STAGE 01 Reviewed
80 candidates
Candidate assessments
Total profiles reviewed against eligibility, licence, recent truck-driving experience, English, Irish-road readiness and availability.
Initial recruitment pool
EU truck driver recruitment · Licensed agency No. 31973
EU truck drivers screened for Irish roads. Managed through to confirmed start.
U-Work sources and pre-qualifies EU truck drivers, verifies eligibility, documents, working English and professional background, and assesses experience with right-hand-drive vehicles and left-hand traffic — including routes in Ireland and the UK.
- ✓ Irish & UK road experience assessed
- ✓ EU work eligibility pre-screened
- ✓ Confirmed start — not CV delivery
EU truck driver recruitment · Ireland
Licensed agency
EU truck drivers screened for Irish roads. Managed through to confirmed start.
The core service is built around a confirmed start in Ireland — not around sending CVs or contact details.
The result ✓ Confirmed
Ready for Ireland Not a CV. A managed international placement. 01Candidate qualified → 02Offer accepted → 03Driver started
One accountable partner From vacancy calibration to confirmed start.
Agency No. 31973 Operating since 2019
Open the case↓ One Irish logistics company. Twelve truck drivers needed.
Open the case ↓
Case workspace Irish truck driver recruitment
Project ID #IE-TD-12
Completed
Candidate pipeline Progress from first assessment to retained driver
Project totals STAGE 02 Ready
19 candidates
Travel coordinated
Candidates with confirmed documents, employer approval and an agreed route to Ireland.
Arrival preparation completed
STAGE 03 Onboarded
12 drivers
Started work
Drivers arrived, completed employer onboarding and entered live transport operations.
Confirmed employment start
STAGE 04 Retained
9 drivers
Retained after support
Drivers remained in the operation after the initial post-arrival and adaptation period.
Initial support completed
Conversion checkpoints Stage-to-stage performance
Three decision points across the completed assignment.
Assessment → travel 24%
19 of 80 candidates
Travel → start 63%
12 of 19 candidates
Start → retained 75%
9 of 12 drivers
Latest update
What the employer receives
Not a CV. A managed international placement.
You receive a pre-qualified EU driver who understands the job conditions, has accepted the offer, prepared for travel and arrives in Ireland ready to start.
Candidate Ready Pack What arrives ready
Candidate reviewPre-qualified EU / Truck Driver
EU Truck Driver Ready for Ireland
EU Ireland
U-Work status Checks in progressVerified & committed
EU Passport Pending Confirmed
×
Required licence Pending Verified
×
Code 95 Pending Confirmed
×
Driver Card Pending Checked
×
Irish-road experience Pending Assessed
×
Travel Pending Confirmed
×
Start Date Pending Agreed
×
Documents verified
Irish-road fit
Travel confirmed
Ready to start
Five-stage driver screening
Before you see a CV, we test whether the driver can realistically do the job.
A truck licence alone is not enough. We screen documentation, real transport background, working English and practical readiness for Irish operations.
Screening focus
A truck licence does not prove readiness for Irish roads.
Before employer submission, we verify the driver’s documents, real transport background and working English. We then establish what they have actually operated, where that experience was gained and whether they are practically ready for the real Irish assignment.
Readiness scan Assessing fit
Right-hand-drive exposureVehicle type, duration and recency.
Irish or UK road historyDirect work, routes and commercial exposure.
Left-hand-traffic experienceTruck experience separated from car use.
Fit for the operationRoutes, schedule, relocation and conditions.
✓ The employer sees the driver’s exact road background before making the final hiring decision.
Interactive screening preview Not screened
Candidate fileEU truck driver
0 of 5 checks completed 0%
01
DocumentsEligibility, CE, Code 95 and Driver Card
Core identity and driving documents are checked before the profile can move forward.
02
Real experienceRoutes, trailer, cargo and commercial history
The recruiter checks whether the candidate’s actual background matches the vacancy.
03
Irish-road readinessRHD, left-hand traffic and operating fit
Road-side experience, schedule acceptance and real Irish working conditions are assessed.
04
Working EnglishLive communication for daily operations
A live conversation checks communication with dispatchers, customers and warehouse teams.
05
Practical knowledgeHours, rest, tachograph and cargo safety
The candidate’s understanding of real route work and practical transport rules is tested.
