Portico Logistics Class 2 Driver (Category C) Apprentice

Portico Logistics is excited to offer an opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our team as a Class 2 Driver (Category C) Apprentice. This apprenticeship is ideal for someone who is eager to develop their driving career while gaining valuable hands-on experience within a fast-paced logistics environment.

What you'll do at work

• Carry out multi drop deliveries safely and efficiently
• Operate tail lift and pump truck equipment in a safe manner
• Ensure deliveries are completed on time while providing excellent customer service
• Complete daily vehicle checks and accurately report any defects
• Secure loads correctly and comply with all transport and safety regulations
• Maintain a professional and positive approach when representing Portico Logistics

Where you'll work

Flathouse Quay
Portsmouth
Hampshire
PO2 7SP

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

2 START LIMITED

Training course

Urban driver (level 2)

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What you'll learn

Course contents

• Prepare a fixed axle vehicle over 3500 kg in weight for the planned daily workload. This includes the cab, fluid levels, and general inspection.
• Monitor charge or fuel level of the vehicle to meet the daily requirements of the urban schedule
• Monitor the vehicle for defects.
• Co-ordinate own work with others to meet business priorities.
• Apply protections, manual handling and mechanical aids to the situation, when loading or off-loading goods.
• Prepare, position and secure goods appropriate for the goods type, the vehicle type and the urban conditions.
• Manage goods in transit. For example, security, and checking seals for signs of damage and leaks.
• Plan and/or adapt a driving route to meet contractual arrangements. For example single and multiple urban deliveries or collections.
• Drive fixed axle vehicles over 3500 kg in weight considering all relevant factors. This includes vehicle type, road surface, goods, environmental conditions, vulnerable road users and pedestrians
• Use on-board electronic systems in line with operating procedures.
• Respond and adapt to urban driving incidents, accidents roadworks and hazards.
• Manoeuvre fixed axle vehicles over 3500 kg in weight on site. For example, a customer driveway, building site, or recycling centre.
• Perform dynamic risk assessment of a site and take remedial action. For example, adjusting or aborting a delivery or collection due to safety issues.
• Manage relationships that enable successful urban delivery, collection and on-site contracts.
• Adapt communication style to meet the needs of the audience.
• Utilise available IT systems to manage data relating to the delivery/collection contract.
• Complete contractual obligations on site. For example, installing white goods in a home, or removing waste, leaving the site to the expected standard.
• Brief the customer on the technical specifications of the delivery, collection or installation, answering questions. This could mean, for instance, demonstrating how a product works.
• Adjust the services provided in response to customer requirements, within the limits of own role.
• Comply with relevant legislation and regulation, both when driving and on site
• Prepare a fixed axle vehicle over 3500 kg in weight for the planned daily workload. This includes the cab, fluid levels, and general inspection.
• Monitor charge or fuel level of the vehicle to meet the daily requirements of the urban schedule
• Monitor the vehicle for defects.
• Co-ordinate own work with others to meet business priorities.
• Apply protections, manual handling and mechanical aids to the situation, when loading or off-loading goods.
• Prepare, position and secure goods appropriate for the goods type, the vehicle type and the urban conditions.
• Manage goods in transit. For example, security, and checking seals for signs of damage and leaks.
• Plan and/or adapt a driving route to meet contractual arrangements. For example single and multiple urban deliveries or collections.
• Drive fixed axle vehicles over 3500 kg in weight considering all relevant factors. This includes vehicle type, road surface, goods, environmental conditions, vulnerable road users and pedestrians
• Use on-board electronic systems in line with operating procedures.
• Respond and adapt to urban driving incidents, accidents roadworks and hazards.
• Manoeuvre fixed axle vehicles over 3500 kg in weight on site. For example, a customer driveway, building site, or recycling centre.
• Perform dynamic risk assessment of a site and take remedial action. For example, adjusting or aborting a delivery or collection due to safety issues.
• Manage relationships that enable successful urban delivery, collection and on-site contracts.
• Adapt communication style to meet the needs of the audience.
• Utilise available IT systems to manage data relating to the delivery/collection contract.
• Complete contractual obligations on site. For example, installing white goods in a home, or removing waste, leaving the site to the expected standard.
• Brief the customer on the technical specifications of the delivery, collection or installation, answering questions. This could mean, for instance, demonstrating how a product works.
• Adjust the services provided in response to customer requirements, within the limits of own role.
• Comply with relevant legislation and regulation, both when driving and on site