LGV Driver Apprentice

Summary

We're looking for an individual who are driven and passionate. Keen to learn about working in the transport and demolition world. You'll be a logical, pragmatic thinker, someone with a common-sense and a warm approach when it comes to working with the public. You'll also be someone who is comfortable working alone and as part of the team.

Wage

£29,835 a year

Training course

Urban driver (level 2)

Hours

Monday - Friday, 7.00am - 5.00pm.

45 hours a week

Start date

Monday 31 August 2026

Duration

1 year

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

• We will train you to be competent driving all the different vehicle types in our fleet under the supervision and guidance of a mentor
• Driving our vehicles can be a physical job so you will need to be fit and healthy with a common-sense approach as health and safety is at the core of our company
• We will train you to competently drive and use 3.5tonne cage vans, skip trucks, grabs, tippers, roro's, mixers and sweepers
• Liaising with customers to provide an efficient service
• Complete e-learning and classroom-based training as required

Where you'll work

You can select which locations you want to apply for in your application on Find an apprenticeship.

This apprenticeship is available in these locations:

• Unit 4, Eversley Haulage Park, Brickhouse Hill, Eversley, Hook, RG27 0PZ
• Collard, Old Newbury Road Chilton, Oxfordshire, OX110RP

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

TRS TRAINING LIMITED

Training course

Urban driver (level 2)

What you'll learn

• 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

Training schedule

Urban Driver Level 2.

As an HGV Driver Apprentice (CAT C), you will 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.

Requirements

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Number skills
• Team working
• Physical fitness
• Driving License

Other requirements

• Category B clean driving licence with 2 years of UK driving experience
• Physically fit and healthy
• Be able to provide 2 personal references
• Lives locally to one of our depots
• Willing and eager to learn
• Commit to a 2-year learning agreement