Summary
We are currently looking for a HGV Driver Apprentice to join our existing team in Amersham. You will be a full-time Porter, shadowing an experienced driver on a regular basis and developing an in-depth understanding of the position and what it entails, working towards obtaining a Level 2 (CAT C) driver Apprenticeship qualification.
Wage
Competitive
Training course
Urban driver (level 2)
Hours
Monday - Friday: 8am - 5pm.
40 hours a week
Possible start date
Monday 3 March
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
* You will be working as part of a small team, normally 2 people in one vehicle
* You will carry out domestic and commercial removals
* You will be responsible for packing away and delivering furniture
* You must be comfortable with heavy lifting
Where you’ll work
UNIT 1
OLD AMERSHAM FARM
HIGH STREET
AMERSHAM
HP7 0HR
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
TRS TRAINING LIMITED
Your training course
Urban driver (level 2)
Equal to GCSE
Course contents
* Prepare a fixed axle vehicle over 3500 kg in weight for the planned daily workload. This includes the cab, fluid levels, and general inspection.
* Monitor charge or fuel level of the vehicle to meet the daily requirements of the urban schedule
* Monitor the vehicle for defects.
* Co-ordinate own work with others to meet business priorities.
* Apply protections, manual handling and mechanical aids to the situation, when loading or off-loading goods.
* Prepare, position and secure goods appropriate for the goods type, the vehicle type and the urban conditions.
* Manage goods in transit. For example, security, and checking seals for signs of damage and leaks.
* Plan and/or adapt a driving route to meet contractual arrangements. For example single and multiple urban deliveries or collections.
* Drive fixed axle vehicles over 3500 kg in weight considering all relevant factors. This includes vehicle type, road surface, goods, environmental conditions, vulnerable road users and pedestrians
* Use on-board electronic systems in line with operating procedures.
* Respond and adapt to urban driving incidents, accidents roadworks and hazards.
* Manoeuvre fixed axle vehicles over 3500 kg in weight on site. For example, a customer driveway, building site, or recycling centre.
* Perform dynamic risk assessment of a site and take remedial action. For example, adjusting or aborting a delivery or collection due to safety issues.
* Manage relationships that enable successful urban delivery, collection and on-site contracts.
* Adapt communication style to meet the needs of the audience.
* Utilise available IT systems to manage data relating to the delivery/collection contract.
* Complete contractual obligations on site. For example, installing white goods in a home, or removing waste, leaving the site to the expected standard.
* Brief the customer on the technical specifications of the delivery, collection or installation, answering questions. This could mean, for instance, demonstrating how a product works.
* Adjust the services provided in response to customer requirements, within the limits of own role.
* Comply with relevant legislation and regulation, both when driving and on site
* Prepare a fixed axle vehicle over 3500 kg in weight for the planned daily workload. This includes the cab, fluid levels, and general inspection.
* Monitor charge or fuel level of the vehicle to meet the daily requirements of the urban schedule
* Monitor the vehicle for defects.
* Co-ordinate own work with others to meet business priorities.
* Apply protections, manual handling and mechanical aids to the situation, when loading or off-loading goods.
* Prepare, position and secure goods appropriate for the goods type, the vehicle type and the urban conditions.
* Manage goods in transit. For example, security, and checking seals for signs of damage and leaks.
* Plan and/or adapt a driving route to meet contractual arrangements. For example single and multiple urban deliveries or collections.
* Drive fixed axle vehicles over 3500 kg in weight considering all relevant factors. This includes vehicle type, road surface, goods, environmental conditions, vulnerable road users and pedestrians
* Use on-board electronic systems in line with operating procedures.
* Respond and adapt to urban driving incidents, accidents roadworks and hazards.
* Manoeuvre fixed axle vehicles over 3500 kg in weight on site. For example, a customer driveway, building site, or recycling centre.
* Perform dynamic risk assessment of a site and take remedial action. For example, adjusting or aborting a delivery or collection due to safety issues.
* Manage relationships that enable successful urban delivery, collection and on-site contracts.
* Adapt communication style to meet the needs of the audience.
* Utilise available IT systems to manage data relating to the delivery/collection contract.
* Complete contractual obligations on site. For example, installing white goods in a home, or removing waste, leaving the site to the expected standard.
* Brief the customer on the technical specifications of the delivery, collection or installation, answering questions. This could mean, for instance, demonstrating how a product works.
* Adjust the services provided in response to customer requirements, within the limits of own role.
* Comply with relevant legislation and regulation, both when driving and on site
Your training plan
The HGV Driver Apprentice (CAT C) apprenticeship will take twelve months to complete, during which you will be a Porter, effectively shadowing an experienced driver on a regular basis and developing an in-depth understanding of the position and what it entails.
In addition, you will also complete LGV driving lessons which will enable you to drive heavy goods vehicles on completion of your test.
This is a full-time job giving you the opportunity to learn a skill-set alongside experienced industry professionals where the learning is completed during your employment whilst you are earning a wage.
· To help you gain your Level 2 Urban Driver qualification, you will attend both face to face and online courses.
· Functional Skills in maths and English, if required
You’ll have your own tutor and will be coached and supported, as well as having a mentor to assist with applying new learning to the day-to-day role. Once you’ve completed the apprenticeship, you’ll be ready to develop your career with us.
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
* English (grade 4)
* Maths (grade 4)
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
* IT skills
* Attention to detail
* Organisation skills
* Problem solving skills
* Logical
* Team working
* Initiative
* Patience
* Physical fitness
Other requirements
Strong English speaking skills as good team and client communications is critical. The role will involve heavy lifting. Therefore, candidates will need to be physically fit