LGV Cat C+E Apprentice

COURIER LOGISTICS LTD

Sheffield (S25 3AF)

Closes in 30 days (Thursday 11 December 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 10 November 2025

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Summary

Kickstart your career with our HGV Apprenticeship! Gain hands-on experience across key departments from warehouse and customer service to finance. Build a complete understanding of how the business runs, whilst you train towards your LGV Cat C+E License. You’ll also earn your FLT license, setting you up for a successful career in logistics.

• Wage:

  £14,722.50 to £23,809.50, depending on your age

  National Minimum Wage

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  £12.21 per hour

• Training course: Large goods vehicle (LGV) driver C + E (level 2)
• Hours: You will work various shifts, to be discussed at interview. Working a total of 37.5 hours per week.

  37 hours 30 minutes a week

• Start date:

  Friday 12 December 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

As an apprentice, you’ll rotate through different departments including finance, sales, and warehouse operations (including driving), giving you a well-rounded understanding of how the business runs from end to end.

Where you'll work

Unit 18 - 22
Kingfisher Way
Dinnington
Sheffield
S25 3AF

Training

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

Training provider

TRS TRAINING LIMITED

Training course

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

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What you'll learn

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

Training schedule

Courier Logistics, 22-27 Kingfisher Way, Dinnington, S25 3AF.

Level 2 Large goods vehicle (LGV) driver C + E apprenticeship, including Functional Skills if required.

Requirements

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Team working
• Initiative
• Physical fitness
• Driving License

Other requirements

You need to have a Driving License.

About this employer

Courier Logistics Ltd was founded in 1994 and has grown into a leading UK logistics provider, offering services from same-day parcel collection to overnight pallets, haulage up to 26 tonnes, storage & fulfilment. Operating nationwide, we pride ourselves on giving every team member the chance to learn all parts of the business. Our company culture encourages growth from within — many of our senior staff began as trainees.

http://www.courierlogistics.co.uk (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

Westfield Health Company Pension Free onsite parking Enhanced holidays Free breakfast Free onsite gym Bonus schemes

After this apprenticeship

Potential for a full time position and a LGV C+E licence.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

TRS TRAINING LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000350615.

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Closes in 30 days (Thursday 11 December 2025 at 11:59pm)

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