Trainee Class 1 Driver Apprentice

GTG Training Limited; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual holiday entitlement

Tea & coffee available

Air-conditioned canteen

Retail discounts

Digital GP service

Gym and Cycle to Work discounts

Job summary

Aldi is offering a 12-month apprenticeship to learn driving and logistics skills while earning £13.49 per hour. GTG Training provides the LGV C+E qualification as part of the programme, with hands-on experience across transport and warehousing. The role runs from 8:30 to 16:00 during the apprenticeship.

Upon qualification, you’ll support Aldi’s regional distribution with potential day and night shifts. Benefits include holiday entitlement, tea/coffee, discounts, and a pension plan.

Qualifications

• Full clean UK Category B driving licence.
• Reliable, motivated and eager to learn.
• Enrolment in Level 2 LGV Driver C+E apprenticeship through Aldi/GTG Training.

Responsibilities

• Learn Class 1 (C+E) LGV driving skills.
• Vehicle safety checks and compliance.
• Warehousing and logistics operations.
• Route planning and transport processes.

Skills

Clean UK Category B licence

Reliable and motivated

Education

Level 2 LGV Driver C+E qualification

Job description

Start Your Driving Career with Aldi

£13.49 per hour
12-Month Apprenticeship
Training Provider: GTG Training

Earn while you learn and gain your Category C+E (Class 1) LGV Licence through this exciting apprenticeship opportunity with Aldi.

You'll gain hands‑on experience across transport and logistics while developing the skills needed for a successful career as a professional HGV Driver.

What You’ll Learn

• Class 1 (C+E) LGV driving skills
• Vehicle safety checks and compliance
• Warehousing and logistics operations
• Route planning and transport processes

What We’re Looking For

• Full clean UK Category B driving licence
• Reliable, motivated and eager to learn

Working Hours

• 8:30am- 16:00pm during the apprenticeship programme.
• Once qualified, you'll support Aldi's regional distribution operation with opportunities for day shifts and optional night shifts.
• Competitive pay with a pay increase on completion
• Annual holiday entitlement
• Free tea and coffee and air‑conditioned canteen facilities
• Retail and lifestyle discounts
• Digital GP service
• Gym and Cycle to Work discounts
• Pension scheme and financial wellbeing support
• You will gain a Level 2 qualification in Large Goods Vehicle (LGV) Driver C+E

Recruitment Process

Shortlisted candidates will complete an online interview with GTG Training before being invited to a face‑to‑face interview at Aldi Chelmsford, candidates must be able to attend an in‑person interview in September 2026.