Screening result Shortlist lockedEmployer-ready shortlist Complete all five checks to reveal the result.Only pre-qualified profiles move to the employer.
2–3 profiles
Irish-road readiness
A truck licence does not prove readiness for Irish roads.
Most EU drivers build their experience in right-hand traffic. Before employer submission, we establish what the candidate has actually driven and where that experience was gained.
Right-hand-drive truck experienceVehicle type, duration and how recently the driver used it.
Irish or UK road experienceDirect work, international routes or commercial truck exposure.
Left-hand-traffic experienceTruck experience is separated from passenger-vehicle experience.
Fit for the actual operationRoutes, schedule, relocation and working conditions are confirmed.
✓ The employer sees the driver’s exact road background before making the final hiring decision.
Interactive screening preview Candidate file · EU truck driver
Candidate not screened Run the preview to reveal how five checks turn an unknown profile into an employer-ready candidate.
0 of 5 checks completed 0%
01 Candidate evidence
05 Employer-ready shortlist
01
Documents
EU identity and work eligibility, C/CE entitlement, Driver CPC / Code 95 and digital tachograph documentation are pre-screened before submission.
Documentation not checkedDocumentation verified
02
Real experience
We discuss routes, trailer and cargo types, commercial HGV history and whether the candidate’s background actually matches the vacancy.
Role fit not checkedRole fit checked
03
Irish-road readiness
We establish the candidate’s real exposure to right-hand-drive vehicles, left-hand traffic and commercial truck routes in Ireland or the UK, alongside schedule acceptance, relocation readiness and the actual working conditions.
Irish-road readiness not checkedIrish-road readiness assessed
04
Working English
A live conversation checks communication with dispatchers, customers, traffic officers and warehouse teams — not test-room English.
English not checkedLive language check
05
Practical knowledge
We assess tachograph rules, EU drivers’ hours, rest periods, cargo securing and the candidate’s understanding of real route work.
Practical knowledge not testedPractical rules tested
A focused shortlist — not a database export A typical shortlist contains 2–3 pre-qualified profiles selected against the actual vacancy.
2–3profiles
Driver profiles
Recruitment shaped around the transport operation.
We do not place every driver into one generic funnel. Screening is adapted to the routes, trailer type, cargo and operating model.
Route operations
International & UK–Ireland routes Drivers assessed for left-hand traffic, RHD or LHD operating background, ferry procedures, port work, long routes and cross-border routines. 
Port operations
Container transport Profiles assessed against port, terminal and container-operation experience where the vacancy requires it. 
Freight profile
Reefer & dry van Experience with temperature-controlled or general freight is discussed before employer submission. 
Cargo handling
Curtain-side & flatbed Cargo responsibility, strapping and securing knowledge are considered as part of practical role fit. 
Specialist assignment
Tanker assignments Specialist experience and required qualifications are matched to the exact vacancy rather than assumed from a general HGV profile. 
Employment model
Long-term full-time roles We prioritise candidates who understand the relocation, schedule and commitment expected by the Irish employer. 
What is included
From an idle truck to a confirmed start.
U-Work takes ownership of the full journey — finding, screening and coordinating the qualified driver who puts your truck back to work.
Truck inactive Truck back in operation
00/04
Idle asset
An empty seat keeps the truck off the road.
Fleet capacity remains unavailable while the vehicle is waiting for a qualified driver.
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What is included
From an idle truck to a confirmed start.
An open driver seat leaves fleet capacity unused. The complete U-Work process moves the vacancy from search activation to a qualified driver, confirmed travel and an operational truck.
Revenue recovery Idle asset
Business impact Fleet capacity unavailable
01
Strategy
Activate the search
The vacancy is calibrated and the EU candidate market is opened.
01
Vacancy Calibration
We review salary, routes, schedule, location, fleet, accommodation and required experience, then define a realistic candidate profile and sourcing strategy.
02
Multi-Country EU Sourcing
We run targeted sourcing and recruitment advertising across selected EU markets and engage drivers who are open to relocating to Ireland.
Stage outcome Search activated
02
Verification
Find evidence, not just a licence
Documents, experience, English and practical fit are checked before employer submission.
