby 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 DIRFT to Swift Valley and Central Park, Rugby employers turn to WSUK when a container transfer or trunk leg needs a driver and the rota is stretched. We know the M6 J1 and A5 routes, the rhythm of rail-to-road distribution, and the Golden Triangle volumes that shape demand - so our temporary drivers arrive ready to roll.
Our temporary drivers keep Rugby 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 Rugby operations of every size, flexing with your busy and quiet periods.
From one short-notice shift to a full seasonal team, we flex your Rugby 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 Rugby, we manage vetting, payroll and cover.
Roles, headcount, shift pattern and how long you need cover.
We match vetted, available workers from our Rugby pool.
Workers arrive ready — we handle payroll and compliance.
Scale up or down shift by shift, with one point of contact.
Yes. We place vetted Class 1 and Class 2 drivers with the rail-served distribution and 3PL operators at DIRFT, plus 7.5-tonne and van drivers, covering trunking, container transfers, peaks and absence across the CV21-CV23 area.
We supply C+E (Class 1), C (Class 2), 7.5-tonne (C1) and van/multi-drop drivers, all with checked licences, in-date CPC and verified right to work, usually available same-day or for the next shift around DIRFT and the local parks.
Yes — we provide same-day and short-notice cover for Rugby 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.