HGV Driver Jobs at Fradley Park

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Fradley Park is a major logistics and distribution location near Lichfield, Staffordshire, with approximately 1.65 million sq ft of warehousing across 173 acres and more than 4,000 people employed across the park. It sits minutes from the A38, around 4.5 miles from the M6 Toll, with fast connections towards the M1, M42, M40, M6 and A50. 

The park is home to major logistics, manufacturing and distribution businesses including DHL, GEODIS, Hawkins Logistics, Palletways, Faurecia, Tesco, Screwfix and other occupiers. 

For HGV drivers, this creates a substantial employment market covering Class 1, Class 2, trunking, regional distribution, day driving, night driving, temporary assignments and permanent positions.

Current recruitment demonstrates this demand. In September 2026, Staffline advertised ongoing Class 1 HGV driving work at Fradley Park, including UK distribution and collection work, while another current vacancy offers Class 1 trunking and delivery work with a potential temp-to-perm route. 

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HGV Driver Jobs at Fradley Park

Fradley Park has become one of the most important logistics locations around Lichfield.

The park is positioned just off the A38, putting HGV drivers within easy reach of the wider Midlands motorway network.

It is a location designed around movement.

Large distribution warehouses sit alongside manufacturing facilities, haulage companies and logistics operators, creating a diverse transport environment rather than a single-employer site.

The result is a wide range of potential HGV driving work.

Depending on current vacancies, drivers around Fradley Park can find:

• Class 1 / C+E driving
• Class 2 / Category C driving
• Trunking
• Regional distribution
• National distribution
• Depot-to-depot work
• Multi-drop deliveries
• Palletised deliveries
• Day driving
• Night driving
• Weekend work
• Temporary HGV assignments
• Temp-to-perm opportunities
• Permanent HGV positions

The exact work naturally depends on the individual employer and current recruitment requirements.

Why Fradley Park Is Important for HGV Drivers

Fradley Park has several advantages that make it attractive to logistics operators.

The park currently covers around 173 acres, with approximately 1.65 million sq ft of warehousing, and employs more than 4,000 people. It also has a workforce catchment of more than one million people within a 30-minute drive. 

That combination of large-scale warehousing and a substantial workforce makes Fradley Park an important employment hub.

For HGV drivers, it also means the local job market isn't dependent upon one warehouse.

Drivers can potentially work for businesses involved in:

• Retail distribution
• E-commerce
• Manufacturing
• Automotive
• Haulage
• Pallet networks
• Third-party logistics
• General distribution
• Industrial supply

Current HGV Driver Recruitment at Fradley Park

There is active HGV recruitment at Fradley Park.

A September 2026 Staffline vacancy is recruiting Class 1 HGV drivers for a client based at Fradley Park, with immediate starts and ongoing work. The role involves distributing and collecting products from locations across the UK and operates throughout the year. 

Another current vacancy advertised in August 2026 is recruiting Class 1 C+E drivers for a busy transport company based at Fradley Park, offering ongoing work with the possibility of a permanent contract. The role involves trunking and delivery work, with two to three drops per shift and fully palletised goods. 

These vacancies demonstrate the variety of HGV work available around the park.

They also highlight an important point for drivers: Fradley Park can offer both immediate temporary work and potential permanent employment.

Class 1 HGV Driver Jobs at Fradley Park

For drivers holding a Class 1 / Category C+E licence, Fradley Park is particularly attractive.

Current recruitment includes Class 1 work involving:

• Trunking
• UK-wide distribution
• Collections
• Deliveries
• Palletised goods
• Multiple drops
• Regional transport

The current Staffline role at Fradley Park involves distributing and collecting products from locations throughout the UK, with long-term ongoing work available. 

Another current Class 1 vacancy involves two to three drops per shift, with no handball and FLT loading and unloading at delivery points. 

This type of work can be particularly attractive to experienced drivers who prefer structured transport operations rather than intensive multi-drop work.

Class 2 HGV Driver Jobs Around Fradley Park

Fradley Park's logistics network also supports Class 2 / Category C driving work.

