Welcome to Stoa Recruitment

Recruitment with clarity, conviction, and character

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.

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Satisfied Clients

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Trusted Recruitment, Built to Last

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.”

Austen Sanders

Austen Sanders

~ Founder, Stoa Recruitment

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Connecting Talent Where It Matters Most

HGV Drivers (Class 1 & 2)

Specialist drivers for trunking, multi-drop, and long haul.

Van Drivers

Reliable Cat B drivers ready for same-day, last-mile, and multi-drop work.

FLT Drivers

Counterbalance, Reach, and Bendi drivers to keep warehouses moving.

Warehouse Operatives

Pickers, packers, loaders, and team leaders across logistics sites.

Transport Planners

Efficient back-office support to keep fleets and operations coordinated.

Industrial Roles

Skilled temps available for specialist contracts.

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Why Choose Us

Why Businesses Choose Stoa

Principle-Led

We operate with clarity and conviction, always.

Fast but Precise

Same-day fulfilment available without compromising fit.

 

Licence Checked

All workers are fully vetted and compliance verified

Partnership Driven

We treat clients and candidates as long-term partners, not transactions.

Our Partners

Trusted Businesses Across the North of England

From SMEs to national logistics firms, Stoa supplies talent that keeps operations moving across Leeds, Manchester, Stoke, and beyond.

Our Team

Meet Our Professional Team Members

Wanda Youngs

Company CEO

Timothy Strong

Head Marketing

Linda Frost

Designer

James Wilson

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Testimonials

What Our Clients & Candidates Say

James T

“Stoa got me into work within 24 hours. Clear, professional, and honest throughout.”

Candidate

Class 1 Driver

James T

“Stoa got me into work within 24 hours. Clear, professional, and honest throughout.”

Candidate

Class 1 Driver

Helen R

“Finally, an agency that actually listens. Stoa provided drivers that fit straight into our team.”

Employer

Logistics Manager

Helen R

“Finally, an agency that actually listens. Stoa provided drivers that fit straight into our team.”

Employer

Logistics Manager

Irfan L

“I felt respected, updated, and valued. Not something I’ve experienced with bigger agencies.”

Candidate

Van Driver

Irfan L

“I felt respected, updated, and valued. Not something I’ve experienced with bigger agencies.”

Candidate

Van Driver

Blog & News

Insights From Stoa

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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