Trainee Class 2 driver

Trainee Class 2 Driver - Start as a Driver’s MateLocation: 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 OTETemp-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?\n

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• Progression Path – Start as a Driver’s 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.
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About the RoleYou’ll begin as a Driver’s Mate in a 2-person crew, delivering to customers’ homes:\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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• You’ll need your own transport to get to site
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What You’ll Need\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
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Your Future You Starts HereContact Liam at Rapier Wakefield.