HGV Driver

Role: HGV Driver Location: Bedford Hours: Monday to Friday, 06:00am til finish - 40 hour week Salary: £19.23 an hour, weekly pay (+ performance bonus of £600 a quarter) Overtime available on weekend (occasionally) -…

Pay rate £19.23/hour
Job type Temporary
Posted 2 September 2026

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Role: HGV Driver

Location: Bedford

Hours: Monday to Friday, 06:00am til finish - 40 hour week

Salary: £19.23 an hour, weekly pay (+ performance bonus of £600 a quarter)

Overtime available on weekend (occasionally) - paid at double

Immediate Start Available - Temporary to Permanent opportunity 

OA are currently working with a well established client based in Bedford, currently looking to recruit for an experienced, HGV Driver to support the delivery and collection of products across the UK. 

Duties of a HGV Driver:

Safely operate an HGV to deliver furniture and goods to commercial client sites across the UK, with typically 1–5 deliveries per day depending on location and route.
Load, secure, transport and unload goods safely, ensuring products arrive in excellent condition and on schedule.
Provide professional customer service at delivery locations, communicating clearly and courteously with clients and representing the company positively.
Complete occasional collections from suppliers, clients or other locations as required, ensuring all relevant paperwork and delivery documentation is completed accurately.
Carry out daily vehicle checks and comply with all relevant driving, vehicle, health & safety and transport regulations.

What we would like from you:

Valid HGV Class 1 (C+E) licence, CPC and Digital Tachograph Card, with a good driving record.
Previous HGV driving experience, ideally involving long-distance / nationwide deliveries and commercial customer sites.
Excellent customer service and communication skills, with a professional, reliable and courteous approach when dealing with clients.
Strong understanding of safe loading, securing and handling of goods, with good attention to detail.
Reliable, organised and comfortable working independently, managing longer journeys and varying delivery schedules with a "get the job done" attitude.
If you are interested in this role, please apply below with your most recent CV.

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