Driver Apprentice

American President Lines; Dartford; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics provider in Dartford is seeking a Driver Apprentice to gain Class 1 and Class 2 licenses while learning valuable skills for a career in Transport and Logistics. Responsibilities include ensuring accurate deliveries, performing vehicle checks, and working alongside experienced team members. The role offers a competitive pay rate of £12.26 per hour plus additional benefits intended to reward commitment and hard work.

Benefits

Competitive annual leave

Pension and life assurance

Employee benefits platform with discounts

Qualifications

• Must have resided in the UK for more than 3 consecutive years.
• No points on driving license.
• Grades C/4 or above in Math’s and English is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Complete Class 2 license and work towards Class 1 license.
• Ensure goods are delivered accurately and timely.
• Perform daily vehicle checks and report defects.

Skills

Full UK Driving License

Flexibility with shift work

Willingness to learn

Basic Math's and English skills

Job description

YOUR ROLE

Join our team in Dartford as a Driver Apprentice. You will gain both a Class 1 and Class 2 license alongside your driver CPC. You will also learn valuable life skills to help you with your future career within Transport and Logistics.

What are you waiting for? Start your Driving career today! £12.26 per hour + unsocial hourly rate.

WHAT ARE WE GOING TO DO?

Whilst starting up as a driver, you will be paired up with a more experienced team member who will help you develop a further understanding of the job responsibilities and expectations. You will first complete your Class 2 license and work your way up to earning your Class 1 license.

You will work as part of the contract dedicated to customer deliveries and ensure goods are delivered to the correct locations with accurate completion of associated paperwork. You will also be responsible for ensuring daily vehicle checks are carried out and any defects are reported and remedied ensuring full compliance.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

In order to qualify for apprenticeship funding, applicants must have resided in the UK for more than 3 consecutive years. You also must fit the following criteria:

• Must hold a full UK Driving License
• No points on your license
• Flexibility when it comes to shift work
• Willingness to take on new challenges and learn
• Grades C/4 or above in Math’s and English isdesirablebutnot essential.If you do not current have the required grades you’ll work towards acquiring these as part of your apprenticeship.

WHAT DO WE HAVE TO OFFER?

With a genuine culture of reward and recognition, we want our employees to grow, develop and be part of our journey. We offer a benefits package that includes competitive annual leave entitlement with a fantastic holiday buy scheme, pension and life assurance along with access to an employee benefits platform that offers discounts on gym memberships and money off vouchers for a diverse range of retail, travel and hospitality brands. There’s no doubt that you will be compensated for your hard work and commitment so if you’d like to work for one of the top Logistics providers in the world then please do get in touch to find your next role.

ABOUT TOMORROW

We value your professional and personal growth. That’s why we share plenty of career opportunities for you to thrive within CEVA. Join CEVA for a challenging career.

CEVA Logistics UK&I is committed to attracting, acquiring and retaining the best possible candidates in an equal and inclusive way that is consistent with employment legislation and best practice. We aim to select the best available person for every vacancy irrespective of age, disability, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, political beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment and marital or civil partnership status.
Please note that candidates will be subject to the necessary right to work checks for the UK and Ireland. IND3