A RECRUITMENT company has been named one of the best workplaces in the UK.

Specialist transport and logistics recruiter Driver Hire, which has an office in Bolton, is ranked 51st in the Great Place to Work annual list of the best workplace cultures in The Guardian.

Its office in Bolton is one of a network of more than 100 across the UK. The business supplies commercial vehicle drivers to logistics providers and fulfils nearly a million shifts a year.

In its debut entry, Driver Hire was recognised for its strong workplace culture of integrity and respect, commitment to staff welfare, rigorous hiring procedures and employee engagement and development.

Chris Chidley, chief executive of Driver Hire, said: “We are incredibly proud of our business and our people, and we make a concerted effort to engage our employees to make sure they are too.

"Our most recent staff survey showed that 93 per cent of Driver Hire employees are proud to work here.

“We’ve seen significant growth over the past few years, and recently reported a turnover of more than £100m in our fourth successive year of record trading. This growth and our reputation as an industry leader is in part down to our employees taking pride and care in the work we do. To be recognised as one of the UK’s best workplaces is a great accolade for the positive culture we aim to foster.”