Class 1 Driver in Bedford
| Posting date: | 12 May 2026 |
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| Salary: | £18.69 to £25 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 June 2026 |
| Location: | Bedford |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Ideal Recruit Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | Class 1 Driver BM-4463711 |
Summary
Ideal Recruit is currently looking for experienced HGV Class 1 (C+E) Drivers for a well-established client based in Bedford.
This is a full time opportunity with guaranteed shifts and consistent work.
Job details:
• Average of 3–4 drops per shift (palletised goods – loading and unloading required)
• Experience with refrigerated units preferred.
We have both Permanent and long term agency positions available, on the following shift patterns:
• PERMANENT OR AGENCY - 4 ON, 4 OFF TRAMPING (Start Window between 01:00-02:00 OR 11:00-12:00)
• PERMANENT OR AGENCY - Sun-Thu, Tue-Sat or Thu/Fri-Mon (2 hour start window between 01:00-18:00)
Permanent Pay Rates:
• Monday-Friday £18.69ph
• Weekend £21.31ph
• Plus £10.00 tax free meal allowance per day
• £26.20 night out allowance
Agency Pay Rates:
• Monday to Friday: £19.61ph (or £21.98 inc holiday)
• Saturday and Sunday: £22.31ph (or £25.00 inc holiday)
• £26.20 night out allowance
Requirements:
• Assessment required before starting.
• Valid HGV Class 1 (C+E) licence.
• Minimum 12 months of experience as a Class 1 driver.
• Valid Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph card.
• No more than 6 points on licence (minor endorsements only).
Interested? Apply now or send us a message with (your name + Bedford) to Sammie on 07592 502 832
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