Frater Group Limited is a family-run HGV recruitment business supplying reliable, fully vetted Class 1 & Class 2 drivers across Wakefield, Leeds and Derby. When you call us, you speak to someone whose name is on the door.
We are not a national agency with a call centre. We are a family business — Ken founded it, Philip runs it day to day. When you work with us, you deal with people who have skin in the game.
Got a driver no-show at 5am? Call us. Philip picks up. We meet clients in person, we answer the phone, and we have face-to-face conversations. That's not a gimmick — it's just how a proper business should work.
Our clients don't leave. Some have been with us for 6 years because they know that when they call Frater Group, the job gets done properly. Every time. That consistency is only possible because we're small, focused, and genuinely care.
Every driver we place is employed and paid through PAYE. No umbrella companies, no off-payroll complications, no IR35 exposure for your business. Simple, clean, and fully compliant.
Every licence, CPC card, tachograph card, right-to-work, and DBS check is carried out by us — personally and in-house. We don't outsource this or rubber-stamp paperwork. If a driver is on our books, we've verified them ourselves.
Operating from Wakefield/Leeds and Derby, we know these labour markets inside out. Our driver pool is local, familiar with regional routes, and built on genuine relationships — not job board scraping.
"When something goes wrong at 5am, you don't want a call centre. You want someone who actually cares — and picks up the phone."
Frater Group was founded on a simple idea: do the job properly, treat drivers with respect, and be the kind of agency clients genuinely want to work with long term. Eight years on, nothing has changed — except we've got better at it.
You will never deal with a stranger at Frater Group. When you call, you speak to Ken or Philip — the people whose names and reputations are behind every single placement we make.
Ken built Frater Group from nothing on one principle: do right by your drivers and your clients, and everything else follows. The standards he set from day one still run through everything we do.
Philip runs Frater Group day to day — managing clients, placements, and compliance personally. He answers the phone, attends meetings, and makes sure every commitment is followed through. That's not a role, that's just how he operates.
Whether you need one shift covered or an ongoing supply of qualified drivers, we have the resource to deliver.
Articulated truck drivers for demanding routes. Fully licenced, CPC qualified, and experienced on UK trunking and distribution work.
CE LicenceRigid vehicle drivers for local and regional operations. Ideal for multi-drop, construction, and last-mile logistics.
C LicenceShort-notice cover for sickness, seasonal spikes, and peak demand. Our bench of available drivers means no operation stands still.
FlexibleLooking to grow your in-house team? We source, screen, and present quality candidates ready for a long-term role with your business.
Search & PlaceOngoing driver supply to a specific depot or operation. We manage compliance, rosters, and welfare so you can focus on your freight.
Managed SupplyEvery driver is personally checked by us — licence, CPC, tachograph card, right-to-work, and DBS. All paid via PAYE. No umbrella companies, zero IR35 risk.
PAYE · In-House ChecksWe are always looking for reliable, professional HGV drivers to join the Frater Group network. Whether you want regular shifts, flexible work, or a route to a permanent position — we want to hear from you.
We cover Wakefield, Leeds, Derby, and the surrounding areas. If you hold a Class 1 or Class 2 licence with a valid CPC and tachograph card, register with us today.
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