Apprentice (Tanker & Tipper Driver)

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Apprentice Tanker and Tipper Driver, where you'll gain valuable skills in operating LGV vehicles and transporting essential materials. This 18-month apprenticeship offers hands-on training and the opportunity to earn a Large Goods Vehicle Driver qualification. You'll work with a dedicated team, ensuring the quality and safety of operations while contributing to vital water services in the North West of England. If you're ready to kickstart your career in logistics and make a difference in your community, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Accommodation provided during training

Hands-on training

Achieve LGV Driver qualification

Qualifications

• Attention to detail and strong organisational skills are essential.
• Physical fitness is necessary for driving and unloading tasks.

Responsibilities

• Transport sludge using tankers while ensuring health and safety.
• Drive and operate LGV vehicles safely and efficiently.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Problem solving skills

Logical thinking

Team working

Initiative

Patience

Physical fitness

Education

No formal education required

Job description

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Apprentice (Tanker & Tipper Driver)

Apply From: 28/01/2025

Learning Provider

Delivered by THE NATIONAL LOGISTICS ACADEMY LTD

Employer

United Utilities

Vacancy Description

As an Apprentice Tanker and Tipper Driver, you’ll learn how to:

• Transport treated or untreated sludge from wastewater or water treatment processes using tankers
• Drive an LGV
• Drive, load and unload the articulated and rigid tanker using the available on-site and vehicle systems
• Work with operations to ensure sludge is of optimum quality and consistency
• Ensure that all health and safety requirements and procedures are followed, in particular to drive and operate the vehicle in a safe manner
• Undertake basic operational tasks when required

Key Details

Vacancy Title

Apprentice (Tanker & Tipper Driver)

Employer Description

United Utilities is responsible for water and wastewater services in the North West of England. Our purpose is to provide great water and more for the North West. We deliver 1.8 billion litres of water a day to more than 3 million homes and businesses in the North West, as well as treating all the wastewater which disappears around the U-bend. Keeping the region flowing relies on a vast behind-the-scenes operation, involving hundreds of reservoirs, treatment works and pumping stations; thousands of kilometres of water pipes and sewers and a 5,000 strong workforce.

Vacancy Location

Ellesmere Port Wastewater Treatment Works, Little Stanney, CH2 4HZ

Wage Frequency

Custom

Number of Vacancies

1

Vacancy Reference Number

1000298258

Key Dates

Apply From

28/01/2025

Closing Date For Applications

2025-02-19 23:59:59

Interview Begin From

Possible Start Date

2025-09-03

Training

Training to be Provided

Your apprenticeship will last 18 months, and successful apprentices will achieve a Large Goods Vehicle (LGV) Driver C + E, Level: 2 standard, endorsed by the Institute for Apprenticeships. During your apprenticeship, you may need to travel to your place of study. If you’re from outside the area, accommodation will be provided by United Utilities during this period (excluding weekends). Please consider travel requirements and staying away from home if applicable.

Learning Provider

THE NATIONAL LOGISTICS ACADEMY LTD

Contact Details

UU Early Careers Vacancy Type:

Skills Required

Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Logical thinking, Team working, Initiative, Patience, Physical fitness

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