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
Salary description
£12.40 - £12.40 per hour