£32822 - £52260 per annum, Benefits: Performance bonus up to £375 (rising to £750 as a driver)
About the Role
The Trainee Class 2 Driver position with Rapier Employment in Barton-upon-Humber offers a clear route into professional HGV work. You begin as a Driver’s Mate, earning £13.15 per hour, before progressing to a qualified role with pay rising to £16.75 per hour. Full-time, temp-to-perm work features early starts between 4am and 6am. Total earnings range from £32,822.40 to £52,260 per annum, including a performance bonus. Your duties involve assisting on home delivery routes, handling stock, and learning vehicle operation. We provide complete training and support to secure your licence. The role suits reliable individuals who value physical work and steady progression. Salary, benefits, and full mentorship are detailed at interview.
HGV Driver trainee programme
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)
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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