HGV Class 2 Driver
Posted 5 hours 30 minutes ago by JAM Recruitment Ltd
This full-time, temporary role is based in Barton-upon-Humber and offers a clear route into professional driving. You will begin as a Driver's Mate, learning delivery procedures alongside experienced colleagues before undertaking funded training to secure your Class 2 licence. The position involves early starts between 4am and 6am, with a salary range of £32,822 to £37,609, plus a quarterly bonus of up to £375 that increases to £750 once qualified. As an HGV Class 2 Driver, you will handle multi-drop home deliveries, requiring reliability, physical fitness, and strong customer service. Successful candidates may move onto a permanent contract after completing their qualification.
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
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
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