❄️ January 2026 at LME Recruitment
Fresh Starts, Winter Hiring & Hot Logistics Jobs 🚛
A new year is here—and with it comes a fresh start for candidates and clients across Suffolk and Essex 🎉✨ January can be cold, wet, and snowy 🌧️❄️, but the shipping and logistics world doesn’t slow down for the weather. If anything, reliable people and strong planning matter even more 💪
Whether you’re looking for your next role or building your Q1 workforce, LME Recruitment is here to help you start 2026 on the front foot 🚀
🚀 New year, new momentum (and the same fast service)
Our client and candidate portals—plus the LME app—are live 📲, making it easier to:
⚡ Get vacancy updates quickly
✅ Keep onboarding smooth and compliant
🤝 Stay connected with our team throughout the process
🔍 January hot jobs
Here are some of the roles we’re seeing strong demand for as businesses ramp up after the holidays 📈:
🚚 HGV Drivers (Class 1 – day & night) Ongoing work across regional and national routes. Temp and perm options available depending on the contract.
🌍 Freight Forwarders (Import/Export) Supporting end-to-end shipments, customer communication, documentation, and customs processes (where required).
🛠️ Maintenance Controllers / Fleet & Workshop Support Keeping vehicles and equipment road-ready, coordinating repairs, scheduling maintenance, and supporting compliance.
🗂️ Admin Roles (Transport / Warehouse / Logistics) Booking jobs, PODs, data entry, customer service, and general operational support—ideal for organised candidates who like a busy environment.
Need something specific? Send us your brief—we can often shortlist quickly ⏱️
🔮 What’s coming in 2026 (what we’re seeing already)
A few themes we expect to shape hiring this year:
⚡Speed will keep winning: The best candidates won’t sit on the market for long.
🧊Reliability and attendance are top priorities: Especially through winter weather and peak operational periods.
📋More focus on compliance and documentation: Businesses want fewer delays and smoother audits.
💻Tech-enabled recruitment is becoming the norm: Faster updates, clearer communication, and better candidate experience.
💡 Hot topics in recruitment right now
If you’re hiring (or job hunting), these are the areas that matter most in January:
🕒Shift flexibility: Candidates are prioritising predictable hours and clear rota patterns.
🤝Retention: Employers are looking for long-term fit, not just quick cover.
💷Clear pay and expectations: Transparent job details reduce dropouts and speed up hiring.
🚗Winter readiness: The ability to start early, travel reliably, and stay consistent is a real advantage.
🎯 Why LME Recruitment?
🚢 Specialists in shipping, logistics, and supply chain
⚡ Fast placements—many roles filled within 24 hours
🤍 Personalised service and a £250 referral bonus (when a referred candidate is placed and completes 3 months)
📝 Quick candidate tips for January
🆙 Update your CV (and make sure your contact details are correct)
📲 Reply quickly—roles can move fast
🪪 If you drive, keep your licence/CPC details ready to share
🖥️ If you’re office-based, highlight systems experience and attention to detail
Ready for a fresh start in 2026—or need to build your winter workforce? 🌟
Apply now at www.lmerecruitment.co.uk🌐Questions? info@lmerecruitment.com | 01394 570 156 | 01473 375 158📞
