HGV Driver Apprentice (CAT C)

Summary

We are currently looking for a HGV Driver Apprentice to join our existing team in Amersham. You will be a full-time Porter, shadowing an experienced driver on a regular basis and developing an in-depth understanding of the position and what it entails, working towards obtaining a Level 2 (CAT C) driver Apprenticeship qualification.

Wage

Competitive

Competitive wage offered

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Training course

Urban driver (level 2)

Hours

Monday - Friday between 8am - 5pm.

40 hours a week

Start date

Friday 1 August 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

You will be working as part of a small team, normally 2 people in one vehicle
You will carry out domestic and commercial removals
You will be responsible for packing away and delivering furniture
You must be comfortable with heavy lifting

Where you'll work

UNIT 1
OLD AMERSHAM FARM
HIGH STREET
AMERSHAM
HP7 0HR

Training

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

College or training organisation

TRS TRAINING LIMITED

Your 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

Your training plan

The HGV Driver Apprentice (CAT C) apprenticeship will take twelve 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.

This is a full-time 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.

To help you gain your Level 2 Urban Driver qualification, you will attend both face-to-face and online courses
Functional Skills in maths and English, if required

You’ll have your own tutor and will be coached and supported, as well as having a mentor to assist with applying new learning to the day-to-day role. Once you’ve completed the apprenticeship, you’ll be ready to develop your career with us.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4)
Maths (grade 4)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative
Patience
Physical fitness

Other requirements

Strong English-speaking skills and good team and client communications are critical. The role will involve heavy lifting. Therefore, candidates will need to be physically fit.

About this company

For over 30 years, Clarks of Amersham have provided removal and storage as well as associated services for homes and businesses in Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire, Berkshire, London and around the South East of England.

https://clarksofamersham.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

A career as an HGV driver.

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