Hughes Group
Driver Installer C1 Trainee - ID 334
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Driver Installer C1 Trainee - ID 334
Why come and work with us?
Hughes is a family-run company that has been trading for over 100 years. We believe in treating people the way we’d like to be treated ourselves—fostering a sense of family in both attitude and practice.
As a long-standing business with long-term vision, we aim to offer staff a meaningful, sustainable career. This means prioritising training, development, and a supportive working environment.
What we offer you
We reward hard work with excellent benefits:
- Employee Discount
- Free use of Company Holiday Lodges
- Discounted Gym Membership
- Employee Assistance Program (including health and wellbeing services)
- Enhanced Holiday Allowance
- Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Leave
- Company Pension Scheme
- Training and Development Programs
- Support for Community Projects
- Life Insurance
- Recognition for Long Service
Pay & Working Hours
- Starting wage (while training): £13.65 per hour
- After successful completion of training: £15.50 per hour
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
Our field teams work 44 hours per week, spread over 4 days (Monday–Saturday). Shifts are typically 12 hours, but you’ll enjoy 5 days off every three weeks thanks to our rota system. Extra hours may also be available during peak periods.
Training Program
In this trainee role, you’ll develop the skills needed for high-standard installations, supported every step of the way.
Initial Training (Ipswich Training Centre)
You’ll work closely with our Service Skills Trainer to learn how to safely and effectively:
- Install washing machines and plumbed appliances
- Connect electric cooking products
- Fit integrated and built-in machines
- Wall-mount televisions
Subsequent Certifications
Upon completion, you’ll gain:
- Category C1 Driving Qualification
- Driver Certification of Professional Competence (CPC)
Role Overview
As a trainee in this role, you’ll be responsible for:
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
- Driving company vehicles
- Delivering and installing domestic electrical products for both sales and rental customers
- Lifting and carrying heavy/bulky items (e.g., washing machines, fridge freezers, TVs)
- Providing top-tier service to ensure customers feel valued and confident
- Promoting a safe and healthy working environment
- Meeting personal/team targets to deliver exceptional customer experiences
This role offers variety as you move from customer to customer, and we provide all necessary tools, equipment, and training to help you succeed.
Qualifications, Experience & Skills Required
- Ability to work effectively in a team
- Problem-solving skills
- Flexibility (including shift/rota-based work)
- Strong communication skills
- Full UK driving licence, or equivalent
- Good physical fitness (due to lifting heavy items)
- Willingness to learn and adapt
IND02 (Internal reference)
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills