Job details
HGV Class 1 or Class 2 Driver — Funded Upskill to Unlimited HIAB
Family-Run Construction Business | Bedford & Caxton | Mon-Fri | 7:30am Start | £20/hr*
Want to take your HGV career to the next level — without paying thousands out of your own pocket?
Driver Hire Bedford & Huntingdon is recruiting for a long-standing, family-orientated construction client who is willing to fully invest in upskilling the right driver to a Class 1 Unlimited HIAB licence. That’s a qualification worth thousands in private training costs, and one that opens doors across the industry for the rest of your career.
If you’re a Class 1 or Class 2 driver looking for a stable, long-term home with a business that genuinely backs its people — this is the one.
The Role
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:
– 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 (full training given)
– 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
– Fully funded upskilling to Class 1 and Unlimited HIAB — a major career investment
– 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
– Up to £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 [final rate based on experience and current licences held*]
– Overtime available on top
– 45 hours per week — predictable, Mon-Fri only
– Workplace pension
– Funded HIAB training and upskilling to Class 1 Unlimited
– Permanent role following successful temp-to-perm period
– Long-term, stable employment with a respected local employer
What We Need From You
– HGV Class 1 (C+E) or Class 2 (C) licence — 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
– Previous HIAB experience preferred but not essential — full training given for the right candidate
– 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: Up to £20/hr (incl. holiday pay) — temp-to-perm
– Type: Temp-to-Perm, leading to permanent
Ready to Apply?
Send your CV to bedford@driverhire.co.uk or hit the Apply button now.
We aim to come back to every applicant within 24 hours to discuss the role in more detail — including the full upskilling pathway.