03
Eligibility & Document Pre-Screening
We pre-screen EU citizenship, C/CE entitlement, Code 95/CPC, tachograph card, relevant experience, English and readiness for the actual working conditions.
04
Candidate Qualification Interview
We test motivation, explain the real job conditions, discuss salary, routes, schedule, relocation and identify likely objections before the employer interview.
Stage outcome Candidate qualified
03
Selection
Turn interest into a clear decision
The employer interview, offer and realistic start date move the candidate from interest to commitment.
05
Employer Interview Coordination
We prepare both sides, schedule the video interview, collect feedback, manage follow-up and help move the selected candidate toward a clear decision.
06
Offer Acceptance & Start-Date Confirmation
We reconfirm the job conditions, secure the candidate’s acceptance and coordinate a realistic start date before travel is booked.
Stage outcome Offer accepted
04
Mobilisation
Convert commitment into arrival
Travel, pre-departure contact and PPS guidance reduce the risk between acceptance and arrival.
07
Pre-Departure & Travel Management
We assist with travel planning, monitor booking, keep contact before departure and reduce the risk of a last-minute no-show.
08
Pre-Arrival PPS Guidance
The candidate receives practical guidance on PPS application requirements and the administrative steps expected after arrival.
Stage outcome Travel confirmed
05
Start
Put the driver in the seat
Arrival and the start are confirmed, with U-Work remaining involved through the included Five-Day Start Assurance.
09
Arrival & Start Coordination
We confirm departure, arrival, employer contact and the driver’s actual start, then stay involved through the included assurance period.
10
Five-Day Start Assurance
Included protection against no-show, immediate withdrawal or an obvious initial mismatch, subject to the agreed replacement terms.
Stage outcome Driver started
Business result Vacancy covered. Driver started. Truck back in operation.
The advantage others cannot copy
We do not assess every driver from zero.
Candidate intelligence 2019 — 2026
Candidate History Screening
Since 2019, U-Work has built an internal record of candidate interactions and recruitment outcomes. Before a profile reaches your company, our recruiters compare the current application with relevant documented history to identify patterns, inconsistencies and previous recruitment risks before submission.
What the internal review can revealCandidate History Screening
0 / 4 Repeat applications across U-Work recruitment campaigns
Past no-shows or withdrawals after accepting an offer
Material inconsistencies in the information provided
Relevant documented concerns from previous recruitment activity
What this changes for your hiring team
Choose a benefit to see the practical value.
Your team avoids re-evaluating candidates whose relevant history is already known.
The advantage others cannot copy
We do not assess every driver from zero.
Since 2019, U-Work has built an internal history of candidate interactions and recruitment outcomes. Before a profile reaches your company, we compare the current application with both the vacancy requirements and relevant information already documented by our recruiters.
Proprietary U-Work advantage Built since 2019 · strengthened by every campaign
Candidate History Screening
A driver may be new to your company without being unknown to U-Work. We review relevant previous recruitment interactions before deciding whether the profile should be submitted.
New to your company does not mean unknown to U-Work.
See candidate history screening in action Launch a short interactive demonstration
What the internal review can reveal
Repeat applications across U-Work recruitment campaigns Detected
Past no-shows or withdrawals after accepting an offer Detected
Material inconsistencies in the information provided Detected
Relevant documented concerns from previous recruitment activity Detected
Employer outcome
Benefits you receive from this additional layer of insight
Your team spends less time re-evaluating candidates whose relevant history is already known.
Current answers can be compared with documented information from earlier recruitment interactions.
Potential concerns are reviewed in context, and the final submission decision remains with a human recruiter.
Why it is difficult to copyA new agency can launch advertisements tomorrow. It cannot recreate years of documented candidate history tomorrow.
* This option becomes active if the candidate is found in our internal system. * Данная опция становится активной, если кандидат будет обнаружен в нашей внутренней системе. * Ця опція стає активною, якщо кандидата буде виявлено в нашій внутрішній системі.
One placement. One clear price. Protection where it matters.
See pricing ↓ Core placementFixed price
End-to-End EU Truck Driver Placement
€2,700
per truck driver who reaches a confirmed start in Ireland
You are not paying for CVs or contact details. You are paying for a managed placement where Irish-road readiness is assessed before interview and the selected driver is supported through to confirmed start.
