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HGV Delivery Driver Apprentice AO WORLD PLC

AO Apprenticeships are open to anyone with a full, clean licence and the drive to build a career behind the wheel. As an AO Apprentice, you’ll complete both the theory and practical tests needed to obtain your C+E Licence and we’ll take care of the fees so you can focus on getting the skills you need.

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

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Closing date: 20 Aug 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £25,740.00

    To see all our benefits and perks, visit our AO Benefits page. • 29 Days Holiday • At least 5% contribution pension scheme* • Dedicated wellness initiatives from our 24hr employee assistance programme to subsidised gym membership.

  • Working week

    Open to over 18s only due to driving licence requirements Working a 5 on, 3 off shift 10 hours per shift Starting as a drivers mate Progressing to van driver then C+E driver

    Total hours per week: 45

    (the hours are based on the candidate being over 18)

  • Expected duration

    13 Months

  • Possible start date

    25 Aug 2022

  • Date posted

    05 Jun 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000050941

  • Positions

    2 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • Learn to drive a C+E vehicle
  • The gift of the gab. Communicating with customers, your delivery partner, and the depot is part and parcel of your day.
  • The drive to learn. An apprenticeship is an investment in your future career with AO.
  • An understanding of driving legislation. Following the rules of the road will always be a top priority.
  • Customer service experience. It’d be an advantage if you’ve worked in a customer-facing role before.

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

  • LGV Driver Apprenticeship
  • C+E licence
  • Driver CPC
  • On-the-job training
  • Monthly training sessions

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

  • Remain at AO as a C+E delivery diver or move on with your career
  • Climb the AO career ladder

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Team working, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience, Physical fitness

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent Maths and English (Grade 9-4) Desired
Other Manual Car Driving Licence (Grade NA) Essential

Things to consider

· Serving our customers the AO way, by always doing right by them and always with a smile · Keep on-track with your learning - it’ll need some time and effort to earn the qualification · Use your on-the-job training as an opportunity to flex your developing skills and knowledge · Support your team member to become a top-notch crew · Solve problems for our customers by making the right decisions

About the employer

Ready to take your career up a gear? This AO Apprenticeship gives you the opportunity to become a fully qualified HGV Driver and earn a salary at the same time. AO Apprenticeships are open to anyone with a full, clean licence and the drive to build a career behind the wheel. As an AO Apprentice, you’ll complete both the theory and practical tests needed to obtain your C+E License and we’ll take care of the fees so you can focus on getting the skills you need. You’ll start your journey as part of a two-person crew delivering electricals - big and small - to happy customers from day one. Learning on the job, you’ll become the trustworthy smile behind every box and deliver the kind of service that’s helped us earn more than 290,000 ‘Excellent’ Trustpilot reviews so far. You’ll deliver everything from washing machines to wine coolers, so you’ll need to be physically fit to take on the bulky stuff. Don’t worry, you’ll get all the manual handling training you need too. You’ll work a well-balanced shift pattern, and it probably goes without saying, but you’ll be expected to follow all driving legislation and company policies too. At the end of the apprenticeship, there’s the chance we’ll find a place for you within AO on a permanent basis - so who knows where this apprenticeship could lead to?!

Employer

AO WORLD PLC

Address

1 Milton Mount

Crawley

RH10 3DU

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Training

Training provider

THE NATIONAL LOGISTICS ACADEMY LTD

Apprenticeship standard

Large goods vehicle (LGV) driver C + E

Level 2 (GCSE)

Employer's Application Instructions

If you experience any issues during your application, please email your CV to careers@ao.com

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

Apply now

Closing date: 20 Aug 2022