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Welcome to Stoa Recruitment
Specialists in temporary logistics and driving recruitment across the North of England. Built on Stoic principles, Stoa delivers with calm precision and long-term value.
For Staff & Employers
Appointment
Stoa Recruitment connects ambitious businesses with high-calibre drivers and logistics staff. We don’t just fill vacancies—we build sustainable partnerships, delivered with calm precision.
About Us
Raising the Standard in Recruitment
Stoa Recruitment was founded on Stoic principles: clarity, conviction, and discipline.
We’re here to remove the noise, challenge the broken models, and help people and businesses move forward with confidence.
“We don’t just place people—we build partnerships that last. That’s why businesses return to Stoa, and why candidates trust us with their next move.”
Stoa Recruitment
Recruitment with Clarity, Conviction & Character
~ Stoa Recruitment
Why Choose Us
Staffing with stoa recruitment
Specialist drivers for trunking, multi-drop, and long haul.
Reliable Cat B drivers ready for same-day, last-mile, and multi-drop work.
Counterbalance, Reach, and Bendi drivers to keep warehouses moving.
Pickers, packers, loaders, and team leaders across logistics sites.
Efficient back-office support to keep fleets and operations coordinated.
Skilled temps available for specialist contracts.
Our Partners
From SMEs to national logistics firms, Stoa supplies talent that keeps operations moving across Leeds, Manchester, Stoke, and beyond.
Our Team
Company CEO
Head Marketing
Designer
Inventory
Testimonials
Stoa found me a steady weekly shift within days and helped with all the paperwork. The team was friendly and clear about expectations — simple and effective.
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Candidate
HGV Driver
Quick turnaround, sensible recommendations and staff who know the job. We now use Stoa as our first port of call for short-term driver cover.
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Fleet Coordinator
Stoa’s team are pragmatic and honest. They presented candidates we could trust, and their follow-up meant fewer no-shows and a smoother onboarding experience.
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Recruitment Lead
Excellent communication and a clear understanding of our business needs. The drivers they provided are professional and stayed on for longer than expected — that says everything.
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Depot Manager
We used Stoa when we needed five temporary FLT operators within a week. They delivered quality candidates and handled all compliance checks, which made the whole process effortless.
“Head of HR
Stoa consistently sends reliable drivers who arrive on time and know their routes. Their screening process saves us hours every week and we rarely need to follow up on paperwork. Highly dependable.
“Operations Manager
Blog & News
Clear, principle-led advice for candidates and employers in logistics. Covering recruitment tips, market updates, and Stoic lessons for work and leadership.
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FAQs
For Candidates
Valid UK licence (with CPC/Tacho for HGV), accredited FLT cert (for FLT), and RTW documents (passport or birth certificate + NI number).
Yes, all candidates will complete a face-to-face registration interview.
As soon as roles are available—often same day or within 24–48 hours.
We specialise in temporary roles, with some long-term and temp-to-perm opportunities.
For Employers
Primarily Leeds, Stoke, and the North of England, with wider UK supply available.
HGV (Class 1 & 2), Van Drivers, FLT, warehouse staff, planners, and specialist industrial roles.
We can often deploy vetted candidates same-day or within 48 hours.
Yes. All licences and right-to-work documentation are fully checked.
Recruitment with clarity, conviction, and character
Stoa Recruitment
