British Army - Large Goods Vehicle Driver - Full Time Career with Apprenticeship – Find an apprenticeship

Summary

An opportunity to embark on a full-time career in the British Army in the Royal Logistic Corps or Royal Engineers. Get troops and their supplies to their destination – whatever the terrain! If you're up for an adventurous career and love being behind the wheel and want to be at the heart of military logistics, this is the role for you.

Wage: £25,200 a year
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Training course: Large goods vehicle (LGV) driver C + E (level 2)
Hours: Shift and working patterns may vary. Working locations will vary nationally depending on the apprenticeship and working requirements. Days and times to be confirmed.
40 hours a week
Possible start date: Thursday 1 January
Duration: 1 year
Positions available: 880

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

An RLC or RE Large Goods Vehicle Driver apprentice (Level 2) transports supplies, ammunition and equipment. Daily tasks include daily vehicle checks, route planning, loading/unloading and convey operations.

You will also conduct vehicle maintenance and military logistics while developing teamwork and discipline in operational and peacetime environments.

Where you’ll work

UK Country wide

SO21 2RG

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

Your training plan

Step 1 - You'll start with your initial military training which will teach you how to be a soldier - this will cover everything from fieldcraft to handling a rifle. If you join as a Junior Soldier (under 17 years and 6 months), you’ll do a 40-week basic military training course at Harrogate. If you join as a Regular Soldier (over 17 years and 6 months), you’ll do the regular 14-week adult basic training.

Step 2 - Next, you will undertake your 15-week Combat Logistician course at the Defence School of Transport in Leconfield. During this, you will earn your Category C+E Driving Licence and study general service driver modules. This training also gives you the opportunity to gain a broader knowledge on the Royal Logistic Corps functions and roles.

Step 3 - You will continue at the Defence School of Transport to complete your 25-day Class 3 Driver course. This will include off road driving, driving different vehicles, hazardous materials (HAZMAT) and basic vehicle maintenance. After this, you will begin an apprenticeship in Driving Goods Vehicles which you will completed alongside your Class 2 Driver course. This takes place in your unit and will take 12-18 months to complete.

Once you reach the rank of Lance Corporal, you are able to take the Class 1 Driver course which takes place over 15 days. On this course, you will learn: fleet management, operational planning and maintenance, supervision and inspecting.

Qualifications you could get after training:

Level 2 LGV Driver Apprenticeship

HGV Driving Instructor

CPC International Road Haulage Manager

Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor

ISO 9001 Lead Auditor

Access to various university degree courses

Royal Engineers (RE)

Step 1 - Your initial 14-week military training teaches you how to be a soldier, covering everything from fieldcraft to how to handle a rifle. If you join as a Junior Soldier (under 17 years 5 months), you’ll do a 23-week basic military training course at Harrogate. If you join as a Regular Soldier (over 17 years 1 month), you’ll do the regular 14-week adult basic training.

Step 2 - You head to the Royal School of Military Engineering Regiment near Camberley, Surrey, for nine weeks. Here, you learn military engineering skills such as knots and lashings, demolition, mine warfare and bridge building. Finally, you go the Defence School of Driving near Leconfield, East Yorkshire, for 12 weeks where you'll to drive military vehicles, including Land Rovers, in combat and peace time.

Qualifications you could get after training:

Variety of driving licences (Category B, C and C+E)

Civilian accredited qualification in transportation of hazardous materials

Requirements

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Team working
Initiative

Other requirements

The British Army recruits throughout the year and you should ignore the application closing dates shown against this advert.

About this company

Protecting the nation and its dependent territories will always be the British Army's first role. Highly trained soldiers are ready to deploy anywhere at any time to meet a variety of challenges, ranging from support to the Police following a terrorist attack, to specialist capabilities such as bomb disposal and intelligence experts, 24 hours a day 365 days a year, we are always ready to serve. You belong here.

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Company benefits

The Army offers job security, career growth, adventure and world-class training. Benefits include competitive pay, travel, fitness, leadership skills, a pension, free healthcare, cheaper housing and 30 days of paid leave a year, plus public holidays.

After this apprenticeship

The apprenticeship is a gateway to a full-time career in the British Army. Promotion, along with increased salary and responsibility is dependent on successful completion of the apprenticeship and then on merit by competitive selection. As you advance through the ranks, you will have the increased opportunity to lead and direct people, managing resources and workforce within your area of work to deliver the required outputs whilst maintaining and instilling the highest values and standards expected of the British Army. You belong here.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

BRITISH ARMY

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000304783.

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Closes on Monday 1 December 2025

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Company’s application instructions

At this link you can find more information about the roles offered by the British Army. We have positions available for all roles throughout the year and you can ignore the application open/closing dates shown against this apprenticeship advertisement. Once you have completed an application you will be invited to complete an aptitude assessment, selection interview, health assessment and a fitness test. More details of the requirement can be found at the application link.

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British Army - Large Goods Vehicle Driver - Full Time Career with Apprenticeship

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