Apprentice (Tanker & Tipper Driver)

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

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as an Apprentice Tanker and Tipper Driver with a leading water services provider. This 18-month apprenticeship will equip you with essential skills in operating Large Goods Vehicles (LGVs) while ensuring the safe transportation of treated and untreated sludge. You will learn the ropes of driving, loading, and unloading tankers, all while adhering to health and safety protocols. This role is perfect for those who are detail-oriented, enjoy teamwork, and are physically fit. Join a vital industry that keeps the North West flowing, and take the first step towards a rewarding career in logistics and transportation.

Benefits

Accommodation provided during training

Training endorsed by the Institute for Apprenticeships

Qualifications

• No formal education required, but attention to detail and teamwork are essential.
• Physical fitness and problem-solving skills are important for this role.

Responsibilities

• Transport sludge using tankers while ensuring health and safety procedures.
• Drive and operate vehicles safely, loading and unloading as necessary.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Problem solving skills

Logical thinking

Team working

Initiative

Patience

Physical fitness

Education

No formal education required

Tools

Large Goods Vehicle (LGV)

Job description

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Apprentice (Tanker & Tipper Driver)

Apply From: 24/01/2025

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

Runcorn Wastewater Treatment Works, Warrington Road, Runcorn WA7 1QH

Wage Frequency

Custom

Number of Vacancies

1

Vacancy Reference Number

1000297657

Key Dates

Apply From

24/01/2025

Closing Date For Applications

2025-02-19 23:59:59

Interview Begin From

Possible Start Date

2025-09-03 00:00:00

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, Team working, Initiative, Patience, Physical fitness

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