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🟢 Actively Hiring · Posted 24d ago ⏳ Closes in 67 days UK Corridor 🛡️ UK Work Eligibility 🏢 Company - Private

HGV1 Driver - Cab Hopper

Salary Range
£52,000 - £52,000
£4,333 - £4,333 / mo

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Location Base
Bedford, England
Tier-1 UK Economic Zone
Est. Take-Home Pay
68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)
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1.0 GBP ≈ $1.28 USD Living Standard
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Position Overview & Specifications

HGV1 DRIVER- CAB HOPPER (Tramping)

· Full-time, permanent

· On target earnings up to £52,000 gross per year

· Base: Toddington, Beds

What’s on offer:

· Drive our state-of-the-art trucks

· Meal allowance

· Overnight allowance

· 28 Days Holiday inclusive of bank holidays, holiday accruing with service

· Paid overnight truck parking

· Overtime payments for weekend hours

· Uniform & PPE provided

· CPC training paid for at overtime rate

· Benefits that support you and your family such as Life Assurance 6x salary

· Helping you plan and save for the future with a contributory pension plan offering you levels up 5% which is matched by us.

· Employee Assistance Programme – guidance and support when you need it most

· Looking after your health with free eye tests, money towards your driving glasses, free medical tests

· Free secure onsite car park

· Friendly and appreciative team

Our drivers are essential key workers in the British Food supply chain helping to feed Britain. They are responsible for moving bulk grain, oilseeds, pulses and TASSC approved products from farms and stores to customers across the UK.

Our drivers are a key point of contact with our customers and represent the Company every day. Service is important to us so flexibility, initiative and a customer-focused approach are key to delivering our high standards of efficient and effective service. Cab hoppers are an essential part of this service as relief cover for drivers.

Newly qualified Class 1 drivers are welcome to apply. Full training and support will be provided to every driver around the bulk haulage operation and in all other aspects of the job role.

What we are looking for:

· Class 1 (C&E) licence holder and CPC qualified.

· Bulk Tipper experience preferred, but training will be provided

· Excellent driving skills and road safety knowledge

· Good housekeeping routines and awareness of health and safety obligations

· Reliable, flexible to meet the needs of the business- this role will involve up to 4 nights out and sleeping in the cab throughout the week.

· Courteous approach with great communication skills

Want to find out more?

Contact Sarah on 07836351472 – Please apply with your CV to Indeed

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: Up to £52,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Employee discount
  • Health & wellbeing programme
  • Life insurance
  • On-site parking

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday
  • Overtime

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Bedford: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

  • Driving: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: HGV1 Cab Hopper

Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

1

Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

2

Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

3

Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

4

Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

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Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:

🇬🇧 Skilled Worker Visa (Tier 2)

Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.

🏛️ Settlement (ILR) Pathway

Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.

⚖️ Official regulatory reference: UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) & Home Office Sponsor Register.

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Recruitment Insights

Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for HGV1 Driver - Cab Hopper roles across Openfield Agriculture Ltd.'s corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:

1. Domain Competency

Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Farm Support Services.

2. Behavioral & Leadership

STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.

3. Compensation Alignment

Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £52,000 - £52,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.

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