Drivers Mate

Trainee Class 2 Driver
Start as a Driver’s Mate
Location: Barton-Upon-Humber
£12.40 per hour | £30,950pa rising to £16.00 per hour I £39,960pa
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
Permanent opportunities after initial temp period
5 yearly medical costs covered
Uniform, pension, discounts & more
25 days holiday + bank holidays
£12.40ph as a drivers mate 
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 
Future You Starts Here
If you’re looking for a real career, not just a job, and want to progress into an HGV role with full training and support, we want to hear from you. Apply today to join a team that invests in your future!
 
For more information, please apply online or contact Rapier Employment on (phone number removed)
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed