Urban Driver Apprentice
JOHN BRADSHAW & SON LTD (MONTHLY PAYROLL)
Stafford (ST16 3HJ)
Closes in 30 days (Monday 8 June 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 8 May 2026
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Summary
The apprenticeship will take 13 months to complete, during which you will be a Porter, effectively shadowing an experienced driver on a regular basis and developing an in-depth understanding of the position. In addition, you will also complete LGV driving lessons which will enable you to drive heavy goods vehicles on completion of your test.
- Wage
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£28,000 a year
- Training course
- Urban driver (level 2)
- Hours
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You will start between 8am & 5pm and the working week is normally Monday to Friday, but you will be required to work some Saturdays (with overtime if this is your 6th day).
You will be working approximately 9 hours per day.
42 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Monday 22 June 2026
- Duration
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1 year 1 month
- 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
This is a full time permanent job giving you the opportunity to learn a skill-set alongside experienced industry professionals where the learning is completed during your employment whilst you are earning a wage.
Job Details:
- You will be working as part of a small team, normally 2 people in one vehicle
- You will carry out domestic and commercial removals throughout the UK
- You will be responsible for packing away and delivering furniture
- You will also drive the LGV vehicle when you have passed the driving test
- You must be comfortable with heavy lifting
- You will receive a starting salary of £28,000. It then rises to £32,000 on completion of your LGV test, and in year two of your employment, the wage will increase again. In addition to the basic salary, you will also receive overtime premiums and a performance-related bonus scheme if you achieve the required targets
Where you'll work
Drummond Road
Astonfields Industrial Estate
Stafford
ST16 3HJ
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
Urban driver (level 2)
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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
The HGV Driver Apprentice (CAT C) apprenticeship will take 13 months to complete, during which you will be a Porter, effectively shadowing an experienced driver on a regular basis and developing an in-depth understanding of the position and what it entails.
In addition, you will also complete LGV driving lessons, which will enable you to drive heavy goods vehicles on completion of your test.
More training information
Apprentices learn industry skills such as manual handling, packing techniques, furniture dismantling, and health and safety procedures while gaining practical experience in logistics and removals operations. You'll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff whilst completing your 13-month, Level 2 apprenticeship with an award-winning training provider, TRS Training.
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
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Patience
- Physical fitness
Other requirements
- A DBS application will be required as part of the selection process
- Have a UK Driving Licence
- Have no more than 3 penalty points
- A desire to work as part of a team and to work hard towards building a career.
- Diligent, enthusiastic and eager to learn
About this employer
The Goodwin family has been moving homes and businesses since 1935! The business was started by Mr Alan Goodwin, whose expertise and professionalism quickly ensured that the small company earned a big reputation for excellent work. Since then, Goodwins has grown into a major force in the industry and become part of Britannia Movers International group. We are also a member of the British Association of Removers, a membership that is not attained lightly, and we are proud to uphold their standards of professional expertise.
After this apprenticeship
You will also complete LGV driving lessons, which will enable you to drive heavy goods vehicles on completion of your test.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
TRS TRAINING LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000030589.
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Closes in 30 days (Monday 8 June 2026 at 11:59pm)