LGVHGV Driver Apprenticeship Transportation Associate Programme 10 month fixed term contract

Amazon; Coventry; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Coventry is seeking apprentice HGV drivers to join their Transportation Associate Programme. This role offers valuable on-the-job experience and training towards obtaining a fully-funded Class 1 licence. Successful candidates will develop crucial skills in vehicle operation, safety practices, and customer service. The programme runs until May 2027, focusing on building a successful career in transportation while ensuring all apprentices are home after shifts.

Benefits

Fully-funded Class 1 licence

Employment in a diverse workplace

Skill development training

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or over before the start date.
• Right to live and work in England.
• Resident in the UK or EEA for the last 3 years.
• Active Class B Drivers Licence.
• Ability to obtain a HGV Drivers licence category CE.

Responsibilities

• Develop skills essential for modern HGV driving.
• Gain a professional Class 1 licence while mastering vehicle handling.
• Train in safety practices and logistics technology.
• Develop customer service skills.

Skills

Customer service skills

Advanced vehicle handling techniques

Smart route planning

Safety practices

Education

GCSEs grades 9-4 / A-C in Maths and English

Five GCSEs at grades 9-4 / A-C including Science/Technology

Job description

Are you ready to be part of Europe's most innovative logistics network? Amazon is seeking ambitious individuals to join our Transportation Associate Programme as apprentice HGV drivers. This is your opportunity to build an exciting career in transportation while earning a fully‑funded Class 1 license with one of the world's most forward‑thinking companies.

Why Amazon Transportation

• One of Europe's largest and most sophisticated logistics networks
• Millions of miles covered annually delivering smiles to customers across the UK
• Revolutionary delivery systems with innovative technology
• Hundreds of delivery stations, fulfilment centres and sortation centres
• Industry‑leading technology for route optimisation
• Committed to becoming net‑zero carbon by 2040
• State‑of‑the‑art vehicle fleet with advanced safety features

Throughout your 10‑month apprenticeship you'll work towards becoming a qualified HGV driver combining practical on‑the‑job experience with industry‑recognised study. You'll learn to safely operate heavy goods vehicles, perform trailer moves in Amazon yards and on public roads across multiple site types. Apprentices will operate scheduled shifts and be home at the end of every shift (no long‑haul multi‑day trips).

Key job responsibilities

• Developing a comprehensive skill set essential for modern HGV driving
• Gaining your professional Class 1 licence while mastering advanced vehicle handling techniques and learning smart route planning and optimisation
• Training in industry‑leading safety practices and modern logistics technology ensuring you're equipped with the latest innovations in transportation
• Developing expert customer service skills as our drivers are the face of Amazon to many of our customers

These combined skills will form the foundation of your transportation career, preparing you for success in this dynamic industry.

Qualifications

• 18 years or over before the start date (June 2026)
• Right to live and work in England (for the entire duration of the programme until May 2027)
• Lived in the UK or in the European Economic Area (EEA) for the last 3 years
• Resident of the UK for the entire duration of the programme
• Not registered to study on a UK government funded course ending May 2026 or later
• At least 2 GCSEs grades 9-4 / A-C or above (or equivalent) in Maths and English
• Active Class B Drivers Licence
• Ability to obtain a HGV Drivers licence category CE
• Successful completion of a comprehensive medical check prior to the start date
• Follow the medical check forms D2 / D4 and send them to DVLA awaiting the decision on provisional CE licence entitlements
• Provide the new driving licence share code before the apprenticeship start date
• If qualifications were gained outside of the UK, provide a Statement of Comparability from UK ENIC to confirm eligibility
• Provide proof of all required qualifications (original certificates or certified copies) by the stated deadline; failure to do so will result in withdrawal of any conditional offer
• Five GCSEs at grades 9-4 / A-C (or equivalent) including Maths, English, and a Science / Technology subject

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