HGV Class 2 Driver

Job description

Job Description

Trainee Class 2 Driver - Start as a Drivers Mate\n Location: Barton-Upon-Humber\n £13.15 per hour | £32,822.40 - £37,609 (avg hours)\n Rising to £16.75 per hour I £41,808pa - £52,260pa OTE\n Temp-to-Perm | Full-Time | Early Starts (4am6am)\n \nAre you ready to kickstart a long-term driving careerbut dont yet have your Class 2 licence? Weve got the perfect opportunity for you.\n \nWere 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.\n Whats in it for you?\n \n

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• Progression Path Start as a Drivers Mate and progress to a fully qualified Class 2 Driver with our support

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• Full training provided including funded Driver CPC and Class 2 licence

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• Quarterly performance bonus up to £375 (rising to £750 as a driver)

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• Permanent opportunities after initial temp period

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• 5 yearly medical costs covered

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• Uniform, pension, discounts & more

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• 25 days holiday + bank holidays

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• £13.15ph as a drivers mate / £16.75ph as Class 2 Driver.

\n\n About the Role\n \nYoull begin as a Drivers Mate in a 2-person crew, delivering to customers homes:\n \n

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• Assist with heavy, physical lifting and delivering items to the room of choice

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• Make customer phone calls with delivery ETAs and log deliveries

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• Ensure all items are scanned and accounted for

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• Support the driver and learn the daily routine of a Class 2 role

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• Report any parking/access issues to the transport team

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• Maintain high standards of safety, timekeeping, and customer service

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• Shifts start between 4am and 6am

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• Expect up to 10 - 12-hour shifts (averaging 48 hours per week)

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• Youll need your own transport to get to site

\n\n What Youll Need\n \n

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• A can-do attitude, great communication, and willingness to learn

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• Physically fit this is a demanding, hands-on job

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• Maximum of 6 points on your licence (no DD, CU80, or IN)

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• A DBS check will be required before starting

\n\n \nYour Future You Starts Here\n Contact Liam at Rapier Wakefield. \n \n

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Barton upon Humber

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

22-08-2026

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