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About Us
At Driver Hire Bedford and Huntingdon, we specialise in transport and logistics recruitment across Bedfordshire and Huntingdonshire. We work with a diverse range of clients; from national hauliers to local distribution businesses, providing reliable, high-quality staffing solutions that keep their operations moving.
Transparency and consistent communication sit at the heart of everything we do. We believe that both our clients and candidates deserve honesty, clarity, and regular updates throughout the recruitment process, not just when things are going well. We set realistic expectations, follow through on our commitments, and build long-term relationships based on trust.
We take pride in our deep understanding of the logistics sector and our ability to respond quickly and effectively to our clients’ needs. Our team is driven, supportive, and genuinely invested in the success of every person we work with – candidate and client alike. If those values resonate with you, we’d love to have you on board.
The Role
This is an exciting entry-level opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, target-driven environment. You’ll be trained from the ground up in all aspects of recruitment, working across both the Bedford and Huntingdon branches. You’ll play a key role in sourcing and placing candidates with our clients, while delivering an outstanding service to both sides of the recruitment process.
Key Responsibilities
- Resourcing and identifying suitable candidates through job boards, CV databases, and third-party platforms
- Writing and posting compelling, accurate job adverts across multiple channels
- Screening candidates by telephone and in person to assess suitability
- Reviewing CVs and matching candidate profiles to client vacancies
- Proactively reaching out to candidates to build a strong and active talent pool
- Answering all inbound calls promptly and professionally, including taking after-hours calls when required
- Conducting candidate registrations and interviews
- Building and formatting professional CVs to present candidates to clients effectively
- Carrying out thorough reference checks in line with company and client standards
- Checking and processing compliance documentation including right-to-work, ID, licences, and qualifications
- Matching candidates to client requirements, taking into account skills, availability, and location
- Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records on the recruitment database
- Liaising with clients to understand their staffing needs and provide timely updates
- Supporting the wider team with administrative tasks and ad hoc duties as required
- Developing your knowledge of the transport and logistics sector to better serve clients and candidates
What We’re Looking For
- A confident and professional communicator, both on the phone and in writing
- Organised and able to manage a busy and varied workload
- A positive, can-do attitude with a genuine desire to help people
- Resilient and comfortable working in a results-driven environment
- Strong attention to detail, particularly when reviewing documents and CVs
- Previous experience in a customer-facing, administrative, or sales role is advantageous but not essential – full training will be provided
- A full UK driving licence is desirable
What We Offer
- £26,000 per annum starting salary
- Working hours of 07:30–15:30, Monday to Friday
- Full training and ongoing support from an experienced team
- Clear progression opportunities within a growing business
- A supportive and friendly working environment
- The opportunity to build a rewarding career in specialist recruitment
How to Apply
If you’re ready to start your career in recruitment and want to be part of a driven and supportive team, we’d love to hear from you. Send your CV to bedford@driverhire.co.uk or hit the Apply button now.