Class 2 roles in the wider Lichfield and Fradley area can involve:

• Local deliveries
• Regional distribution
• Pallet deliveries
• Multi-drop
• Trade deliveries
• Business-to-business deliveries
• Collections
• Manufacturing logistics
• Food and retail distribution

The A38 location means Class 2 drivers can serve customers throughout Staffordshire, the West Midlands and surrounding areas without needing to operate exclusively from Birmingham or the larger motorway hubs.

Trunking HGV Jobs at Fradley Park

Trunking is particularly relevant to the Fradley Park logistics market.

The park is surrounded by major distribution centres and connected to a road network that makes longer-distance movements efficient.

Current recruitment at Fradley Park includes Class 1 trunking and delivery work, with two to three drops per shift and fully palletised goods. 

Trunking work can suit drivers who prefer:

• Fewer delivery points
• Planned routes
• Depot-to-depot work
• Regional or national driving
• Palletised loads
• Less handball
• Consistent shift patterns

The exact duties depend on the employer.

Night HGV Driver Jobs Around Fradley Park

Fradley Park supports logistics operations that operate beyond traditional daytime hours.

Large warehouses, distribution centres and transport operators can require HGV drivers throughout the day and night.

Night driving can involve:

• Depot-to-depot trunking
• National distribution
• Regional transport
• Trailer movements
• Distribution-centre deliveries
• Retail supply chains

Current vacancies can change quickly, but the ongoing presence of large logistics operations at Fradley Park means night driving remains an important part of the local HGV employment market.

Major Logistics Employers at Fradley Park

Fradley Park has attracted a wide range of established businesses.

Current property information identifies occupiers including:

• DHL
• GEODIS
• Hawkins Logistics
• Palletways
• Faurecia
• Tesco
• Screwfix
• Norgren
• Yodel
• Cotswold Company
• Co-op
• Subway
• Newell Brands

This diversity matters for HGV drivers.

Different businesses have different transport requirements.

A parcel or pallet network may require frequent depot movements, while a manufacturing operation may require scheduled deliveries and collections. Retail distribution can require store deliveries, while a third-party logistics company may operate trunking and national distribution.

That gives Fradley Park a broad logistics employment profile.

Hawkins Logistics at Fradley Park

Hawkins Logistics is particularly relevant because it is itself a haulage and warehousing business.

The company moved into a new 71,903 sq ft warehouse at Fradley Park, with 12,000 pallet positions, as part of its expansion. At the time, Hawkins operated more than 60 vehicles and employed more than 100 people. 

For HGV drivers, having a substantial haulage business operating from the park adds another dimension to the employment market.

It isn't simply a location where warehouses receive vehicles.

It is also home to businesses whose core operations depend upon transport.

Pallet Distribution and HGV Jobs

Fradley Park has strong links with the pallet distribution sector.

Palletways is one of the established occupiers in the Fradley area, while the wider park contains multiple logistics businesses handling palletised freight. 

Pallet network work can involve:

• Depot collections
• Regional deliveries
• Business deliveries
• Palletised freight
• Collections from manufacturers
• Transfers between depots

Depending on the vehicle and employer, both Class 1 and Class 2 drivers can be required.

E-Commerce and Fulfilment HGV Jobs

Fradley Park is also becoming increasingly relevant to e-commerce logistics.

In 2026, Chinese e-commerce logistics provider CIRRO Fulfillment, trading as Super Smart Service, took another warehouse at Fradley Park. The 206,161 sq ft facility includes substantial warehouse space, loading doors and a 55-metre yard with HGV parking. 

The company had previously taken a 354,000 sq ft warehouse at Fradley Park. 

E-commerce logistics can create demand for HGV drivers moving goods between fulfilment centres, hubs, depots and other distribution facilities.

As online retail continues to rely on rapid movement of stock, the connection between fulfilment centres and professional HGV drivers becomes increasingly important.

The Roads Around Fradley Park

Fradley Park's road connectivity is one of its strongest selling points.

