Apprentice HGV Driver

Wolseley

Ideford

On-site

GBP 20,000 - 24,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave increases with length of

Generous pension

Bonus earning potential

Employee discounts

Free healthcare access

YuLife wellbeing app

Cycle to Work

Wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Wolseley Group is seeking an Apprentice HGV Driver for night shifts at the Milton Keynes Distribution Centre. You will complete a structured apprenticeship, delivering stock to Wolseley branches across the region and ensuring safety and timely deliveries.

The role offers a starting salary of £22,000 per year for the apprenticeship, with annual bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package. Hours are 45 per week, Sunday to Thursday, with start times between 10:00pm and 4:00am.

Qualifications

Reliable and enthusiastic candidate.
Strong commitment to safety and compliance.
Good communication and customer service skills.
Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
Willingness 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 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.

Skills

Reliability

Enthusiasm

Safety-focused

Customer service

Independent worker

Night shifts

Job description

Apprentice HGV Driver

Date: 2026-09-22T19:07:46

Location: Luton, Devon, GB, TQ13 0

Application Deadline: 2026-10-23T04:49:45.04

Job Description

Salary: Competitive Salary + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

Position: 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

About Us

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