RAF Driver - Full Time Career with Apprenticeship – Find an apprenticeship

Summary

An opportunity to complete an intermediate apprenticeship as an RAF Driver. You'll will be working with some of the most interesting vehicles in the world and play a key part in the UK's defence. With places available throughout the year, apply today!

Annual wage

£25,200 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

Pay will increase incrementally each year.

Training course

Large goods vehicle (LGV) driver C + E (level 2)

Hours

Shifts to be confirmed on assignment to your first station after training.

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 1 September

Duration

2 Years

Positions available

85

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

RAF Drivers are required to drive and operate a wide range of general and specialist vehicles, from Passenger Carrying Vehicles (PCV, which include cars, minibuses and coaches), to both rigid and articulated Large Goods Vehicles (LGV) and mobile cranes; you will also refuel aircraft using tankers, clear runways using specialist de-icing vehicles and move specialist freight with complex trailers. It will be your responsibility to make sure that RAF personnel, equipment and vehicles get to the right place, at the right time to meet Defence's operational output. You will be driving or operating on exercises, operational deployments, on and off airfields throughout the world, both on roads or rough terrain.

You will drive an array of different passengers (including VIPs), LGVs containing equipment, which will include hazardous materials using the Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road (ADR) qualification you gained during your Initial Trade Training. Within your first few years, you will probably be detached overseas from a few days, up to several months.

As a specialist and professional vocational driver, you will be expected to maintain the highest standards of dress, deportment and driving technique. You must work as part of a team, whilst having the capability and confidence to work and make decisions independently. Full training and support is available to RAF Drivers throughout their career.

Where you’ll work

Norwich

NR3 1HX

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

BRITISH ARMY

Your training course

Large goods vehicle (LGV) driver C + E (level 2)

Equal to GCSE

Course contents

Drive safely and efficiently on public and private roads, and manoeuvre the vehicle in restricted spaces; safely use and position vehicle fitted equipment (eg mobile cranes)

Proficiently control the vehicle taking into account the size and type of vehicle and trailer

Use relevant equipment and machinery safely and efficiently to ensure the safe handling of customer goods, safely open and restrain trailer and vehicle body doors.

Carry out delivery and other relevant activities in a safe and efficient manner complying with relevant systems and processes, following instructions and organisational policy

Prepare the vehicle and the load for deliveries, including safely using and positioning vehicle fitted equipment; carry out vehicle safety checks and deal with or report any defects or maintenance issues to the appropriate person; complete daily walk round check sheets

Ensure the vehicle is correctly loaded and is safely secured to minimize chances of damage or load shifting

Ensure techniques are used to protect the vehicle and load from theft and damage.

Effectively plan the most economical route to be used, minimising waste and loss; plan, prioritise and adapt accordingly when situations arise out of the normal routine

Use relevant IT systems appropriately and in line with organisational requirements.

Fully comply with appropriate legislation and regulation within the transport industry

Work safely adhering to the health, safety guidelines e.g. manual handling

Use Appropriate methods to communicate effectively with customers and colleagues in line with organisational standards

Work independently using own initiative.

Work closely with suppliers and customers to ensure any problems, damages or anomalies are corrected.

Work as part of a team, showing an ability to work under pressure and to agreed deadlines.

Support colleagues and contribute to achieving objectives or goals.

Use and connect to the correct type of trailer and its operating systems