Trainee Class 2 driver

  • Rapier Employment
  • Barton-upon-humber, Lincolnshire
  • Jul 29, 2026
Full time Transportation Automotive

Job Description

Trainee Class 2 Driver - 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)
  • 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

Your Future You Starts Here

Contact Liam at Rapier Wakefield.