Apprentice Large Goods Vehicle (LGV) Driver

Summary

Cleansing Services are looking to recruit an Apprentice LGV Driver who is committed to complete the 15-month programme. Applicants must already hold a full clean driving licence. You will shadow the driver and support as necessary for the assigned vehicle, complete vehicle checks, report any faults and load and unload the vehicle.

Annual wage

£12,979.20 to £23,200.32 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

Hours - 39 hours & Fixed term for 15 months • Age 18-20 £ 15,230 per annum (£7.49 per hour) • Age 21-22 £ 20,700 per annum (£10.18 per hour) • Age 23+ £ 21,188 per annum (£10.42 per hour)

Training course

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

Hours

Monday to Friday - 7.30am to 4pm.

39 hours a week

Possible start date

Saturday 1 March

Duration

1 year 3 months

Positions available

1

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

Your duties will include:

Assisting with the cleanliness of the borough by supporting with the driving and operating of vehicles
Working as a member of the team alongside the cleansing operatives
Shadow the driver and support as necessary for the assigned vehicle
Complete vehicle checks and report any faults
Load and unload the vehicle
Support the driver with the timings of routes and with any information on the collection and/or delivery of loads

Where you’ll work

Hawthorne Road Depot

Hawthorne Road

Bootle

Merseyside

L20 9PR

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

MANTRA LEARNING LIMITED

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

Qualification – Level 2 Large Goods Vehicle Driver (Cat C) plus experience of working in a busy local authority cleansing team.

Apprentices without Level 1 English and maths will need to achieve this level and take the test for Level 2 English and maths prior to taking the end-point assessment.

On and off the job training and location to be confirmed.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

Other in:

Full Driving Licence (grade Clean)

Desirable qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

Maths and English (grade 4 and higher)

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

Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Team working
Initiative
Non judgemental
Physical fitness

Other requirements

This role is working outdoors, all year round.

About this company

Sefton Council is a local authority within the Liverpool City Region. Sefton is a diverse and exciting borough and is a great place to live and work. As an employer we can offer a diverse range of job roles across a variety of settings. We offer attractive conditions of service which allow for a good work life balance and invest in our staff through our learning and development programme. Inclusive Recruitment We are proud to be an organisation which embraces diversity and difference. We employ colleagues who each bring their own unique skills to deliver an excellent service to our customers. We always recruit the most talented people for any role, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, race, religion or belief, gender or sexual orientation. We aim to be reflective of the communities that we operate in. We promote diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. Visit Inclusive Recruitment (sefton.gov.uk) for further information regarding the Council’s approach to Inclusive Recruitment. Equal Opportunities Please note that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for these jobs (as given in the Person Specification) and who want to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme will be invited to interview.

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Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

Support towards end of fixed term contract is provided by a dedicated Apprenticeship Team, which includes eligibility for redeployment in the last 2 months of contract.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council

Apprenticeship Team, Sefton Council

Apprenticeships@sefton.gov.uk

0151 934 3207

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000292488.

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Company’s application instructions

Please request an application pack by emailing Apprenticeships@sefton.gov.uk.

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