Drivers for hire in Bedford
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills12%Driving11%Organisational Skills8%Education level
High school diploma or GED63%Vocational or technical training20%Bachelor's degree13%Years of experience
More than 10 years60%1-2 years30%6-10 years10%Current company
Uber
Sainsbury’s
Travis Perkins plc
Time at current job
1-2 years50%2-5 years25%Less than a year13%
Browse Indeed's database of 1,729 profiles for Drivers in Bedford
Last updated: 18 Oct 2026
Driver: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Bedford: £41,386 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £31,910 – £53,675 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Bus driver
Bedford
Licenses & certifications
PCV LicenceDriving LicenceCategory D1 LicenceCategory D LicenceSkills
Communication SkillsCommercial DrivingCustomer ServiceDrivingPassenger Bus and Coach OperationBus DrivingDriver
Bedford
Licenses & certifications
Category C LicenceCategory BE LicenceCategory B+e Driving LicenceDriving LicenceCategory C1 LicenceCategory D1 Licence+1 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsVan DriverFlatbedC+E license /Shunter Driver/ Counterbalance Forklift operator
Bedford
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftCategory C LicenceCar up to 3.5 TonnesHGV LicenceLGV LicenceDriving Licence+4 moreSkills
Communication SkillsCustomer ServiceProcessing Cash TransactionsCash HandlingMaintenanceDrivingMultidrop Van Driver
Bedford
Licenses & certifications
Driving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
Basic MathsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsCommercial DrivingManual HandlingVan Delivery Driver
Kempston
Licenses & certifications
CSCSCategory C LicenceDriving LicenceDriver Certificate of Professional Competence (Driver CPC)Counterbalance Forklift Truck Operator CertificationForklift Licence+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsHeavy LiftingComputer LiteracyCSCSEnglishDelivery driver
Bedford
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationCOSHH ComplianceCategory C LicenceHGV LicenceDriving LicenceChild Safeguarding+4 moreSkills
Commercial DrivingHeavy LiftingDrivingWarehouse ExperienceMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft Office
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What's the average time to fill a driver role?
The average time to fill a driver role is 66 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do drivers tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a driver include: communication skills, driving and organisational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for drivers?
Common licenses or certifications for drivers include: Driving Licence, Category C Licence and Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (Driver CPC).
What are some job titles related to drivers?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to drivers include: c+e license /shunter driver/ counterbalance forklift operator, 7 5T delivery driver and delivery driver.
What level of education is common for a driver?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a driver in Bedford, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a driver?
Most drivers have 13 years of professional experience.
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