Large Goods Vehicle Apprentice

Large Goods Vehicle Apprenticeship x 2

Annual wage £22,000 a year - the pay may be negotiated and may rise after a probation period has been successfully completed.

Training course: Large goods vehicle (LGV) driver C + E

Hours: Monday- Friday Between 8am- 5pm- 40 hours a week

Start date: Tuesday 7 October 2025

Duration: 15 Months

Positions available: 2

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

The apprentice will rotate through areas and functions of the business in a structured way to develop their skills across the business. Areas of expertise and responsibility will include:

To collect and deliver products in line with agreed schedules

To report to Operations Manager throughout the day

To complete all Digital and Manual documentation in line with company and client procedures

To ensure all documentation is kept up to date and shared appropriately (i.e., amended on the spot if a job order changed)

To ensure high levels of customer service are maintained at all times

To always act in a professional manner with clients and colleagues

To adhere to all regulations regarding the performance of duties, including but limited to staff uniform and performance standards

To follow route and time schedules as defined, and to notify of any changes immediately

To load, unload, prepare, inspect and operate the delivery vehicle and to notify of any issues immediately

To ensure all documentation for warehouse/haulage/distribution/shipping is accurate

To perform and implement general administration daily

To comply with all tachograph requirements as set out and amended from time to time

Any other duties that may be assigned from time -to-time in line with your skills and competencies

Where you'll work

160 Edinburgh Avenue, Slough, SL1 4UE

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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

SEETEC BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY CENTRE LIMITED

Your training course

Large goods vehicle (LGV) driver C + E

Equal to Level 2 (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 t