About us
Transforming a vision into reality – Driver Recruitment Technology Built for Agencies
The ever changing landscape of a temporary workforce presents a multitude of complex processes. DRS was developed to resolve our clients’ biggest headaches – to deliver an all-in-one solution that manages the fast pace of temporary recruitment, in the safest, most efficient way possible, developing driver recruitment technology built for agencies.
The software was originally developed by a company for over 16 years until it was taken over by recruitment industry leader, Sadie Weston, in 2016. Sadie led a team of software developers to create the most advanced all-in-one recruitment software in the UK; her vision to operate with ultra compliance, tells a unique story of sheer determination to help others.
Sadie’s dedication is infectious, every member of the team is committed to doing the right thing in the best way possible, in everything that they do. The team never stop exploring, in order to push the boundaries of technical capability. Technical innovation doesn’t stop, so neither do they. Read Sadie’s story here.
Everyday we work towards our purpose…
MISSION
DRS is a versatile software suite that transforms the productivity, capability, and profitability of businesses, through automated workforce recruitment and management.
VISION
To share DRS worldwide, accelerating cost-savings, connectivity, compliance, and control.
VALUES
INNOVATIVE: As industry leaders, our continual innovative approach, is not only visible through our advanced software but in how we approach challenges, how we do business and how we develop our organisation.
VERSATILE: We listen to our clients and tailor digital solutions to their needs, evolving alongside business and industry developments.
EFFICIENCY: We believe that simplifying processes through automation whilst maintaining accuracy, propels business development and profit; this is what our DRS team are continually working to advance.
Our key influencers
Across the company, one thing is universally true of the people at DRS, they care deeply about what they do and the impact it has for their clients. It is personal to all of them. The key influencers within the business, have fostered a culture of self-belief with bundles of energy fuelling their focus every day.
There are many exceptional individuals throughout the business world, but there are fewer successful leaders who remain grounded, hands-on and simply ‘nice’ to work with. At DRS we are fortunate to have both the above and are proud to introduce our key influencers within the business.
Sadie Weston
Sadie is an industry leader within the recruitment sector and sits on the DAE Governance Group, is a Divisional Director at TEAMS, as well as being an active contributor within the national industry press.
Paul Richardson
Paul’s experience spans decades with a diverse background in the industry, operating at board level. Paul spent 24 years at DHL with roles including Chief Innovation Officer and Chief Customer Officer.
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Paul Brooks
Paul is a sales leader with over 25 years board level experience. His career has spanned over 35 years in retail, automotive, technology and logistics sectors. Paul now supports the development of leading software and services businesses in the UK market.
OUR TEAM
We’re hard working, we’re doers, we’re developers, we’re thinkers, we’re strategists, we’re creative, we’re proud, we’re honest, we’re fun, we’re trend setters, we’re professional, we’re accountable, we’re dedicated, we’re progressive, and we’re here to help you work better.
Driver Recruitment Technology Built for Agencies
For more than 20 years, DRS has been helping driver recruitment agencies improve efficiency, strengthen compliance and gain greater visibility across their operations. Developed specifically for the driver recruitment sector, the platform has evolved alongside the changing demands of transport, logistics and temporary workforce management.
Unlike generic recruitment systems, DRS has been designed around the day-to-day challenges faced by driver agencies, from candidate registration and compliance management through to planning, payroll and client management. The result is a single platform that brings together the key functions agencies rely on to manage their workforce effectively.
As driver recruitment technology continues to evolve, agencies need access to accurate information, real-time visibility and automated processes that support growth without increasing administration. DRS provides the tools to help agencies work smarter, respond faster and maintain the highest compliance standards.
Whether supporting independent recruitment businesses or larger national operations, DRS remains focused on helping agencies reduce manual processes, improve operational control and deliver a better experience for both clients and drivers.
EXPERT TECHNICAL TEAM
Our specialist software developers and technical team are experts in their field. The team never stop exploring, pushing technical boundaries to further improve our system. We’re thinkers, we’re developers, we’re strategists, we’re researchers, we’re hard workers, and we’re people enjoying what we do for our clients.
The impact of DRS for our clients goes beyond installing new software; every team benefits. Here’s a snapshot of comments from our clients to demonstrate the positive impact of DRS, you can view more here.
Testimonials
Amazing Time Saver
Beyond expectations
The system controlling the day-to-day activity to such a degree, allows me to focus on strategy and sales, which provides the best possible service to our clients and candidates. It means we have time to plan and focus on the important things.
Employ Recruitment
Finance Transformed
Enormous amount of time saved
The biggest benefit for the finance team is the integration between the drivers’ hours and conversion into reports for invoicing the clients and paying both PSC’s and PAYE drivers; saving a considerable amount of time that we never expected.
Employ Recruitment
Consultants in Control
Effective, auto communication
The portal means our clients can see us filling their bookings in real-time, they can edit run details and change shift times, and DRS will notify our consultants, ensuring communication is always transparent. It feels amazing to be completely in control.
Employ Recruitment
Excellent System & Training
Beyond expectations
We are really happy that we made the transition to automated processes through DRS, it saves us so much time and reduces errors. It’s straight forward enough to use, so everyone in the team is trained to use it, highly recommended system.
Drivers Relief
Operational Efficiency
Complete support package
The support we received was extraordinary, we felt you became part of our own team, and that was incredibly important. No problem was ever too small, and therefore felt no inabilities to cope with new procedures and technology.
Drivers Relief
Instant Accurate Invoicing
It's feels like magic
We spent years researching the right software which could automate our pay structures, and DRS is the only system which can easily handle complex pay and rate matrixes for different clients, it feels like magic, it’s simply perfect.
Drivers Relief
Outstanding Support
DRS - Expert Team
DRS is a very effective system for any recruitment agency who want to safely stay within legal requirements. The expertise from the DRS team meant that the transition was smooth; we couldn’t be happier with the results.
Phoenix Personnel
Candidate Connectivity
Improved Engagement
Regular job alerts for candidates maintains engagement, without having to spend hours on the phone. Retention has improved as the shifts options match their preference. Our candidate conversations are now more meaningful.
Phoenix Personnel
Eliminated Legal Exposure
Complete Assurance
This software manages all our needs so that we can tailor it to want we need it to do. This means we stay within legal limits for everything without the hassle of manual checks, reducing our infringement rates and have a live log to monitor incidents.
Phoenix Personnel