01Targeted EU search and vacancy calibration
02Irish-road readiness checked before interview
03Travel, arrival and confirmed start coordinated
Complete placement workflow
✓ Vacancy calibration, targeted EU sourcing and recruitment advertising
✓ Eligibility, licence, Code 95/CPC, tachograph, working English and Irish-road readiness — including RHD, left-hand traffic and Ireland/UK road exposure
✓ Candidate qualification, employer interview, offer acceptance and start-date coordination
✓ Travel planning, booking monitoring, arrival, confirmed start and Five-Day Start Assurance
Your team makes the final hiring decision.U-Work manages the sourcing, screening, coordination and mobilisation required to get selected candidates there.
Built-in U-Work safeguards
Included in coreHISTORY
Candidate History Screening
Where relevant history exists, we compare the current application with previous U-Work recruitment interactions before deciding whether the profile should be submitted.
New to your company does not mean unknown to U-Work.
Included in core5D
Five-Day Start Assurance
Included protection against a no-show, immediate withdrawal or an obvious initial mismatch at the start, subject to the agreed replacement terms.
Review protection questions → Payment milestonesNo 100% upfront payment. Each payment follows visible recruitment progress.
50%(€1,350)
Activate the assignmentVacancy calibration, advertising, EU sourcing and recruiter work begin.
50%(€1,350)
After commitment and travelDue after written offer acceptance and confirmed travel booking.
Placement protection
Protect the placement beyond day five.
Five-Day Start Assurance is included. Choose 30 or 60 days when you want the replacement commitment to cover the period where fit across real Irish operations, routes and schedules becomes clear.
Included in core5days
Built-in start protection
Five-Day Start Assurance
Protection against a no-show, immediate withdrawal or an obvious initial mismatch when employment begins.
Best forProtecting the handover from arrival to actual start.
Commercial impactNo additional fee — already included in the €2,700 placement.
Recommended protection+30days€1,200
First-month confidence
30-Day Replacement Protection
A focused first-month protection layer for companies that want additional confidence during onboarding and the driver’s first weeks in live Irish operations.
Best forStandard operations seeking protection through the first full month.
What changesA thirty-day replacement protection layer is added beyond the included start assurance.
Maximum protection+60days€2,200
Extended operational confidence
60-Day Replacement Protection
Two full months of additional protection for employers who want more time to evaluate fit across real routes, left-hand-traffic operations, schedules and working conditions.
Best forRoles where long routes, rosters or specialist conditions need more evaluation time.
What changesA sixty-day replacement protection layer is added beyond the included start assurance.
Optional risk controlsOptional risk controls
Add support only where your hiring risk is highest.
Each option addresses a different operational risk: making the wrong hiring decision, losing visibility during onboarding, or leaving a critical vacancy open for too long.
Recommended for active onboarding
After the driver arrives
Managed Onboarding & Retention Support
Keep the first weeks visible and manageable. U-Work remains actively involved after arrival, maintains scheduled contact and gives your nominated manager one clear channel for feedback and escalation.
€45030 days · focused support
€80060 days · extended support
Designed to reduce avoidable early-exit risk, management follow-up and unexpected onboarding problems.
Three active workstreams The service turns invisible follow-up work into a defined operating process.
01Planned driver contact
Structured check-ins throughout the selected support period, including practical settling-in guidance within the agreed scope.
02Early issue detection
Accommodation, payroll, route adaptation, schedule, administrative and expectation problems are identified before they escalate.
03Employer feedback and mediation
Your nominated manager receives concise updates, timely escalation and support in resolving misunderstandings.
Structured support flowTiming and contact frequency are agreed for each assignment.
Arrival contact→Scheduled monitoring→Issue escalation→Employer summary
Full service scope and boundaries
- Scheduled driver check-ins during the selected period
- Practical PPS and relocation guidance within the agreed scope
- Early identification of accommodation, payroll, Irish-road adaptation, route, schedule and expectation issues
- Structured updates to the nominated employer contact
- Recruiter mediation and escalation where appropriate
Independent verification
Before the final offer
Reference Verification
Add independent employment and route context before your company makes the final hiring decision.
€150one reference
€250two references
Best for: employers who want another layer of confidence before issuing the final offer.
What the employer receives A concise verification layer, not another long recruitment report.
01Structured contact attempts
Up to three contact attempts for each reference provided by the candidate.
