Delivery Driver & HGV Apprentice
Harpers Feeds
Devon (EX22 6ER)
Closes in 13 days (Friday 10 April 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 25 March 2026
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Summary
This is a fantastic opportunity to earn while you learn, gaining your HGV licence, Driver CPC and industry-recognised qualification, all while working in a hands-on delivery role at Harpers Feeds, a
leading family-owned manufacturer of high quality animal feed delivering to trade and farm customers throughout the South West.
- Wage
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Competitive
Competitive wage offered
- Training course
- Urban driver (level 2)
- Hours
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40 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
Overtime available (including weekends and bank holidays).
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Friday 1 May 2026
- Duration
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1 year
- 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
- Delivering animal feed and farm supplies to customers across the Southwest
- Driving safely and efficiently while representing the company professionally
- Loading and unloading vehicles safely
- Carrying out daily vehicle checks and reporting any issues
- Planning routes and adapting to delivery requirements
- Completing delivery paperwork accurately
- Providing excellent customer service
Where you'll work
Waldon Way
Holsworthy Ind Est
Holsworthy
Devon
EX22 6ER
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
TRANS-PLANT TRAINING LIMITED
Training course
Urban driver (level 2)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
What you'll learn
Course contents
- Prepare a fixed axle vehicle over 3500 kg in weight for the planned daily workload. This includes the cab, fluid levels, and general inspection.
- Monitor charge or fuel level of the vehicle to meet the daily requirements of the urban schedule
- Monitor the vehicle for defects.
- Co-ordinate own work with others to meet business priorities.
- Apply protections, manual handling and mechanical aids to the situation, when loading or off-loading goods.
- Prepare, position and secure goods appropriate for the goods type, the vehicle type and the urban conditions.
- Manage goods in transit. For example, security, and checking seals for signs of damage and leaks.
- Plan and/or adapt a driving route to meet contractual arrangements. For example single and multiple urban deliveries or collections.
- Drive fixed axle vehicles over 3500 kg in weight considering all relevant factors. This includes vehicle type, road surface, goods, environmental conditions, vulnerable road users and pedestrians
- Use on-board electronic systems in line with operating procedures.
- Respond and adapt to urban driving incidents, accidents roadworks and hazards.
- Manoeuvre fixed axle vehicles over 3500 kg in weight on site. For example, a customer driveway, building site, or recycling centre.
- Perform dynamic risk assessment of a site and take remedial action. For example, adjusting or aborting a delivery or collection due to safety issues.
- Manage relationships that enable successful urban delivery, collection and on-site contracts.
- Adapt communication style to meet the needs of the audience.
- Utilise available IT systems to manage data relating to the delivery/collection contract.
- Complete contractual obligations on site. For example, installing white goods in a home, or removing waste, leaving the site to the expected standard.
- Brief the customer on the technical specifications of the delivery, collection or installation, answering questions. This could mean, for instance, demonstrating how a product works.
- Adjust the services provided in response to customer requirements, within the limits of own role.
- Comply with relevant legislation and regulation, both when driving and on site
- Prepare a fixed axle vehicle over 3500 kg in weight for the planned daily workload. This includes the cab, fluid levels, and general inspection.
- Monitor charge or fuel level of the vehicle to meet the daily requirements of the urban schedule
- Monitor the vehicle for defects.
- Co-ordinate own work with others to meet business priorities.
- Apply protections, manual handling and mechanical aids to the situation, when loading or off-loading goods.
- Prepare, position and secure goods appropriate for the goods type, the vehicle type and the urban conditions.
- Manage goods in transit. For example, security, and checking seals for signs of damage and leaks.
- Plan and/or adapt a driving route to meet contractual arrangements. For example single and multiple urban deliveries or collections.
- Drive fixed axle vehicles over 3500 kg in weight considering all relevant factors. This includes vehicle type, road surface, goods, environmental conditions, vulnerable road users and pedestrians
- Use on-board electronic systems in line with operating procedures.
- Respond and adapt to urban driving incidents, accidents roadworks and hazards.
- Manoeuvre fixed axle vehicles over 3500 kg in weight on site. For example, a customer driveway, building site, or recycling centre.
- Perform dynamic risk assessment of a site and take remedial action. For example, adjusting or aborting a delivery or collection due to safety issues.
- Manage relationships that enable successful urban delivery, collection and on-site contracts.
- Adapt communication style to meet the needs of the audience.
- Utilise available IT systems to manage data relating to the delivery/collection contract.
- Complete contractual obligations on site. For example, installing white goods in a home, or removing waste, leaving the site to the expected standard.
- Brief the customer on the technical specifications of the delivery, collection or installation, answering questions. This could mean, for instance, demonstrating how a product works.
- Adjust the services provided in response to customer requirements, within the limits of own role.
- Comply with relevant legislation and regulation, both when driving and on site
Training schedule
As part of your employment, you will be enrolled in a Level 2 Urban Driver Apprenticeship, delivered in partnership with Trans Plant Mastertrain. Throughout the programme, you will develop valuable industry knowledge and practical skills, including achieving your LGV Category C licence and Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC).
All training will take place within your normal working hours. You will be supported throughout your learner journey by a dedicated mentor at Harpers Feeds, as well as a Skills Officer from Trans Plant Mastertrain,
ensuring guidance and support at every stage, so it is a really great way to earn while you learn!
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
- Initiative
- Patience
Other requirements
Applicants must hold a full, manual category B (car) licence.
About this employer
Harpers Feeds produces high-quality animal feed for livestock, focusing on nutrition, sustainability, and consistent performance. They support farmers with reliable products, expert advice, and tailored feeding solutions to improve animal health, productivity, and farm efficiency.
After this apprenticeship
Progress on to a full time, permanent contract as a HGV driver.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
TRANS-PLANT TRAINING LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000023115.
Apply now
Closes in 13 days (Friday 10 April 2026 at 11:59pm)