Job Title: LGV Driver Trainee (Apprenticeship)
Location: York, UK
Position Summary
We currently have a brilliant opportunity to join the Supply Chain team at York as an LGV Driver Apprentice.
Nestlé SA is the world’s leading health, wellness and nutrition company, with over seven thousand employees in the UK and Ireland alone across the 19 sites of all our business. We are proud to produce some of Britain’s best loved brands such as Kit Kat, Nescafé, Smarties, Buxton, Go Cat and Shreddies. Around 95% of UK households consume our brands and more than two billion Nestlé products are sold in the UK every year.
Our supply chain really is at the heart of our entire business, the success of Nestlé relies on its ability to effectively manage our hugely complex operation. We possess one of the most sophisticated value chains from farm to fork, putting the consumer at the heart of everything we do.
A day in the life!
As part of the 13-month apprenticeship, you will receive comprehensive training and hands-on experience to become a qualified Class 1 LGV driver.
The opportunity to work with our fleet of LNG, HVO and EV vehicles and cutting-edge technology.
Learn to drive safely in accordance with the law, as well as learning about the importance of timeliness, workplace safety and customer service.
You will be exposed to a wide range of logistics operations, allowing you to gain valuable insights and experience in various aspects of the field including showing you how loads are planned, scheduled and executed, as well as show you what can and does go wrong during all stages of the end-to-end process.
You will be the first point of contact in many cases as the driver onsite, for customer queries regarding load safety and documentation.
The successful individual needs to have excellent communication skills, a can-do attitude and problem-solving mindset.
If you are successful in your apprenticeship, the future role could be on a 4 on 4 off shift basis in line with current working patterns, within the Own Fleet Operation based in York. The role may also require Night(s) away from base as part of the driving role.
* 2:2 PDP/DPR rating for the previous year
* Level 2 Maths & English (Equivalent to Grade 4 or C at GCSE)
* Not already qualified to perform the role of LGV Driver
* No active Disciplinary or Grievance sanctions
* Must be eligible for Apprenticeship funding (no prior training in HGV arena – as advised by apprenticeship provider)
You will need to demonstrate the following:
* High degree of accuracy
* Ability to demonstrate a customer service mindset
* Working proactively to identify potential problems and come up with solutions
* Knowledge of Windows systems and preferably SAP
* Some understanding of UK road legislation would be an advantage.
* Good Communication Skills
* Experience in customer focused role would be an advantage
* Good UK Geographical knowledge would be an advantage.
* You will be required to provide copies of your GCSE (or equivalent) certificates
This is a great opportunity to work within a talented and dedicated team, in what will be a challenging role. In return, we will offer you all the support and guidance necessary to succeed in this role.
Previous knowledge or experience is not required. We actively welcome applications from colleagues who are part of under-represented groups at Nestlé.
What you need to know
What can we offer in return? Great benefits you’d expect from a business the size of Nestlé – in the shape of a competitive salary and benefits package, bonus scheme, flexible working scheme, 25 days holiday plus statutory holidays plus flex leave, pension scheme and a real focus on personal development and growth.
The closing date for this role is 31.01.2025
We will be considering candidates as they apply and we will occasionally close job advertisements early in the event we receive sufficient applicants, so please don’t delay in submitting your application.
At Nestlé, our values are rooted in respect. When we embrace diversity and give everyone the chance to be the best they can be, we can think in new, creative ways that grow and enhance our business. People of all gender identities, ethnically diverse individuals, people with disabilities, and members of the LGBT+ community are strongly encouraged to apply. If there is anything we can do to accommodate you to participate fully in the application process, please let us know. We take pride in championing inclusion and diversity.
We are committed to equal opportunity for all and we may collect relevant data for monitoring purposes during our candidate registration process. Be yourself, everyone else is taken!
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