Logistics Recruitment in the East of England
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Logistics recruitment in the East of England covers the Port of Felixstowe, London Gateway, Tilbury and Harwich, Stansted cargo and distribution centres along the A14 and M1. We recruit warehouse operatives, forklift and HGV drivers, transport managers, freight forwarders and supply chain staff, with licences and references checked first.
Logistics Jobs in the East of England: How We Help
Why the East of England Is the UK’s Container Gateway
A large share of the UK’s container trade passes through the ports of Suffolk and Essex, and the A14, A12 and M11 carry that freight inland. That creates heavy demand for container hauliers, freight forwarders, customs staff and warehouse teams.
Logistics recruitment in the East of England works best when employers are clear about licence categories, port passes and shift patterns.
Container ports
Port operators, forwarders and customs agents need specialist staff.
- Freight forwarders
- Customs specialists
- Port operatives
- Shipping clerks
- Transport planners
Road haulage
Hauliers move containers and goods across the country.
- Class 1 drivers
- Container hauliers
- Transport managers
- Traffic office staff
- Fleet engineers
Distribution centres
Retail and online distribution centres need warehouse teams.
- Pickers and packers
- Forklift drivers
- Warehouse managers
- Team leaders
- Inventory controllers
East of England Logistics Employers and Sites
These employers, ports and distribution sites show the kind of work that shapes logistics recruitment in the East of England. They are not our clients unless we say so.
Port of Felixstowe
One of the UK’s busiest container ports.
DP World London Gateway
A deep-water container port and logistics park in Thurrock, Essex.
Port of Tilbury
A major port on the Thames in Essex.
Harwich International Port
A ferry and freight port in Essex.
London Stansted Airport
An airport with a large cargo operation.
Logistics Recruitment in the East of England: Choose Your County
Each county has its own industries, towns and training routes. Pick yours to see local logistics jobs and how we recruit there.
Suffolk
Container port, haulage and freight forwarding around Felixstowe and Ipswich.
Essex
Ports and distribution around Thurrock, Harwich and Basildon.
Cambridgeshire
Distribution along the A14 around Cambridge and Peterborough.
Bedfordshire
Distribution centres around Bedford, Luton and the M1.
Hertfordshire
Distribution and head office supply chain around Hemel Hempstead and Stevenage.
Norfolk
Food and port logistics around Norwich and Great Yarmouth.
Logistics Jobs in the East of England by Role
Open a role to see what we recruit for across the East of England.
Warehouse operatives
Pickers, packers, goods-in and despatch staff for distribution centres and stores across the East of England. Warehouse operative jobs.
Forklift drivers
Counterbalance, reach, VNA and yard drivers for warehouses, factories and ports. Forklift jobs.
HGV drivers
Class 1 and Class 2 drivers for trunking, multi-drop, tipper, tanker and chilled work. HGV driver jobs.
Transport management
Transport managers, planners and traffic office staff for goods vehicle operators. Transport manager jobs.
Warehouse management
Warehouse managers, shift managers and supervisors for sites of every size. Warehouse manager jobs.
Supply chain and procurement
Planners, analysts, buyers and supply chain managers. Supply chain jobs.
More Logistics Jobs in the East of England
Our lead sectors are a starting point. Our logistics recruitment in the East of England covers warehouse, driving, transport and management roles.
Procurement
Buyers, category managers and procurement leads. Procurement recruitment.
Logistics Managers
Logistics managers and coordinators. Logistics manager recruitment.
Warehouse Staff
Pickers, packers and goods-in staff. Warehouse recruitment.
HGV Drivers
Class 1 and Class 2 drivers. HGV driver recruitment.
Supply Chain
Planners, analysts and supply chain managers. Supply chain recruitment.
Where East of England Logistics Staff Train
Cranfield University in Bedfordshire runs well-known postgraduate logistics and supply chain courses, and colleges across the region offer port, warehousing and logistics apprenticeships. HGV Skills Bootcamps help new drivers qualify.
- Cranfield University
- Logistics and warehousing apprenticeships
- HGV Skills Bootcamps
- Forklift training centres
Live Logistics Jobs in the East of England
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How Our Logistics Recruitment in the East of England Works
Free consultation
We talk through your site and shifts anywhere in the East of England, free of charge, before we advertise.
Skills checks
We confirm licences, cards, certificates and right to work before you see a CV.
Recent references
We speak to recent supervisors and transport managers about reliability, safety and quality of work.
Shortlist and aftercare
Two or three vetted candidates, with check-ins at 30, 60 and 90 days.
Why Choose Bernoullis for Logistics Recruitment in the East of England
Consultants who know logistics
We talk to you about your sites, shifts and the skills your operation relies on, not just job titles, so the people we send fit the role.
Skills and references checked
Every candidate has their licences, certificates, right to work and recent references checked before you meet them.
Flexible pricing
Choose a subscription or a traditional fee. Every plan includes one 60-day guarantee.
Whether you need one HGV driver or a whole warehouse shift, our logistics recruitment in the East of England is built around your sites and your shifts. Book a free consultation.
Hiring in the East of England: What to Plan For
Port passes take time
Port roles may need site passes. Allow time before start dates.
Container work needs Class 1
Most container haulage needs C+E licences.
Forwarding skills are scarce
Customs and forwarding staff are in demand. Start early.
These points shape every logistics recruitment in the East of England brief we take on. Talk to us about your team.
Finding Logistics Jobs in the East of England
Logistics jobs in the East of England include container port, haulage, freight forwarding and warehouse roles. We help warehouse staff, drivers, planners and managers find roles that fit their licences, their shifts and their commute.
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Bernoullis is a specialist recruiter based in Polegate, East Sussex. Licences, skills and references come first, so every shortlist is built around the work in front of you, from a single driver to a full warehouse team.
Logistics Recruitment in the East of England: FAQs
Which counties do you cover for logistics recruitment in the East of England?
All of them, including Suffolk, Essex, Cambridgeshire, Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and Norfolk. Each county has its own page with local towns, industry and live jobs.
Do you recruit for logistics jobs in Felixstowe?
Yes. We recruit HGV drivers, freight forwarders and warehouse staff for port employers around Felixstowe.
Do you cover logistics jobs in Cambridge?
Yes. We recruit for distribution, procurement and supply chain roles around Cambridge. It is one of our service areas.
Do you check licences and certificates?
Yes. We check driving licence categories, Driver CPC and tachograph cards, forklift certificates and professional qualifications such as the Transport Manager CPC or CIPS where a role needs them, confirm right to work and take up recent references before anyone starts.
Can you help with temporary and peak season roles in the East of England?
Yes. Logistics recruitment in the East of England is not just permanent hires. We also recruit temporary warehouse staff, drivers for peak periods and interim managers for new contracts or site moves.
Do job seekers pay you?
No. Our service is always free for candidates.
How quickly can you fill a logistics role?
It depends on the role, the skills it needs and the location. We agree a realistic timeline at the briefing and tell you honestly if a search will take longer.
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