The park is located minutes from the A38 and around 4.5 miles from the M6 Toll. The wider network provides access to the M1, M42, M40, M6 and A50. 

A38

The A38 is the primary strategic route serving Fradley Park.

It provides connections towards:

• Lichfield
• Birmingham
• Burton upon Trent
• Derby
• Cannock
• The wider Midlands

M6 Toll

The M6 Toll provides an alternative strategic route around Birmingham and connects the Fradley area with the M6.

M42

The M42 provides access towards Birmingham, the West Midlands and the wider motorway network.

M6

The M6 connects towards Coventry, Birmingham, Staffordshire, the North West and beyond.

A50

The A50 provides an important east-west route towards Derby and the East Midlands.

M1

The M1 can be reached through the wider Midlands motorway network, opening routes towards Leicester, Nottingham, Sheffield and London.

For HGV operators, this creates the kind of national connectivity required by large distribution centres.

Fradley Park and the Midlands Golden Triangle

Fradley Park occupies an important position within the wider Midlands Golden Triangle logistics market.

The park is strategically positioned between the West Midlands and East Midlands, giving businesses access to a large population and a dense concentration of transport infrastructure.

It also sits within reach of major logistics locations including:

• Birch Coppice
• Tamworth
• Birmingham
• East Midlands Gateway
• Derby
• Burton upon Trent
• Coventry
• Rugby
• Nuneaton
• Lichfield

This gives HGV drivers another major employment location to consider within the wider Midlands logistics network.

The History of Fradley Park

One of the most interesting aspects of Fradley Park is its history.

Today's warehouses occupy land that was previously associated with RAF Lichfield.

The former airfield was used during the Second World War, with Spitfires arriving in 1941 and Vickers Wellington aircraft following in 1942. The RAF remained at the site until 1958, after which the Air Ministry sold the land in 1962. 

The aviation heritage is still reflected in parts of today's development.

Several of the Wellington Trilogy buildings, for example, were named after pioneering aircraft that flew from the former RAF site. 

From RAF Airfield to Logistics Park

Major redevelopment of the former airfield began in 1998.

The former military site was gradually transformed into factories, warehouses and new residential development.

Fradley Park subsequently became a major warehousing and distribution development covering around 300 acres. 

That transformation is significant.

The site went from being part of Britain's wartime aviation infrastructure to becoming part of its modern freight and distribution infrastructure.

The aircraft and military vehicles have been replaced by:

• HGVs
• Distribution centres
• Pallet networks
• Warehouses
• E-commerce fulfilment
• Manufacturing
• National supply chains

Fradley Park and Lichfield's Transport History

Fradley itself has a long connection with transportation.

Nearby Fradley Junction became an important canal location following the construction of the Coventry Canal and its connection with the Trent & Mersey Canal.

The canal junction dates back to the late 18th century.

That means the wider Fradley area has been associated with moving goods for centuries.

The transport systems have changed dramatically:

Canals → aircraft → roads → modern logistics

Fradley Park represents the latest stage in that evolution.

HGV Driver Jobs from Lichfield

Lichfield is the most obvious local workforce catchment for Fradley Park.

The park sits just north of the city, making it an attractive employment location for drivers who live locally.

For Lichfield-based drivers, working at Fradley Park can mean a short commute while still accessing major logistics employers and national distribution operations.

Potential roles can include:

• Class 1
• Class 2
• Trunking
• Regional distribution
• National delivery
• Pallet network work
• Night driving
• Temporary work
• Permanent positions

HGV Driver Jobs from Tamworth

Tamworth is another important workforce source.

Fradley Park is within the wider Tamworth–Lichfield logistics corridor, giving drivers from Tamworth access to another major employment centre.

Drivers can also potentially work across nearby locations including:

• Birch Coppice
• Dordon
• Tamworth
• Lichfield
• Fradley
• Cannock
• Birmingham

This makes the area particularly useful for drivers who want several potential employers within a relatively compact commuting area.

