Apprentice HGV Driver

Wolseley; East Hyde; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave increases with service

Generous pension scheme

Bonus earning potential

Employee discounts

Free healthcare access

YuLife wellbeing app

Cycle to Work scheme

Wellbeing and lifestyle benefits

Job summary

Wolseley Group is hiring an Apprentice HGV Driver (C+E) for night shifts at the Milton Keynes distribution centre. You will begin with a 22,000 GBP annual apprenticeship salary and progress upon completion while delivering stock to Wolseley branches across the region.

The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and excellent service as you perform up to 8 deliveries per shift and conduct routine vehicle checks. Training and development are provided within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Reliable and enthusiastic candidate.
• Previous multi-drop driving experience preferred.
• Strong commitment to safety and compliance.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Able to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Willing to work night shifts.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate Class 1 (C+E) vehicles up to 44 tonnes.
• Deliver and unload palletised stock to Wolseley branches.
• Open, secure and lock branches as required during deliveries.
• Complete vehicle checks and ensure compliance with transport legislation.
• Maintain delivery and compliance documentation.
• Complete an average of up to 8 branch deliveries per shift.
• Cover delivery routes from Nottingham to the South Coast, including East Anglia, Kent and areas along the Welsh border.

Skills

Reliability

Customer service

Time management

Safety compliance

Independent working

Night shift flexibility

Multi-drop driving

Job description

Competitive Salary + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

Apprentice HGV Driver (C+E) - Nights

Location

Marston Gate Distribution Centre, Milton Keynes

Salary: £22,000 per annum for the duration of the apprenticeship, rising upon completion

Hours: 45 hours per week, Sunday to Thursday, start times between 10:00pm and 4:00am

So, who are we? We are the Wolseley Group - a leading specialist trade merchant across the UK and Ireland. Wolseley Supply Chain is one of three Distribution Centres within the Wolseley Group. We put our people and customers at the heart of everything we do and are committed to helping our colleagues develop through our award-winning Wolseley Talent Guild.

Alongside a competitive salary, we offer an excellent benefits package including:

• Annual leave increasing with length of service

• Generous pension scheme with company contributions matched up to 9%

• Bonus earning potential

• Employee discounts across a wide range of online and high street retailers

• Free healthcare access

• YuLife wellbeing app

• Cycle to Work scheme

• Additional wellbeing and lifestyle benefits

The Role

We are looking for a professional and reliable Apprentice to join our night shift operation at our Milton Keynes Distribution Centre. As an Apprentice HGV Driver, upon completion of your programme, you will be responsible for ensuring the safe and timely delivery of stock to Wolseley branches across the region, providing excellent service and maintaining high safety standards at all times.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely operate Class 1 (C+E) vehicles up to 44 tonnes

• Deliver and unload palletised stock to Wolseley branches

• Open, secure and lock branches as required during deliveries

• Complete vehicle checks and ensure compliance with transport legislation

• Maintain accurate delivery and compliance documentation

• Complete an average of up to 8 branch deliveries per shift

• Cover delivery routes from Nottingham to the South Coast, including East Anglia, Kent and areas along the Welsh border

What We're Looking For

• A reliable, enthusiastic candidate

• Previous multi-drop driving experience preferred

• Strong commitment to safety and compliance

• Good communication and customer service skills

• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively

• Flexible approach to working night shifts

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