Collection And Delivery Driver Apprentice

Collection and Delivery Driver Apprentice

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Location: London Docklands - Twelvetrees Crescent, Bromley- by-Bow, London E3 3TT

Salary: Competitive

Join us on our journey as we aim to be the UK’s most sustainable delivery company, whilst ensuring our customers continue to receive a world class service. You will be in a busy and fast paced business, with a turnover of nearly £2 billion, that can offer you great benefits and plenty of opportunities to progress your career.

The company are passionate about creating an environment that is open, ethical, inclusive and socially responsible.

The Role

The Collection and Delivery Driver Apprenticeship is a 13 - month programme where apprentices will learn all aspects of professional driving as well as gaining their Category C1 (7.5t) Licence. This is with a view to moving to a full time 7.5t Driver position within the company upon completion of the Apprenticeship.

Responsibilities include non-driving duties such as office work, drivers’ mate and warehousing during training.

Apprentices will also undertake a range of masterclasses which are designed to provide a broad range of knowledge about the job, alongside building their skills and behaviours.

Apprentice will obtain CPC licences as part of the Urban Driver Apprentice programme and is a legal requirement to drive LGV vehicles.

The Urban Driver Apprenticeship is designed to give apprentices the opportunity to explore and develop skills for further career progression within the company.

Key Responsibilities

• To carry out all tasks required as part of the Apprenticeship programme.
• To load and unload vehicles in line with procedures.
• To plan and assess routes in line with daily needs.
• To complete all checks in a timely and accurate manner, in line with procedures.
• To ensure the vehicle is in full working order, and to report any faults in line with procedure.
• To carry out all vehicle checks.
• To monitor and prevent damage to vehicles and inform a supervisor where damage is identified.
• To ensure that all CPC, driving licence and driver’s hours legislation is adhered to.
• To collect parcels from customers and company sites in a timely and accurate manner, allowing for changes to schedule.
• To comply with the accident and breakdown procedures if appropriate.
• To implement the Health & Safety policy, ensuring and maintaining a safe working environment.
• Carry out such duties as may reasonably be requested by supervisors or other management.
• Attend additional training programmes to supplement both your learning and the Linehaul Operation.

Skills and Qualifications

Apprentices must be 18 or over and have a minimum of 12 months UK driving experience.

• Category B licence
• Have completed their Vocational Licence Medical and gained Cat C1 provisional entitlement by Day 1 of Apprenticeship
• Having successfully passed any/all of the following theory tests
• LGV Multiple Choice Theory Test
• LGV Hazard Perception Test
• CPC Mod 2 Case Study Theory Test
• Familiar with Google Workspace (GMail/GSheet)
• Independently motivated, with the ability to take on tasks and duties without immediate direction
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels
• High attention to detail to produce accurate and quality work
• Demonstrate the core company DNA values of Passion, Respect, Honesty, Flexibility, Caring and Accountability
• You must have Level 4 GCSE Minimum/or equivalent in numeracy and literacy, or be willing to work towards achieving them prior to the end of your apprenticeship...

Benefits

• Holiday trading
• Enhanced maternity and paternity package
• Free life assurance of 4 x salary on joining the pension scheme
• Health Kiosks visiting every location
• Vitality at Work
• Discounted shopping from 100’s of retailers including up to 5% off supermarket shopping
• Milestone Days off to celebrate with your family and friends
• For employees who regularly use a screen as part of their job we offer free eye tests and support with the cost of glasses

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable company, please click apply to be redirected to their website where you can complete your application.