Apprentice LGV/HGV C+E Class 1 Driver

Culina Group; Washington; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading logistics company as an apprentice driver, where you will gain hands-on experience and training over 12 months. This role guarantees a permanent position upon completion, offering a pathway to a fulfilling career in logistics.

Benefits

Annual Leave

Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Wellness Program

Eye Care Vouchers

Reward & Recognition

Everyday Discounts

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid full UK driving licence with at least 6 months experience.
• Must be over 18 at the start of the apprenticeship.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for collecting and delivering products in line with service levels.
• Learning regulations surrounding Drivers’ Hours and compliance standards.

Skills

Customer Service

Motivation

Teamwork

Job description

Fowler Welch (Part of the Culina Group) operates in the fresh produce sector providing time critical logistics solutions for major retailers, growers and manufacturers across the UK.

We are looking for bright, determined individuals who are interested in a career in Logistics.
Not only will you earn whilst you learn on our structured 12 month scheme, but on completion you will be guaranteed a permanent position. This amazing opportunity is not just a job, it will allow you to develop your skills and begin your journey to a life changing career in the logistics industry.

Salary starting at £388.02 per week and increasing as you progress through the programme.

At Culina we have a winning culture, we believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive… A place where you're valued, challenged, and inspired!

Job Description

Over the 12 months, you will be working towards becoming a fully fledged member of our growing Driver team through work shadowing, ‘hands-on’ training and computer based learning.

Throughout the scheme, you will have the full support and guidance of fellow colleagues, trainers and our dedicated Emerging Talent Team to help you grow and develop into an outstanding Logistics professional.

Please note: as this is an apprenticeship, we are unable to accept applications from candidates who already hold a cat C or C+E licence, or who require sponsorship to be able to work in the UK.

Key Responsibilities:

• You will be responsible for collecting and delivering our customers’ products in line with our agreed service levels, whilst ensuring a professional service throughout.
• As well as the practical driving, you will be learning about the regulations surrounding Drivers’ Hours, Tachographs and Working Time legislation to ensure both compliance and safety standards are adhered to.

Qualifications

• Hold a valid full, manual, UK driving licence with at least 6 months driving experience and no more than 6 points.
• You must be over the age of 18 at the time of starting the apprenticeship.
• Having a ‘can-do’ attitude and an appreciation of customer service are important qualities for us.
• The ability to remain motivated whilst working alone is essential for a driving focused role.
• An excellent team player is vital at Culina as the ability to communicate effectively with your colleagues will be an important part of the role.
• For safety purposes, we do require our apprentices to have a satisfactory medical assessment if successful at the assessment day.

You will need to attend an on site assessment on Tuesday 24th June to give you the opportunity to meet us and find out about us as a company and an employer.

*Please note, filtering of applicants will take place 1 – 2 weeks before the planned assessment date*

Additional Information

As part of our drive to make Culina Logistics a great place to work. We are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where we are committed to employee development and recognising success for hard working performers.

Our dedicated learning and development programmes are open to every employee to give you the opportunity to shape your own future within logistics and continue to work in an environment where team culture thrives.

Our People are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include:

• Annual Leave – Competitive holiday entitlement in line with shift pattern.
• Pension scheme – we want colleagues to enjoy a comfortable retirement so we offer a great contribution of 4% employee and 4% employer
• Life Assurance - x2 your annual salary
• Wellness – Via our Employee Assistance Programme we offer immediate access to a confidential telephone counselling and legal information service that operates 24 hours a days, 365 days a year
• Eye Care Vouchers – We can provide you with substantial savings with free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses
• Reward & Recognition – We recognise that employees have gone the extra mile via Employee of the month and year, special recognition and long service awards.
• Everyday discounts - via our benefit platform you will have access to over 50 retailer discounts for everyday savings!

If you meet the requirements for the above role and are looking for your next career opportunity please apply now and become a part of our #WinningTeam!