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Scope the role first
Logistics covers a chain of roles — warehouse operatives, forklift and machine operators, drivers, dispatch and coordination staff — that keep goods moving from supplier to customer. Decide which part of the chain the role sits in and the specific tasks, equipment and certifications it needs.
Set out the shift pattern, the systems used, and the safety and licensing requirements, which vary by role and jurisdiction. A clear scope lets you target the right candidates rather than advertising a broad, undefined logistics position.
Where to find candidates
- Logistics and industrial job boards.
- Staffing agencies and workforce-matching platforms for permanent and peak cover.
- Local advertising near distribution and transport sites.
- Referrals from current logistics teams.
- Specialist channels for licensed drivers and certified operators.
- Apprenticeship and entry-level routes for warehouse roles.
How to screen and shortlist
- Match the specific role and equipment to the candidate’s experience.
- Confirm any required certifications or licences and their validity.
- Check shift availability, including nights and weekends where relevant.
- Assess reliability, attendance and right to work.
- Look for safety awareness and care with equipment and goods.
- Verify driving entitlements and records for transport roles.
How to interview
- Keep interviews practical and tied to the real tasks.
- Confirm certifications and, where relevant, run a supervised assessment.
- Probe safety awareness, accuracy and handling of pressure at peaks.
- Discuss shift patterns, attendance and teamwork on a busy operation.
- Assess comfort with scanners, systems and stock or routing tools.
- For drivers, confirm licences, records and route familiarity.
Documents, checks and onboarding
- A job description specifying the role, equipment and certifications.
- An offer letter or assignment terms confirming role and shifts.
- An employment contract or agency assignment for temporary cover.
- Right-to-work, certification and driving-licence verification.
- A safety induction and site-specific traffic-management briefing.
- An onboarding plan covering systems, equipment and procedures.
Common hiring mistakes
- Advertising a vague logistics role without naming the specific position.
- Failing to confirm the validity of certifications and licences.
- Leaving shift availability checks until late in the process.
- Treating safety induction as optional for short assignments.
- Overlooking driving records and entitlements for transport roles.
- Onboarding without proper equipment and traffic-management training.
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