‘Proud moment’ as Bradford-based Driver Hire UK records weekly turnover of over £3m
Yorkshire-based logistics recruiter SPS Group has announced a major milestone as its Driver Hire UK business recorded weekly turnover of more than £3m for the first time.
Bradford-headquartered SPS Group is the parent company of Driver Hire UK and Driver Hire Australia, specialist logistics recruitment businesses operating across the UK and Australian markets.
The UK milestone came as the company also marked a major milestone abroad, with the firm’s Driver Hire Australia arm exceeding A$1M in the same trading week.
Speaking on the achievement, chief executive Chris Chidley said: “Reaching £3m turnover in a single week in the UK is a landmark achievement for Driver Hire.
“To see our Australian business record its first-ever $1m week in the same trading week makes this a particularly proud moment for the group.”
“These milestones reflect an enormous team effort across both countries: the commitment of our colleagues, the loyalty of our customers and the hard work of thousands of temporary workers who represent Driver Hire every day.”
The record week comes as SPS remains on track to exceed £165m in annual network
turnover this year.
The figures represent record weekly performances across the firm’s network of more than 100 Driver Hire offices in the UK and 12 locations in Australia.
The firm said that its string of offices “continue a series of strong trading performances across the group’s operations, outpacing the general recruitment markets in both territories.”
Mr Chidley added: “While we are proud of our 40-plus year history, we are focused on the future.
“Continued investment in online recruitment tools, technology and innovation is helping our offices connect more effectively with customers and candidates, ensuring Driver Hire continues to evolve with the needs of employers and jobseekers.
“These results give us confidence that there is still significant potential for further growth in
both markets, supported by improved productivity and our ability to help customers navigate
ever-changing compliance obligations.”
In September last year Driver Hire announced that it had undertaken its single biggest network expansion in a calendar year.
During the first quarter of 2025, the company opened seven new locations covering Eastbourne, Grantham, Newark, Diss, Thetford, Halesworth and Sudbury.
In June of this year, SPS announced that it had completed a refinancing of its senior and mezzanine facilities with Virgin Money following a competitive process.
The firm said the move replaces its current facilities with a “more competitive financing structure” and provides “additional financial headroom to support the continued development of the business”.
Mr Chidley added that the deal represented a “significant endorsement of the Driver Hire brand and the quality of the business.”