Trainee HGV Driver - Fully Funded Training & Guaranteed Interview

Fully Funded HGV Skills Bootcamp – Tendring Location: Tendring, Essex Training: Fully Funded Programme: Freeport East Skills Bootcamps Opportunities: HGV Driver Training and Warehouse & Logistics Training Start a New Career in Transport Road to Logistics is recruiting learners across Tendring for fully funded Skills Bootcamp designed to help local people move into sustainable employment within the transport sector. Funded through Freeport East, these programmes provide practical, industry-focused training alongside employability support and access to employers operating within one of the UK’s key logistics and port growth areas. We are particularly interested in applications from people living in and around: Clacton-on-Sea Jaywick Harwich Dovercourt Walton-on-the-Naze Frinton-on-Sea Thorpe-le-Soken Weeley St Osyth Brightlingsea Manningtree Mistley Wider Tendring HGV Driver Skills Bootcamp Our HGV Skills Bootcamp is designed for people who want to start a career as a professional HGV driver. Depending on the pathway available, learners may progress towards Category C or Category C+E licence entitlement. Training and support may include: Introduction to the transport and logistics industry HGV driver role and career pathways Health and safety Employability and interview preparation Driver theory preparation and testing HGV practical driver training Support to progress into employment Employer engagement and job opportunities HGV Eligibility Applicants must: Be aged 19 or over Hold a full UK driving licence Have held their driving licence for at least 12 months Normally have no more than 6 penalty points Have no driving convictions resulting in a ban within the last 10 years Meet the wider Freeport East Skills Bootcamp eligibility requirements Be committed to progressing into employment within the transport and logistics sector Eligibility will be confirmed before a place is offered. Who Should Apply? These programmes could be suitable if you are: Unemployed and looking to move into work Looking to change career Looking to enter the transport sector Returning to work after a period away Looking for industry-specific training linked to real job opportunities Ready and committed to progressing into employment You do not need previous experience within transport, logistics or warehousing. What Will You Receive? As a learner you will receive: Fully funded training Industry-focused learning Recognised training and qualifications where applicable Dedicated learner support Careers information, advice and guidance CV and interview preparation Employer introductions and vacancy matching Support to progress into sustainable employment Why Transport and Logistics? Tendring sits within the wider Freeport East area, with major transport, port, warehousing and logistics activity across Harwich and the surrounding region. The sector offers a wide range of career opportunities, including: HGV Driver Warehouse Operative Logistics Operative Goods In / Goods Out Operative Transport Administrator Distribution Operative Forklift Truck Driver Transport and Logistics Supervisor These Skills Bootcamps are designed to provide a practical route from training into employment and longer-term career progression. Register Your Interest Places are limited and eligibility criteria apply. If you live in Tendring and are interested in starting a career in HGV driving, warehousing or logistics, apply today and a member of the Road to Logistics team will contact you to discuss the programme and next steps