Apprentice 7.5t Driver

Job Description

The Urban Driver Apprenticeship is a 15-month programme where apprentices will learn all aspects of professional driving as well as gaining their Category C1 (7.5t) Licence. This is with a view to moving to a full time 7.5t Driver position within [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] upon completion of the apprenticeship.

Responsibilities include non-driving duties which are relevant to the job role including office work, drivers’ mate and warehousing during training.

Apprentices will also undertake a range of training alongside their daily role which will provide a broad range of knowledge about the job, as well as building their skills and behaviours.

Apprentices will obtain CPC licences as part of the Urban Driver Apprentice programme and is a legal requirement to drive LGV vehicles.

Key Tasks/Areas of Responsibility

• Represent [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] in a professional manner at all times
• Carry out all tasks required as part of the apprenticeship training
• Drive vehicles in a safe and legal manner ensuring compliance with all legal and company requirements at all times
• All daily checks are undertaken ensuring defects are immediately reported and correct paperwork completed
• Ensure all products are scanned using [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] scanning equipment
• Ensure all deliveries are loaded safely prior to leaving the depot
• Observe [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] procedures and policies at all times
• Manage your routing to ensure premium and timed deliveries are achieved
• Ensure the correct equipment and PPE (personal protective equipment) is in good order and used at all times
• Ensure all delivery and on road issues are reported to the traffic office immediately
• Ensure the customer receives their deliveries in excellent condition every time
• Deal with any customer issues in a polite and effective manner
• Ensure collections are made in line with given instructions and times

Qualifications/Entry Requirements

• Apprentices must be 18 or over and have a minimum of 12 months UK driving experience
• Category B licence

Benefits

• Competitive Rates of Pay
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity
• Holidays: 20 days increasing with length of service + bank holidays
• Long Service Recognition scheme
• Company Pension Scheme
• Employee Assistance programme including 24/7 Virtual GP
• DX Discounts Portal
• Excellent opportunities for career progression

There are a number of steps to go through to be accepted as an apprentice – if your application is being considered, please be aware that you will have to speak to our partner, GTG, who deliver the training. They will ask you to complete some checks, submit some information and complete an English and Numeracy assessment. If you are successful at this stage, you will then be called forward for an interview.