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Welcome to Stoa Recruitment
Specialists in temporary logistics, driving, industrial and engineering recruitment across Stoke on Trent & West Yorkshire.
For Staff & Employers
~ Marcus Aurelius
Stoic Philosopher
Why Choose Us
Roles we place
Specialist drivers for trunking, multi-drop, and long haul.
Reliable Cat B drivers for same-day and multi-drop work.
Counterbalance, Reach, operators to keep warehouses moving.
Pickers, packers, loaders and team leaders across logistics sites.
Back-office support to keep fleets and operations coordinated.
Skilled temps available for specialist contracts.
MIG and TIG welding and specialist engineering positions across manufacturing and industrial sites.
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
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“Employer
Job Title
As a car delivery driver working for Stoa, my experience so far has been 5 star. Work is regular as to my requirements, salary and expenses are always paid promptly and any issues or concerns are dealt with in a timely and professional manner. In addition I have always found Austen to be friendly and personable. Highly recommended.
“Candidate
I started working for Stoa recruitment in January 2026, I have always been given work on the days that I have requested, everyone’s very helpful and always there on the end of the phone, and my wages and expenses are always accurate and paid on time.
“Candidate
I joined Austen at STOA, over a year ago and couldn’t recommend him more. Payments are always on time everytime and I’ve had plenty of work.
“Candidate
Great guy to work with , very professional.If there is a problem with anything it gets sorted straight away.
“Candidate
My experience of stoa recruitment has been very fair and adequate for all the work i have done for them since i have been registered with them.
“Candidate
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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
Company No. 16392990
Stoa Recruitment
