LGV/HGV Driver Apprentice
AMAZON UK SERVICES LTD.
Warrington (WA5 3XA)
Closes on Saturday 28 February 2026
Posted on 7 November 2025
Contents
Summary
Are you ready to be part of Europe's most innovative logistics network? Amazon is seeking ambitious individuals to join our Transportation Associate Programme as apprentice HGV drivers. This is your opportunity to build a career in transportation while earning a fully-funded Class 1 license with one of the world's most forward-thinking companies.
- Wage
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Competitive
Competitive wage offered
- Training course
- Large goods vehicle (LGV) driver C + E (level 2)
- Hours
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• 40 hours/week, with overtime as required
• Flexible schedule/shift/work area, including weekends, nights, and/or holidays
Exact shifts TBC.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 8 June 2026
- Duration
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10 months
- Positions available
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1
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
Why Amazon Transportation?
- One of Europe's largest and most sophisticated logistics networks
- Millions of miles covered annually, delivering smiles to customers across the UK
- Revolutionary delivery systems with innovative technology
- Hundreds of delivery stations, fulfilment centres, and sortation centres
- Industry-leading technology for route optimisation
- Committed to becoming net-zero carbon by 2040
- State-of-the-art vehicle fleet with advanced safety feature
Key job responsibilities
- Throughout your apprenticeship, you’ll develop technical and professional skills, including:
- Developing a comprehensive skill set essential for modern HGV driving
- Gaining your professional Class 1 license while mastering advanced vehicle handling techniques and learning smart route planning and optimisation
- Training in industry-leading safety practices and modern logistics technology, ensuring you're equipped with the latest innovations in transportation
- Developing expert customer service skills, as our drivers are the face of Amazon to many of our customers
These combined skills will form the foundation of your transportation career, preparing you for success in this dynamic industry.
Where you'll work
MAN2
Great Sankey
Warrington
WA5 3XA
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
LEARNING CURVE GROUP LIMITED
Training course
Large goods vehicle (LGV) driver C + E (level 2)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
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
The successful applicant will complete and obtain a Large Goods Vehicle Driver C+E qualification Level 2 Qualification through Learning Curve Group.
Throughout your 10-month apprenticeship, you'll work towards becoming a qualified HGV driver – combining practical, on-the-job experience with industry-recognised study. You'll learn to safely operate heavy goods vehicles, perform trailer moves in Amazon yards and on public roads across multiple site types. Apprentices will operate scheduled shifts and be home at the end of every shift (no long-haul multi-day trips).
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Organisation skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
About this employer
Amazon offers a range of opportunities to suit candidates with different backgrounds, qualifications and career aspirations. That is why we believe it is the perfect place to learn new skills. We believe that building a culture that is welcoming and inclusive is integral to people doing their best work and is essential to what we can achieve as a company. We take steps to ensure our colleagues have a sense of belonging, value, and opportunity.
Company benefits
• Competitive salary • Comprehensive training and development opportunities • Supportive work environment • Opportunity to work with a range of clients across various sectors
After this apprenticeship
Upon successful completion of the qualification, there may be scope for a full time role within the business
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
LEARNING CURVE GROUP LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000350307.
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Closes on Saturday 28 February 2026
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