Trainee Class 2 driver

Job description

Trainee Class 2 Driver - Start as a Drivers 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 (4am6am)

Are you ready to kickstart a long-term driving careerbut dont yet have your Class 2 licence? Weve got the perfect opportunity for you.

Were looking for reliable, hardworking individuals to join our home delivery team as a Drivers Mate, with the opportunity to train and qualify as a Class 2 Driver. Well support you every step of the way, from learning the ropes on the road to becoming a fully trained, licensed professional driver.

Whats in it for you?

• Progression Path Start as a Drivers 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

Youll begin as a Drivers 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)
• Youll need your own transport to get to site

What Youll 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.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Hoe Hill

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Salary indication

Between £13.00 and £17.00 Per Hour

Published at

03-08-2026

Profession type

Logistics jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English