Class 1 HIAB - Unlimited

  • Job Reference: 076/01069
  • Date Posted: 1 September 2026
  • Employer: Driver Hire Bedford & Huntingdon
  • Location: Bedford, Bedfordshire
  • Salary: £45,000 to £55,000
  • Job Type: Permanent, Temporary

Job Description

HGV Class 1 HIAB Driver - Unlimited Ticket Required*
Family-Run Construction Business | Bedford & Caxton | Mon-Fri | 7:30am Start | £20/hr (with Holiday Pay)

Driver Hire Bedford & Huntingdon is recruiting for a long-standing, family-orientated construction client who is looking for a driver with a Class 1 Unlimited HIAB licence.

If you're a Class 1 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
- 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

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

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.