Summary
Fantastic opportunity to join the market leaders in delivery management, ecommerce, fulfilment, customer service. We are a Disability Confident member; a member of the Valuable 500 and Race at Work Charter. Duties: safely & securely collect & deliver goods in line with requirements, accurately complete paperwork in line with company procedures.
Wage
£29,221 a year
if successful at passing Class 1 licence, potential to be kept on permanently on HGV salary of £32869 + 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 (To be confirmed)
42 hours a week
Start date
Thursday 1 May 2025
Duration
1 year
Positions available
5
Work
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
* Use Flexipod hand held
Where you’ll work
Whistl
G Park Bedford, Eastcotts Park,
Wallis Way,
BEDFORD,
MK42 0PE
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
TRS TRAINING LIMITED
Your training course
Large goods vehicle (LGV) driver C + E (level 2)
Equal to GCSE
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 (eg 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 (eg 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
Your training plan
* Level 2 Large Goods Vehicle (LGV) driver C + E
Requirements
Essential qualifications
Other in:
* driving licence with less than 6 points (grade driving licence)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
* Communication skills
* Attention to detail
* Organisation skills
* Customer care skills
* Team working
* Non judgemental
* Patience
* can do attitude
Other requirements
must be prepared to be flexible in terms of hours, could work up to 12 hours per day on some days. Some manual handling, preferable to be physically fit.