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Driver’s Mate + Upskilling to HGV Class 2

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Driver’s Mate + Upskilling to HGV Class 2

Pay rate: £12.63


Contract Type: Temporary to Permanent


Location: Bury St Edmunds


Start Date: ASAP

We are looking for Driver’s Mate + Upskilling to HGV Class 2 to start immediately for our growing client base across the IP postcode.

The successful Driver’s Mate + Upskilling to HGV Class 2 will receive:


£12.63 all hours


After successful probation upskilling to HGV Class 2 Driver


Employer contribution to private healthcare and dental care.


Ability to buy holiday days.


After 3 years’ service, an extra 5 holiday days.


RTITB In-house training..


28 days holiday prorated on PAYE.


Upskilling to ADR and/or HIAB after satisfactory probation period.


Referral Bonus – Introduce a friend to us and you receive a bonus!

What to expect as a Driver’s Mate + Upskilling to HGV Class 2:


Our client is offering a fantastic opportunity for you to upskill to your HGV Class 2 Licence! This is not to be missed!


Working Monday to Friday on 0600hrs starts you will be delivering & collecting vending machines & specialist goods in and around East Anglia.


Drivers Mate will deliver excellent customer service and safe instillation of equipment along with supporting Delivery crew with navigational support.


SHifts will typically be 9-11 hours long.


This is a temporary to permanent opportunity so great for someone looking for stability and boost their career to the next level!

As a Driver’s Mate + Upskilling to HGV Class 2 you must:


Full UK Driving Licence


Be fit and able


Have a desire to drive an HGV Class 2 vehicle.


Have no more than 6 effective penalty points.


No DG, DD or IN endorsements.

Call us now on or apply below – shifts available immediately!


This position is commutable from Stowmarket, Thetford, Newmarket, Ipswich, Diss and Bury St Edmunds.


Join the leading driving agency in Bury St Edmunds – 97% of our drivers say they’re proud to work with us!

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