02Employment & road context
Dates, role, vehicle type and Ireland/UK route exposure are confirmed where possible.
03Employer-ready summary
Your hiring manager receives a concise written summary for the final decision.
Verification flowA clear evidence trail for the final hiring decision.
Reference supplied→Contact attempts→Context checked→Written summary
Urgency capacity
When an empty seat is already costing the operation
Accelerated Search Capacity
Add extra sourcing and recruitment capacity when an open vacancy is affecting fleet output, delivery schedules or customer commitments.
from €900per accelerated vacancy
Best for: urgent vacancies where the cost of an empty seat is already visible in daily operations.
What changes operationally You are adding search capacity — not paying for normal attention.
01One-business-day activation
Assignment setup and advertising begin within one business day after approval.
02Additional sourcing capacity
More recruitment activity and market coverage are allocated to the assignment.
03Increased search intensity
Candidate engagement and relevant profile handling move through a faster operating lane.
04Agreed reporting cadence
Your nominated contact receives clear search updates at the agreed frequency.
Accelerated operating laneAdditional capacity is allocated without weakening standard assignments.
Priority activation→Expanded sourcing→Faster handling→Scheduled reporting
Core assignments remain fully managed. Irish-road readiness and all core screening standards remain unchanged. This option adds capacity for urgent vacancies and does not guarantee candidate acceptance by a fixed date.
Interactive cost planner
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Live estimate
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Core placement€2,700 per confirmed startVacancy calibration, Irish-road readiness screening and confirmed start in Ireland.
Included
Choose coverage separately for each service.Paid add-ons start with one driver and never expand automatically.
02
Replacement protection
Extend protection beyond the included five-day start assurance.
Drivers covered of 1 confirmed start
03
Retention support
Keep the first weeks visible and easier to manage.
Drivers covered of 1 confirmed start
04
Reference verification
Add independent employment and Ireland/UK route context before the final offer.
Drivers covered of 1 confirmed start
05
Search capacity
Add capacity only when an open seat is already affecting operations.
Drivers covered of 1 confirmed start
FAQ
Common employer questions.
Why is the placement fee paid before the driver completes a full month?+
The payment plan follows visible recruitment progress. The first stage activates the search, and the balance is paid only after the candidate has accepted the offer and confirmed travel. Post-start security can then be added separately through Replacement Protection.
What does the Five-Day Start Assurance cover?+
It gives the core placement an additional layer of start protection against a no-show, an immediate withdrawal or an obvious initial mismatch identified when employment begins.
How does U-Work reduce the risk of an early departure?+
We reduce risk before the driver reaches your company: eligibility and experience screening, live English assessment, internal candidate-history review, realistic vacancy communication and pre-departure control. Employers can add 30- or 60-day Replacement Protection for further confidence.
What information is checked before a candidate is presented?+
We pre-screen EU citizenship, the required licence entitlement, Code 95/CPC, tachograph card, relevant experience, working English, Irish-road readiness, availability and the actual vacancy conditions. We also review the candidate against U-Work’s internal recruitment history.
Do the drivers have experience on Irish or UK roads?+
We assess every candidate’s actual experience with right-hand-drive vehicles and left-hand traffic before employer submission. This may include previous truck work in Ireland or the UK, international routes into either market, or other relevant commercial driving exposure. The exact background is presented clearly so your team can make the final hiring decision.
How quickly can we expect a truck-driver shortlist?+
The recruitment process can take up to 30 days, depending on the route, licence category, schedule, required experience, working conditions and candidate availability. A focused shortlist usually contains 2–3 pre-qualified profiles.
Is U-Work a licensed recruitment agency?+
Yes. U-Work is a licensed employment agency operating since 2019 under licence No. 31973, issued in Poland. Candidate personal data must be handled through the company’s GDPR-compliant processes.
Can the service be adapted for specialist or construction roles?+
Yes. The same end-to-end structure can be adapted for specialist driving, mechanics, construction and other skilled roles. Pricing is based on the role’s scarcity, requirements, location, urgency and volume.
Your U-Work contact
Continue the conversation with Vitalii.
Vitalii already knows the context of your enquiry. Continue directly when you are ready to confirm the next commercial or operational step.
Vitalii Vasilchenko Director of Partner Engagement +48 732 081 625