HGV Driver Jobs from Burton upon Trent

Drivers from Burton upon Trent can also access Fradley Park via the A38.

The A38 creates a direct strategic connection between the Fradley and Burton areas.

That is particularly useful for HGV drivers because Burton itself has a substantial logistics and manufacturing economy.

Drivers can therefore potentially choose between employment around Burton and Fradley without needing to travel into Birmingham.

HGV Driver Jobs from Birmingham

Fradley Park is also within the wider Birmingham workforce catchment.

The A38 and M6 Toll provide connections towards Birmingham and the wider West Midlands.

For Birmingham-based drivers, Fradley can provide an alternative to working in more heavily congested urban logistics locations.

The park's location allows drivers to start their shift outside Birmingham while still serving customers and distribution centres across the wider Midlands.

HGV Driver Jobs from Nuneaton and Coventry

Nuneaton and Coventry are also part of the wider workforce catchment.

Drivers from these areas can access Fradley through the wider A5, A38 and Midlands motorway network.

For drivers based in Coventry or Nuneaton, Fradley adds another potential logistics hub alongside:

• Rugby
• Ryton
• DIRFT
• Tamworth
• Birch Coppice
• Lutterworth

This wider network is one of the major advantages of working in the Midlands Golden Triangle.

Temporary HGV Driver Jobs at Fradley Park

Temporary driving can be particularly useful around a major logistics park.

Businesses may need additional drivers because of:

• Seasonal demand
• Holiday cover
• Increased order volumes
• New contracts
• Driver shortages
• Peak periods
• Short-term transport requirements

Current recruitment at Fradley Park includes temporary Class 1 work, with Staffline advertising an ongoing assignment rather than simply a short one-off shift. 

Other current recruitment offers an ongoing temp-to-perm opportunity, providing a potential route from agency employment into a permanent contract. 

WSUK provides Temporary Driving Jobs for businesses requiring additional professional drivers.

Permanent HGV Driver Jobs at Fradley Park

Permanent employment can suit drivers looking for greater stability.

A current Fradley Park vacancy offers an ongoing Class 1 position with the possibility of a permanent contract for the right candidate. 

Depending on the employer, permanent HGV positions can provide:

• Regular hours
• Guaranteed shifts
• Holiday entitlement
• Pension
• Overtime
• Company benefits
• Training
• Career progression

WSUK also supports businesses through Permanent Recruitment.

What HGV Licence Do You Need?

The licence requirements depend on the individual vacancy.

Class 1 / Category C+E

Generally required for articulated HGV work such as:

• Trunking
• National distribution
• RDC deliveries
• Long-distance haulage
• Trailer movements
• Large-scale logistics

Class 2 / Category C

Commonly used for rigid HGV work including:

• Local deliveries
• Multi-drop
• Regional distribution
• Pallet deliveries
• Trade deliveries

Driver CPC

Professional HGV drivers generally need the appropriate Driver CPC qualification.

Digital Tachograph

Drivers undertaking applicable professional driving work will normally need a valid digital tachograph card and must comply with drivers' hours requirements.

Individual employers can impose additional requirements covering experience, endorsements, vehicle types and specialist qualifications.

HGV Driver Recruitment for Fradley Park Employers

Fradley Park is already a major logistics employment location.

With thousands of people employed across the park and a substantial concentration of warehouses and distribution businesses, reliable HGV drivers are essential to keeping goods moving. 

Transport operators can face significant operational problems when driver availability falls.

These can include:

• Missed delivery windows
• Delayed collections
• Trailer backlogs
• Vehicle downtime
• Increased overtime
• Higher agency costs
• Reduced fleet utilisation

WSUK can help businesses source qualified drivers through HGV Driver Supply.

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Future Development at Fradley Park

Fradley Park continues to evolve.

In 2026, planning proposals were lodged for the redevelopment of the Lichfield Auction Centre site, which currently accommodates Palletways and Richard Winterton Auctioneers.

