Summary
As part of this apprenticeship you will work closely with our experienced HGV Drivers in order to learn and understand the role of logistics/transport in the Construction and Civil Engineering sector while undertaking the required training to obtain the relevant license classifications for lone working.
Wage
Competitive
Training course
Large goods vehicle (LGV) driver C + E (level 2)
Hours
Monday to Friday Between the hours of 7am and 5pm. You may also be required to work outside of these hours due to site requirements.
39 hours a week
Possible start date
Monday 1 September
Duration
1 year 1 month
Positions available
1
Work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
* Understand and demonstrate the importance of Health and Safety in the workplace
* Comply with organisational safety, policies and procedures
Safe, controlled and fuel efficient driving techniques relating to driving the LGV. *vehicle configurations and associated safety issues, including safe access and egress from vehicles and trailers to include prevention of falling from height
* Safe use of equipment and machinery e.g. manual handling equipment, vehicle and delivery systems, including where to find relevant instructions
* Guidance on vehicle preparation, including vehicle safety checks/inspections, defect reporting, safety requirements, loading, securing and unloading processes
* How to protect the vehicle and associated loads, including management of unlawful access to vehicle and loads.
* Basic IT applications and other relevant technology and systems e.g. tachographs, adaptive braking, hand held scanners, on board telematics etc.
Where you’ll work
Boundary Way,
Hemel Hempstead
Hertfordshire
HP2 7SS
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
THE NATIONAL LOGISTICS ACADEMY LTD
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
You will work full time and attend college on schedule days/times to be confirmed nearer the time.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* English (grade 3-9)
* Maths (grade 3-9)
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
* Logical