Apprentice HGV Driver J. MURPHY & SONS LIMITED

Murphy are looking to recruit an apprentice HGV driver for our plant depot. Apprentice LGV Drivers will work closely with our experienced HGV Drivers to learn the role of logistics/transport in the Construction and Civil Engineering sector while undertaking the required training to obtain the relevant license classifications for lone working.

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

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Closing date: 30 Jun 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £16,360.50

  • Working week

    Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.

    Total hours per week: 37.5

  • Expected duration

    13 Months

  • Possible start date

    11 Sep 2023

  • Date posted

    03 Apr 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000151121

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

•    Understand and demonstrate the importance of Health and Safety in the workplace.
•    Comply with organisational safety, policies and procedures.
•    Safe, controlled and fuel efficient driving techniques relating to driving the LGV. *vehicle configurations and associated safety issues, including safe access and egress from vehicles and trailers to include prevention of falling from height.
•    Safe use of equipment and machinery eg manual handling equipment, vehicle and delivery systems, including where to find relevant instructions.
•    Guidance on vehicle preparation, including vehicle safety checks/inspections, defect reporting, safety requirements, loading, securing and unloading processes.
•    How to protect the vehicle and associated loads, including management of unlawful access to vehicle and loads.
•    Basic IT applications and other relevant technology and systems eg tachographs, adaptive braking, hand held scanners, on board telematics etc.

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

  • The apprentice will take the Large goods vehicle (LGV) driver C+E, Level:2 standard training
  • The LGV driver will receive the Driver CPC card as a part of their (C+E )license acquisition
  • The training programme will start Mid September. The apprentice will be based in Hemel Hempstead
  • Ongoing training 

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

  • The LGV driver will receive the Driver CPC card as a part of their (C+E )license acquisition

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Team working, Initiative, Physical fitness

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English Language (Grade A-D/3-9) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Mathematics (Grade A-D/3-9) Essential

About the employer

J. Murphy & Sons Limited is a leading global, specialist engineering and construction company founded in 1951 that improves lives by delivering world-class infrastructure. Operating in the United Kingdom, Ireland and Canada, we provide better engineered solutions to infrastructure sectors including Transportation, Water, Power, Natural Resources, and Construction & Property.

Employer

J. MURPHY & SONS LIMITED

Address

Boundary Way,

Hemel Hempstead

HP2 7SS

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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: 30 Jun 2023