The proposal could deliver up to approximately 454,990 sq ft of new logistics space on the 28-acre brownfield site. The existing Fradley Park employment area covers around 173 acres and approximately 1.48 million sq ft in the relevant planning assessment. 

The proposed development could create an estimated 445 to 604 additional jobs if delivered entirely as logistics space. 

That could further increase the importance of Fradley as an employment and transport hub.

Why Fradley Park Could Become Even More Important for HGV Drivers

Fradley Park already has a strong logistics profile.

But several factors could increase its importance further.

Strategic A38 Location

The park has direct access to the A38 and wider motorway network. 

Large Existing Logistics Base

Approximately 1.65 million sq ft of warehousing is already associated with the current estate. 

Major Employers

DHL, GEODIS, Hawkins Logistics, Palletways, Tesco, Faurecia and other businesses operate within the park. 

Strong Workforce

More than 4,000 people are employed across the park, with more than one million people within a 30-minute drive. 

Continued Development

New logistics facilities and proposed redevelopment could increase employment and transport activity. 

For HGV drivers, that combination makes Fradley Park an important part of the Midlands logistics employment market.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are there HGV driver jobs at Fradley Park?

Yes. Current recruitment includes Class 1 HGV positions based at Fradley Park, including ongoing temporary and potential temp-to-perm opportunities. 

Where is Fradley Park?

Fradley Park is near Lichfield in Staffordshire, close to the A38 and around 4.5 miles from the M6 Toll. 

What type of HGV jobs are available at Fradley Park?

Depending on current vacancies, drivers can find Class 1, Class 2, trunking, delivery, collection, regional, national, day and night-driving work.

Are there Class 1 HGV jobs at Fradley Park?

Yes. Current recruitment includes Class 1 C+E trunking and delivery work, as well as ongoing UK distribution and collection work. 

Are there temporary HGV jobs at Fradley Park?

Yes. Current recruitment includes ongoing temporary Class 1 assignments, with some positions offering a route to permanent employment. 

Are there permanent HGV jobs at Fradley Park?

Permanent and temp-to-perm opportunities are advertised around Fradley Park, although availability changes regularly. 

Which companies operate at Fradley Park?

Current occupiers include DHL, GEODIS, Hawkins Logistics, Palletways, Faurecia, Tesco, Screwfix, Norgren, Yodel and others. 

Is Fradley Park close to the motorway network?

Yes. It is minutes from the A38 and around 4.5 miles from the M6 Toll, with connections towards the M1, M42, M40, M6 and A50. 

Is Fradley Park part of the Midlands Golden Triangle?

Fradley Park sits within the wider Midlands logistics and Golden Triangle market and benefits from its central location and strategic road connectivity. 

Can HGV drivers from Lichfield work at Fradley Park?

Yes. Fradley Park is immediately adjacent to Lichfield's wider employment area and is one of the area's major logistics employers.

Can drivers from Tamworth work at Fradley Park?

Yes. Tamworth is within the wider workforce catchment and has strong road connections with Fradley and Lichfield.

Can WSUK supply HGV drivers to Fradley Park?

Yes. WSUK supports logistics and transport businesses requiring HGV drivers for temporary and permanent requirements.

Find HGV Drivers for Fradley Park

Fradley Park has undergone a remarkable transformation.

The land that once formed part of RAF Lichfield is now home to major logistics, distribution and manufacturing businesses, with more than 4,000 people employed across the park. 

Its location beside the A38, close to the M6 Toll and wider Midlands motorway network, makes it particularly well suited to national distribution.

For HGV drivers, that creates opportunities across Class 1, Class 2, trunking, pallet distribution, regional work, national driving, temporary assignments and permanent positions.

As Fradley Park continues to evolve, its importance within the wider Midlands Golden Triangle logistics network is likely to grow.

For employers, reliable access to qualified HGV drivers will remain essential.

WSUK can help businesses recruit the driving workforce they need across Lichfield, Fradley, Tamworth and the wider Midlands.

Get In Touch with WSUK to discuss HGV driver recruitment at Fradley Park or anywhere across the Midlands Golden Triangle.