Driver Hire Bedford and Huntingdon
HGV Class 1 HIAB Driver
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Company Description
Driver Hire Bedford & Huntingdon is part of a nationwide network of over 100 offices that specialize in recruitment solutions for the transport and logistics industry. The Bedford branch serves the MK40–MK45 and PE19–PE29 areas, supporting both temporary and permanent driving roles. The team connects businesses with skilled, reliable drivers while helping professionals secure safe and rewarding work that fits their experience. With strong industry knowledge and a focus on quality service, Driver Hire Bedford & Huntingdon offers personalized support to match candidates with roles that align with their skills and career goals.
Role Description
You’ll be delivering temporary accommodation units to construction sites across the region for a well-established, family-run construction business. The work is varied, regional (no nights away), and team-based:
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- Driving the HGV to site, working as part of a convoy — never on your own, always with backup
- Operating the lorry-mounted HIAB crane to load and unload units on site
- Working alongside a small, friendly team of drivers and site staff
- A real opportunity to learn, progress, and build a long-term career with one employer
Why This Role Stands Out
- Monday to Friday only — no weekends, no nights out, home every night
- 7:30am start — far more civilised than the 5am/6am starts most HGV roles offer
- Family-run business — loyal, long-term employer, not a faceless corporate
- Convoy working — team-based, not isolated solo driving
- Local, regional work — Bedford, Caxton and surrounding areas
Pay & Benefits
- £20 per hour (inclusive of holiday pay) while on temp-to-perm — that’s a realistic £46,000+ per year at standard hours, before overtime
- Overtime available on top
- 45 hours per week — predictable, Mon-Fri only
- Workplace pension
- Permanent role following successful temp-to-perm period
- Long-term, stable employment with a respected local employer
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What We Need From You
- HGV Class 1 (C+E) — full UK manual
- Valid CPC and Tacho card
- No more than 6 points on your licence
- Strong customer service and communication skills — you’ll be on customer sites every day
- Comfortable with manual handling alongside crane-assisted lifting
- Class 1 Unlimited HIAB ticket
- A genuine interest in building a long-term career with one employer
The Details
- Location: Caxton / Bedford
- Hours: Monday – Friday, 7:30am – 5:00pm
- Pay: £20/hr (incl. holiday pay) — temp-to-perm
- Type: Temp-to-Perm, leading to permanent
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