Large Goods Vehicle Apprenticeship x 2
Annual wage A£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 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
* On the job training delivered by the employer
* Allocation of an apprenticeship delivery coach who will carry out regular training
* Assessment and support visits to ensure you acquire new learning, knowledge, skills and behaviours to progress and develop
* Identify, track and support 6 hours off the job training activities.
* Quarterly formal progress review meetings, identifying learning achievements and next steps
Requirements
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
* Communication skills
* IT skills
* Attention to detail
* Organisation skills
* Customer care skills
* Problem solving skills
* Presentation skills
* Administrative skills
* Number skills
* Analytical skills
* Logical
* Team working
* Creative
* Initiative
* Non judgemental
* Patience
Other requirements
Must hold a clean driver's licence.
About this company
ATC are a European logistics, white glove and technical services specialist for data centres. Our focus is on anticipating the critical needs of our clients and delivering industry-leading standards for safety, security and reliability. Offering full data centre lifecycle management from secure transport to decommissioning, ATC are a computer transport and logistics company HQ'd in Ireland with locations globally.
After this apprenticeship
Good opportunity to progress within the company after apprenticeship
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