HGV Apprentice

Cotteswold Dairy; East Kilbride; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A dairy company in East Kilbride is seeking HGV Apprentices for a fully paid training programme. This role involves a fixed-term training of 8 months, leading to a Category C+E / Class 1 licence. You will earn while you learn, receiving hands-on logistics experience, mentoring, and full support through your driving career. The ideal candidate is over 18 and has a full UK driving licence. Benefits include enhanced pay, discounted dairy products, and a refer-a-friend bonus.

Benefits

Enhanced apprentice pay

Discounted dairy products

Refer-a-friend bonus

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence required.
• Ability to manage physical tasks and work at nights/weekends.
• Strong customer service approach.

Responsibilities

• Complete a fixed-term training programme to become a Class 1 driver.
• Engage in practical driving lessons and logistics experience.
• Participate in buddy-route learning and various modules.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Education

HGV Level 2 qualification

Job description

HGV Apprentice – fully paid training programme – Tewkesbury

Night driving HGV role • Full UK car licence needed • Over 18 years of age

Hours: 45 hrs per week → increases to 48 hrs after licence achieved

Mix of daytime and night time training → night time work once qualified

Location: Tewkesbury Depot, GL20 8JE

Training Duration: Fixed-term 8 months

Qualification: National Logistics Academy HGV Level 2 + Category CE licence on completion

Want a driving career with real future progression - not just a job? Join us as an HGV Apprentice and train to become a fully qualified Class 1 Driver with paid learning, driving hours, mentoring and real-world logistics experience.

What you’ll gain

• Fully funded training to achieve a Category C+E / Class 1 licence
• Online theory portal, hazard perception, medical + revision support
• Practical driving lessons, module 3a + 3b testing, Module 4 qualification
• Buddy-route learning, hands‑on loading and logistics experience
• A career for life - not just a qualification

What you need

• Full UK driving licence with good history
• Able to work nights/weekends and manage physical tasks
• Strong customer service approach & good communication

Why you'll love this pathway

• Earn while you learn - no student debt
• Fast career progression & nationally recognised licence
• Supportive trainers, mentoring & structured roadmap

Benefits that hit differently

• Enhanced apprentice pay + qualification uplift after pass
• Discounted dairy products + delivery options
• Refer-a-friend bonus up to £500
• Claim back healthcare costs via Simply Health wellbeing support

If you want a career where you’re trusted, trained and backed all the way to your Class 1 licence apply now and start your journey with Cotteswold Dairy.