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You're a UK logistics or distribution firm of 49 to 250 staff hiring warehouse operatives, drivers and transport planners on repeat, without a dedicated recruitment team.
You want to fill permanent roles quickly and predictably, paying 8% only when someone starts.
You need to see a ranked shortlist fast, keep every decision in your own hands, and move seasonal peaks without adding retained fees.
You're scaling a distribution centre or fleet and want a repeatable way to hire supply chain coordinators and inventory controllers as demand grows.
If you're our candidate page looking for logistics work, this page is for employers, but Reed.ai is free for you and worth a look.
If you need a senior, confidential search for a head of logistics or operations director, our fully managed Blended Pro service is the better route.
If you need contract or interim drivers and operatives at scale to cover peak seasons, Reed Talent Solutions handles high-volume temporary staffing.
If your hiring needs are more complex, specialist or hands-on than Reed.ai is designed for, speak to a Reed recruitment consultant for a fully managed logistics and supply chain service.



What does it cost to hire a logistics worker through Reed.ai?
You pay 8% of the salary, and only when someone actually starts. There's no monthly fee and nothing upfront. See pricing for a full breakdown.
How does Reed.ai work?
Reed.ai searches 15 million UK candidates itself, returns a ranked shortlist in under 30 seconds, and lets you keep every decision. You pay 8% only when you hire.
Which logistics roles can you fill?
Common ones include warehouse operatives, HGV drivers, forklift truck operators, transport planners, inventory controllers, supply chain coordinators and logistics managers. If your hiring leans more towards factory production, may be the better fit.
Can you check licences and certifications like HGV categories and forklift tickets?
Yes. We match on real skills and requirements, so you can specify things like HGV Category C or C+E, a valid CPC and Driver Digital Tachograph card, or a current forklift certificate. You confirm every requirement at interview and offer.
How fast can I hire someone?
The system is fast: a ranked shortlist in under 30 seconds, matched people contacted in under 1 minute, an interview booked in under 3 minutes. A full hire still takes days, because you review, interview and agree a start date, but you move quickly through each step.
Do I stay in control of who I hire?
Yes. Reed.ai does the searching, ranking and booking, but every decision is yours. You choose who to interview, who to progress and who to offer. It's your hiring process, made quicker. A our candidate page never pays a penny to use Reed.ai.
Is my data secure?
Yes. Reed.ai is built by Reed, a recruitment company operating since 1960, and your data and your candidates' data are handled to UK GDPR standards. Your hiring information is used to match roles, not shared around.