Drivers for hire in Bedford

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    1,731

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills11%
    Driving10%
    Organisational Skills9%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED68%
    Vocational or technical training13%
    Master's degree13%
  • Years of experience

    Less than a year10%
    1-2 years10%
    3-5 years16%
  • Current company

    Carlsberg
    Royal Mail
    A Drainage Company / Part-time
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year24%
    1-2 years21%
    2-5 years38%

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Last updated: 14 Aug 2026

Driver: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Bedford: £41,701 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £32,760£53,081 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

  • Van Delivery Driver

    Kempston

    Licenses & certifications

    ForkliftCategory C LicenceCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceCategory CE LicenceCounterbalance Forklift Truck Operation

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsCSCSHeavy LiftingBilingualComputer Literacy
  • Driver

    Bedford

    Licenses & certifications

    Air Transport ExperienceFirst AidHGV LicenceFirst Aid CertificationDriving LicenceAviation Passenger Services

    Skills

    Communication SkillsDrivingEmergency MedicineBilingualFinnishMultilingual
  • C+E license /Shunter Driver/ Counterbalance Forklift operator

    Bedford

    Licenses & certifications

    Category C LicenceHGV LicenceLGV LicenceDriving LicenceCategory CE LicenceCategory C1 Licence

    Skills

    Customer ServiceMaintenanceDrivingCommunication SkillsCash Handling
  • Postman/Driver

    Bedford

    Licenses & certifications

    Car up to 3.5 TonnesEstate Agency ExperienceDrivingDriving Licence

    Skills

    Driving LicenceOrganisational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementDrivingCar up to 3.5 Tonnes
  • Driver

    Bedford

    Licenses & certifications

    Category C LicenceDriving LicenceCategory C1 LicenceCategory B1 Licence

    Skills

    Van DriverDrivingHeavy LiftingOrganisational SkillsWarehouse ExperienceCustomer Service
  • Delivery Driver/Labourer

    Elstow

    Licenses & certifications

    ForkliftCar up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingDriving Licence

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingDrivingVan Driver

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What's the average time to fill a Driver role?

The average time to fill a Driver role is 67 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 a Driver?

Common licenses or certifications for drivers include: Driving Licence, Car up to 3 5 Tonnes and Driving.

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, yard operative / driver and amazon office.

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 12 years of professional experience.

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