Apprentice LGV Driver - Ashford

Getting In Limited; Ashford; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits you as an LGV Driver Apprentice with a forward-thinking company committed to delivering essential services. Join a dynamic team where you'll gain hands-on experience alongside skilled professionals, driving state-of-the-art vehicles and contributing to a greener future. This role not only offers the chance to earn while you learn but also to develop your skills in a supportive environment dedicated to your growth. If you're passionate about logistics and making a difference, this apprenticeship is the perfect stepping stone for your career.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.
• Ability to work well in a team and manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Drive large goods vehicles safely and efficiently.
• Ensure timely delivery of products and uphold company values.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisation skills

Logical thinking

Team working

Initiative

Time management

Education

Functional Skills in maths and English

Job description

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Apprentice LGV Driver - Ashford

Apply From: 27/01/2025

Learning Provider

Delivered by SEETEC BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY CENTRE LIMITED

Employer

THAMES WATER UTILITIES LIMITED

Vacancy Description

This is an exciting opportunity to join Thames Water as one of our LGV Driver Apprentices. Our Drivers are ambassadors for Thames Water out on the road so you will be responsible to ensure that our values are upheld and provide a first-class service to our customers.

You will be working alongside an experienced driver technician for the duration of your programme and will receive ongoing support from your mentor, line manager and training provider to complete your class 2 qualification and develop your experience to excel within your career at Thames Water.

We’re in the beginning of our journey towards becoming carbon neutral by 2030 and increasing our fleet of 5 electric vehicles, so we’re looking for someone who is passionate about joining us on this journey.

The broad purpose of the occupation is to drive large goods vehicles, which are vehicles with a Gross Combined Weight of over 7500kg, in a safe and fuel-efficient manner, ensuring that the right products are delivered at the right time, location, and condition.

As one of our LGV apprentices, you will work as part of the Logistic Management Centre (LMC) which operates a new fleet of state-of-the-art vehicles including:

• Tankers with jetting capability
• Potable Water Tankers
• Inventory delivery vehicles to support both reactive and planned work

Key Details

Vacancy Title

Apprentice LGV Driver - Ashford

Employer Description

At Thames Water, our purpose is crystal clear - to deliver life’s essential service so our customers, communities, and planet can thrive. Water is life’s great leveller. Every living thing needs it, every single day. From people to plants, birds to bees, farms to factories, we all need it to thrive, and we’re committed to taking care of it for us all. But keeping water flowing is becoming harder. From scorching summers to wetter winters, extreme weather affects everything from our pipes to our local rivers. We must keep millions more kettles boiling, public services operating, washing machines spinning, showers running, and more, so every drop is more precious than ever. Are you ready to play your part?

Vacancy Location

Ashford Common Works Staines Road West TW15 1RU

Wage Frequency

Custom

Number of Vacancies

1

Vacancy Reference Number

1000298360

Key Dates

Apply From

27/01/2025

Closing Date For Applications

2025-02-24 23:59:59

Interview Begin From

Possible Start Date

2025-09-01 00:00:00

Training

Training to be Provided

• Cat C+E licence.
• Large Good Vehicle (LGV) Apprenticeship Standard.
• Functional Skills in maths and English (if required).

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 behaviors in order to progress and develop.
• Identify, track and support 20% off-the-job training activities.
• Quarterly formal progress review meetings; identifying learning achievements and next steps.

Learning Provider

SEETEC BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY CENTRE LIMITED

Skills Required

Communication skills, Organisation skills, Logical thinking, Team working, Initiative, Time management

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