HGV Class 1 or Class 2 Driver

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.