Trainee Class 2 driver

Trainee Class 2 Driver - Start as a Driver’s Mate
Location: Barton-Upon-Humber
£13.15 per hour | £32,822.40 - £37,609 (avg hours)
Rising to £16.75 per hour I £41,808pa - £52,260pa OTE
Temp-to-Perm | Full-Time | Early Starts (4am–6am)
Are you ready to kickstart a long-term driving career—but don’t yet have your Class 2 licence? We’ve got the perfect opportunity for you.
We’re looking for reliable, hardworking individuals to join our home delivery team as a Driver’s Mate, with the opportunity to train and qualify as a Class 2 Driver. We’ll support you every step of the way, from learning the ropes on the road to becoming a fully trained, licensed professional driver.
What’s in it for you?
 

• Progression Path – Start as a Driver’s Mate and progress to a fully qualified Class 2 Driver with our support
• Full training provided – including funded Driver CPC and Class 2 licence
• Quarterly performance bonus – up to £375 (rising to £750 as a driver)
• Permanent opportunities after initial temp period
• 5 yearly medical costs covered
• Uniform, pension, discounts & more
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• £13.15ph as a drivers mate / £16.75ph as Class 2 Driver.

 
About the Role
 
You’ll begin as a Driver’s Mate in a 2-person crew, delivering to customers’ homes:

• Assist with heavy, physical lifting and delivering items to the room of choice
• Make customer phone calls with delivery ETAs and log deliveries
• Ensure all items are scanned and accounted for
• Support the driver and learn the daily routine of a Class 2 role
• Report any parking/access issues to the transport team
• Maintain high standards of safety, timekeeping, and customer service
• Shifts start between 4am and 6am
• Expect up to 10 - 12-hour shifts (averaging 48 hours per week)
• You’ll need your own transport to get to site

 
What You’ll Need
 

• A can-do attitude, great communication, and willingness to learn
• Physically fit – this is a demanding, hands-on job
• Maximum of 6 points on your licence (no DD, CU80, or IN)
• A DBS check will be required before starting

 
Your Future You Starts Here
Contact Liam at Rapier Wakefield.

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