HGV Driver trainee programme

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
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed