A WORCESTER firm has launched a recruitment drive for dozens of new lorry drivers.

Recruitment firm Workforce Driving is working in partnership with city-based XPO Logistics who are on the drive to find 24 qualified drivers.

They will be taking a stand at the popular Truckfest show, being held at Three Counties Showground between July 1 and 2.

The event will see the companies seek the best candidates for XPO’s site in the city’s Wainwright Road, with all Class 1 driving vacancies needing to be filled by September.

The need for so many drivers has seen both companies decide to go and look for them at Truckfest.

Amy Byng, from Workforce, said: “Recent expansion of the business has seen a big rise in demand for XPO drivers and we are going to help them find the right people here in Worcestershire.

“This is a great boost for the local jobs market and we are looking for drivers who want to make the most of this fantastic opportunity with a professional, growing company.

"We hope to see as many candidates as possible at Truckfest.”

For more information on the jobs call Workforce Driving Jobs on 0845 257 6686.