Summary
Are you ready to live your future? Do you want to be part of building a greener, healthier, and stronger North West? Come and join us! With a range of award-winning roles on offer, you’re sure to find your perfect career here at United Utilities. We’ll provide you with industry-leading skills and experience you need to succeed in your chosen field.
Wage
£19,000 a year
You have a starting salary of £19,000, which will increase each year based on performance
Training course
Large goods vehicle (LGV) driver C + E (level 2)
Hours
Usually Monday to Friday starting at 6am.
37 hours a week
Possible start date
Wednesday 3 September
Duration
1 year 6 months
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
As an Apprentice Tanker and Tipper Driver, you’ll learn how to:
* Transport treated or untreated sludge from wastewater or water treatment processes using tankers
* Drive an LGV
* Drive, load and unload the articulated and rigid tanker using the available on-site and vehicle systems
* Work with operations to ensure sludge is of optimum quality and consistency
* Ensure that all health and safety requirements and procedures are followed, in particular, to drive and operate the vehicle in a safe manner
* Undertake basic operational tasks when required
Where you’ll work
Runcorn Wastewater Treatment Works
Warrington Road
Astmoor
Runcorn
WA7 1QH
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
Your apprenticeship will last 18 months, and successful apprentices will achieve a Large Goods Vehicle (LGV) Driver C + E, Level 2 standard, endorsed by the Institute for Apprenticeships.
During your apprenticeship, you may need to travel to your place of study. If you’re from outside the area, accommodation will be provided by United Utilities during this period (excluding weekends). Please consider travel requirements and staying away from home if applicable.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* Maths & English (grade A-C or 9-4)
Other in:
* - (grade equivalent A-C or 9-4)
* Full UK Driving Licence (grade Pass)
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
* Attention to detail
* Organisation skills
* Problem solving skills
* Logical
* Team working
* Initiative
* Patience
* Physical fitness
Other requirements
Offers subject to pre-employment checks before your appointment can be confirmed. Any offer of employment with United Utilities will be subject to a satisfactory report from the Disclosure Scotland/ the Disclosure and Barring Service. Please only apply for one apprenticeship Please note that we are unable to offer Visa sponsorship for this role.