HGV Apprenticeship South West

Fantastic opportunity to join a growing business who are market leaders in delivery management, ecommerce, fulfilment, customer service. A company that supports diversity and inclusion - is a Disability Confident member; a member of the Valuable 500 and also Race at Work Charter.

Wage:

£25,792 a year

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If successful at class 2 licence, salary will increase to £29,352 + overtime and will pay for class 1 and if successful, potential to be kept on permanently on HGV salary of £33,022 + overtime.

Training course:

Large goods vehicle (LGV) driver C + E (level 2)

Hours:

Any 5 days from 7 flexible shifts, but likely to be days whilst training - shifts can be days, backs or nights. (Fewer days are available on request)
42 hours a week

Start date:

Tuesday 1 September 2026

Duration:

1 year

Positions available:

1

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work:

• Safely and securely collect and deliver goods in line with requirements
• Accurately complete paperwork in line with company procedures
• Maintain vehicles/assets used in your work in a clean/tidy condition ensuring all vehicles are left secure at the end of each shift
• Check products against manifest when loading/unloading to ensure nil discrepancies

Where you'll work:

Unit 8
Patchway Trading Estate
Britannia Road
Bristol
BS34 5TA

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

Training provider:

TRS TRAINING LIMITED

Training course:

Large goods vehicle (LGV) driver C + E (level 2)

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What you'll learn

Course contents:

• Drive safely and efficiently on public and private roads, and manoeuvre the vehicle in restricted spaces; safely use and position vehicle fitted equipment (e.g. mobile cranes)
• Proficiently control the vehicle taking into account the size and type of vehicle and trailer
• Use relevant equipment and machinery safely and efficiently to ensure the safe handling of customer goods, safely open and restrain trailer and vehicle body doors.
• Carry out delivery and other relevant activities in a safe and efficient manner complying with relevant systems and processes, following instructions and organisational policy
• Prepare the vehicle and the load for deliveries, including safely using and positioning vehicle fitted equipment; carry out vehicle safety checks and deal with or report any defects or maintenance issues to the appropriate person; complete daily walk round check sheets
• Ensure the vehicle is correctly loaded and is safely secured to minimize chances of damage or load shifting
• Ensure techniques are used to protect the vehicle and load from theft and damage.
• Effectively plan the most economical route to be used, minimising waste and loss; plan, prioritise and adapt accordingly when situations arise out of the normal routine
• Use relevant IT systems appropriately and in line with organisational requirements.
• Fully comply with appropriate legislation and regulation within the transport industry
• Work safely adhering to the health, safety guidelines e.g. manual handling
• Use Appropriate methods to communicate effectively with customers and colleagues in line with organisational standards
• Work independently using own initiative.
• Work closely with suppliers and customers to ensure any problems, damages or anomalies are corrected.
• Work as part of a team, showing an ability to work under pressure and to agreed deadlines.
• Support colleagues and contribute to achieving objectives or goals.
• Use and connect to the correct type of trailer and its operating systems
• Drive safely and efficiently on public and private roads, and manoeuvre the vehicle in restricted spaces; safely use and position vehicle fitted equipment (e.g. mobile cranes)
• Proficiently control the vehicle taking into account the size and type of vehicle and trailer
• Use relevant equipment and machinery safely and efficiently to ensure the safe handling of customer goods, safely open and restrain trailer and vehicle body doors.
• Carry out delivery and other relevant activities in a safe and efficient manner complying with relevant systems and processes, following instructions and organisational policy
• Prepare the vehicle and the load for deliveries, including safely using and positioning vehicle fitted equipment; carry out vehicle safety checks and deal with or report any defects or maintenance issues to the appropriate person; complete daily walk round check sheets
• Ensure the vehicle is correctly loaded and is safely secured to minimize chances of damage or load shifting
• Ensure techniques are used to protect the vehicle and load from theft and damage.
• Effectively plan the most economical route to be used, minimising waste and loss; plan, prioritise and adapt accordingly when situations arise out of the normal routine
• Use relevant IT systems appropriately and in line with organisational requirements.
• Fully comply with appropriate legislation and regulation within the transport industry
• Work safely adhering to the health, safety guidelines e.g. manual handling
• Use Appropriate methods to communicate effectively with customers and colleagues in line with organisational standards
• Work independently using own initiative.
• Work closely with suppliers and customers to ensure any problems, damages or anomalies are corrected.
• Work as part of a team, showing an ability to work under pressure and to agreed deadlines.
• Use and connect to the correct type of trailer and its operating systems