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7.5t Delivery Driver Apprentice AO WORLD PLC

You’ll start your journey as part of a two-person crew delivering electricals - big and small - to happy customers from day 1. 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.

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

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Closing date: 28 Aug 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £22,932.00

    To see all our benefits and perks, visit our AO Benefits page. • 29 Days Holiday • At least 5% contribution pension scheme* Subsidised gym membership

  • Working week

    Days and shifts are to be confirmed

    Total hours per week: 45

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

  • Expected duration

    13 Months

  • Possible start date

    29 Aug 2022

  • Date posted

    18 Jul 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000064144

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • 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.

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

You’ll start your journey as part of a two-person crew delivering electricals - big and small - to happy customers from day 1. 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 complete the C1 / 7.5t licence and full DCPC.  and all training will take place at the depot

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

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?!

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

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

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4) Desired
Other Driving Licence (Grade Pass) Essential

About the employer

Ready to take your career up a gear? This AO Apprenticeship gives you the opportunity to become a fully qualified 7.5T Delivery 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 C1 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 1. 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

Total Park

Pontefract Lane

Leeds

LS9 0NP

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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

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

Apply now

Closing date: 28 Aug 2022