HGV Apprentice

NWH Group; Dumfries; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Funded HGV licence and CPC training

Structured apprenticeship programme

Long term career opportunities

Uniform and PPE provided

Employee Benefit Scheme

Job summary

The NWH Group, a leading UK recycling and waste management business, is seeking an HGV Apprentice Driver. You will begin your journey towards becoming a fully qualified Class 2 Driver while gaining practical experience within our operations.

During your apprenticeship, you will initially operate a company van while developing your knowledge and completing formal HGV training. You will be responsible for driving, supporting routes, safety checks, and providing customer service.

Qualifications

• Interest in becoming a professional HGV driver.
• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn.
• Good communication skills and a team-focused attitude.
• Commitment to health and safety standards.
• Full UK driving licence (Category B) and ability to meet HGV medical requirements.
• No previous HGV experience required; training and development provided.

Responsibilities

• Drive a company van to support collections and deliveries.
• Assist experienced HGV drivers on routes to gain hands-on experience.
• Learn how to safely operate HGV vehicles in line with legal requirements.
• Carry out daily vehicle safety checks and report defects.
• Follow health and road safety regulations and provide excellent customer service.
• Work towards obtaining your HGV licence and CPC qualification.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Strong work ethic

Good communication

Team oriented

Education

Full UK driving licence (Category B)

Job description

The NWH Group is one of the UK’s leading recycling and waste management businesses with a mission to change our industry for the benefit of the planet. As a progressive, second-generation family business, we provide waste management services to the industrial, commercial, and construction industries. Our team of over 350 employees operates across ten sites in Scotland and North East England.

What Will You Be Doing?

As an HGV Apprentice Driver, you will begin your journey towards becoming a fully qualified Class 2 Driver while gaining practical experience within our operations.

During your apprenticeship, you will initially operate a company van while developing your knowledge and completing your formal HGV training. You will be responsible for:

• Driving a company van to support operational collections and deliveries


• Assisting experienced HGV drivers on routes to gain hands on experience


• Learning how to safely operate HGV vehicles in line with legal requirements


• Carrying out daily vehicle safety checks and reporting defects


• Following all health and safety and road safety regulations


• Providing excellent customer service at collection and delivery points


• Working towards achieving your HGV licence and CPC qualification

This role combines structured training with real operational experience, preparing you to transition into a fully qualified HGV Driver position upon successful completion of the programme.

What Are We Looking For?

• A genuine interest in becoming a professional HGV Driver


• A strong work ethic and willingness to learn


• Good communication skills and a team focused attitude


• Commitment to health and safety standards


• A full UK driving licence (Category B)


• Ability to meet the medical requirements for HGV licensing

No previous HGV experience is required. We will fully support you through your licence acquisition and ongoing development.

What’s In It For You?

Funded HGV licence and CPC training

Structured apprenticeship programme with mentoring and support

Long term career opportunities within a growing business

Uniform and PPE provided.

Employee Benefit Scheme

Be part of a company committed to sustainability, safety, and employee support.

Come as You Are

The NWH Group is an equal opportunities employer. We value people as individuals with diverse opinions, cultures, lifestyles, and circumstances. All employees are covered by this policy, and it applies to all areas of employment including recruitment, selection, training, deployment, career development, and promotion. These areas are monitored, and policies and practices are amended if necessary to ensure that no unfair or unlawful discrimination, intentional, unintentional, direct or indirect, overt or latent exists.