Driver Apprentice - Night Shift

American President Lines; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics provider is seeking a Driver Apprentice in Greater Manchester to gain Class 1 and Class 2 licenses while learning valuable skills. Responsibilities include delivery accuracy, vehicle checks, and compliance reporting. Applicants should hold a full UK driving license and have resided in the UK for over 3 years. Competitive hourly rate and benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive annual leave

Pension and life assurance

Employee benefits platform

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving License required with no points.
• Must be UK resident for at least 3 years.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Flexibility with shift work

Willingness to learn

Education

Grades C/4 or above in Maths and English

Job description

Overview

CEVA Logistics provides global supply chain solutions to connect people, products, and providers all around the world. Present in 170+ countries and with more than 110,000 employees across 1,500 sites, we are a Top 5 global 3PL. We engage and empower our diverse, global team to co-create value with our customers through our solutions in contract logistics and air, ocean, ground, and finished vehicle transport. We offer a dynamic work environment that fosters personal growth, innovation, and continuous improvement.

DARE TO GROW! Join CEVA Logistics and be part of a team that values imagination and continual learning and is committed to excellence in everything we do. Join us in shaping the future of global logistics.

Your Role

Join our team in Irlam as a Driver Apprentice. You will gain both a Class 1 and Class 2 license alongside your driver CPC, and you will learn valuable life skills to help you with your future career within Transport and Logistics. Start your Driving career with a starting rate of £12.26 per hour plus an unsocial hourly rate.

Responsibilities

While starting up as a driver, you will be paired with a more experienced team member who will help you develop your understanding of the job responsibilities and expectations. You will first complete your Class 2 license and work toward 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 to ensure full compliance.

Qualifications

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

• Hold a full UK Driving License
• No points on your license
• Flexibility with shift work
• Willingness to take on new challenges and learn
• Grades C/4 or above in Maths and English are desirable but not essential. If you do not currently have the required grades you’ll work towards acquiring these as part of your apprenticeship.

What We Offer

We have a genuine culture of reward and recognition. We offer a benefits package that includes competitive annual leave entitlement with a holiday buy scheme, pension and life assurance, and access to an employee benefits platform with discounts on gym memberships and vouchers for a range of retail, travel and hospitality brands. You will be compensated for your hard work and commitment, and you can join one of the world’s top logistics providers.

About Tomorrow

We value your professional and personal growth and share plenty of career opportunities for you to thrive within CEVA. CEVA Logistics UK&I is committed to attracting, acquiring and retaining the best possible candidates in an equal and inclusive way, consistent with employment legislation and best practice. We aim to select the best candidate 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