Drivers Mate

Location: Barton-Upon-Humber

Role: Trainee Class 2 Driver (Start as a Drivers Mate)

Pay: £12.40 per hour (initial) rising to £16.00 per hour; £30,950pa transitioning to full salary £39,960pa. Temp-to-Perm, Full-Time, Early Starts (4am-6am).

You will begin as a Drivers Mate in a 2-person crew, delivering to customers' homes.

Responsibilities include:

• Assist with heavy, physical lifting and delivery of 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 10‑12 hour shifts, averaging 48 hours per week.
• Provide your own transport to get to site.

• Progression path:
  Start as a Drivers 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.
• Five-yearly medical costs covered.
• Uniform, pension, discounts & more.
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays.

• A can‑do attitude, great communication, 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.

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!

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