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AGENCY DRIVER Barry (Baz) Mitchell has clocked up 21 years working for Driver Hire — possibly a record in the world of temping, the agency believes. "With Driver Hire, every day there is a new job,
new faces and a new journey. It's the variety that keeps me coming back for more. And of course, agency work means that if I don't want to work, I can always say no," said 67-year-old Mitchell.
During his time with Driver Hire, Mitchell has worked for three of its offices — Burton, Derby and Nottingham — driving a 7.5-tonne vehicle.
Darren Sweeney, manager at Driver Hire Nottingham, added: "On average, Baz does about three days a week for us, but if the work is there, he's happy to do more.
"What's more, he doesn't mind being called in the early hours of the morning to see if he's available for a shift. Over the years, he's developed a real affinity with customers at all three offices, many of whom ask for him by name."
And Mitchell has no intention of hanging up his ignition keys just yet. "If I can, I'd like to work until I'm 70," he said.