HGV Driver Apprentice (CAT C)

Summary

We are recruiting an HGV Driver Apprentice, based at our depot in Dartford, Kent. You will gain the qualifications, knowledge, and skills needed to potentially secure a fulltime position as a professional HGV Construction Logistics Tipper Driver in London and the South East.

Wage

£23,400 a year

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Starting salaries of £10 per hour for apprentices with no prior experience are non- negotiable. Wages will increase after 12 months in accordance with legislative requirements, followed by a rise to the standard driver salary upon qualification.

Training course

Urban driver (level 2)

Hours

Shift Patterns are scheduled for five days a week, Monday to Friday, from 6:00AM to 4:00PM, including a one-hour break. Some flexibility is required to accommodate operational needs.

45 hours a week

Start date

Monday 19 May 2025

Duration

1 year 1 month

Positions available

2

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you’ll do at work

On successful attainment of NVQ, licence and training, the apprentice would be expected to be competent in meeting the minimum standards of the role as below:

Accompany a qualified HGV Driver to attain the knowledge, skills and role requirements
Performing required checks to DVSA standards ensuring vehicles are in a roadworthy condition at all times
Competency to identify vehicle defects that may affect safety and roadworthiness
Ensuring compliance on Load security, vehicle cleanliness, Weight limits and driving standards
Understanding and adhering to EU Drivers hours and Road Transport Directive (WTD) Regulations
Understanding digital systems including Digital Tachographs, Digital Weighloaders, electronic ticketing and telemetry systems
Driving in a professional, safe and courteous manner at all times
Adhering to the highway code, road traffic regulations and understanding the principles of safe and fuel-efficient driving
Awareness of the risks and hazards associated with driving HGV vehicles with particular focus on Vulnerable Road Users (VRU)
Safely operating automatic sheeting and tailgate systems
Upholding the reputation and company image at all times

Where you’ll work

Eastern Quarry
Watling Street
Dartford
Kent
DA2 8AH

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

TRS TRAINING LIMITED

Your training course

Urban driver (level 2)

Equal to GCSE

Course contents

Prepare a fixed axle vehicle over 3500 kg in weight for the planned daily workload. This includes the cab, fluid levels, and general inspection.
Monitor charge or fuel level of the vehicle to meet the daily requirements of the urban schedule
Monitor the vehicle for defects.
Co-ordinate own work with others to meet business priorities.
Apply protections, manual handling and mechanical aids to the situation, when loading or off-loading goods.
Prepare, position and secure goods appropriate for the goods type, the vehicle type and the urban conditions.
Manage goods in transit. For example, security, and checking seals for signs of damage and leaks.
Plan and/or adapt a driving route to meet contractual arrangements. For example single and multiple urban deliveries or collections.
Drive fixed axle vehicles over 3500 kg in weight considering all relevant factors. This includes vehicle type, road surface, goods, environmental conditions, vulnerable road users and pedestrians
Use on-board electronic systems in line with operating procedures.
Respond and adapt to urban driving incidents, accidents roadworks and hazards.
Manoeuvre fixed axle vehicles over 3500 kg in weight on site. For example, a customer driveway, building site, or recycling centre.
Perform dynamic risk assessment of a site and take remedial action. For example, adjusting or aborting a delivery or collection due to safety issues.
Manage relationships that enable successful urban delivery, collection and on-site contracts.
Adapt communication style to meet the needs of the audience.
Utilise available IT systems to manage data relating to the delivery/collection contract.
Complete contractual obligations on site. For example, installing white goods in a home, or removing waste, leaving the site to the expected standard.
Brief the customer on the technical specifications of the delivery, collection or installation, answering questions. This could mean, for instance, demonstrating how a product works.
Adjust the services provided in response to customer requirements, within the limits of own role.
Comply with relevant legislation and regulation, both when driving and on site
Prepare a fixed axle vehicle over 3500 kg in weight for the planned daily workload. This includes the cab, fluid levels, and general inspection.
Monitor charge or fuel level of the vehicle to meet the daily requirements of the urban schedule
Monitor the vehicle for defects.
Co-ordinate own work with others to meet business priorities.
Apply protections, manual handling and mechanical aids to the situation, when loading or off-loading goods.
Prepare, position and secure goods appropriate for the goods type, the vehicle type and the urban conditions.
Manage goods in transit. For example, security, and checking seals for signs of damage and leaks.
Plan and/or adapt a driving route to meet contractual arrangements. For example single and multiple urban deliveries or collections.
Drive fixed axle vehicles over 3500 kg in weight considering all relevant factors. This includes vehicle type, road surface, goods, environmental conditions, vulnerable road users and pedestrians
Use on-board electronic systems in line with operating procedures.
Respond and adapt to urban driving incidents, accidents roadworks and hazards.
Manoeuvre fixed axle vehicles over 3500 kg in weight on site. For example, a customer driveway, building site, or recycling centre.
Perform dynamic risk assessment of a site and take remedial action. For example, adjusting or aborting a delivery or collection due to safety issues.
Manage relationships that enable successful urban delivery, collection and on-site contracts.
Adapt communication style to meet the needs of the audience.
Utilise available IT systems to manage data relating to the delivery/collection contract.
Complete contractual obligations on site. For example, installing white goods in a home, or removing waste, leaving the site to the expected standard.
Brief the customer on the technical specifications of the delivery, collection or installation, answering questions. This could mean, for instance, demonstrating how a product works.
Adjust the services provided in response to customer requirements, within the limits of own role.
Comply with relevant legislation and regulation, both when driving and on site

Your training plan

Urban Driver Level 2.

You will be expected to complete monthly online training to develop skills and knowledge around your role. Your role will be based at: Erith Operations Centre, Eastern Quarry, Watling Street, Bean, Dartford, Kent DA2.

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
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative
Patience
Physical fitness
Willing to learn
Enthusiastic

Other requirements

Apprentice must have a Car Licence (Cat B) held minimum of 2 years with Less than 6 penalty points.

About this company

Erith Haulage Company Ltd is a FORS Gold and DVSA earned recognition accredited operator, specialising in bulk material movement for both internal and external clients in the construction industry.

https://www.erith.com/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

You will receive 23 day holiday plus Bank Holidays, EOT Bonus scheme (after qualifying period), and a Company pension scheme. Qualified drivers have the potential to earn £45,000 annually, with opportunities for permanent employment.

After this apprenticeship

Professional HGV Construction Logistics Vehicle (Tipper) Driver.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

TRS TRAINING LIMITED

John

john.king@erith.com

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000312857.

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