LGV Class One Apprentice Level 2
THAMES WATER UTILITIES LIMITED
Basingstoke, Bracknell, Isleworth, Oxford STW
Closes in 12 days (Tuesday 14 October 2025 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 1 October 2025
Contents
Summary
Qualifications Obtained: Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (Driver CPC) and Class C+E licence. Requirements: You must hold a valid UK driving licence and be at least 18 years old to complete the apprenticeship programme.
- Wage
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£21,500 a year
- Training course
- Large goods vehicle (LGV) driver C + E (level 2)
- Hours
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Working Hours: 38 hours per week, Monday–Friday (start time 9:00am when onsite; finishing times to be confirmed, hours may vary during training or college attendance).
38 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 19 January 2026
- Duration
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1 year 2 months
- Positions available
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5
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
What you will be doing as an LGV Class One Apprentice (Level 2).
This is a fantastic opportunity to learn skills that are in high demand across the industry and will set you on the path to a rewarding career.
Typical duties may include:
- Shadowing drivers to learn routes and the sites we attend.
- Driving with inter-site teams to move sludge between sewage treatment works.
- Driving with the cake teams to deliver material to farmers for spreading on fields. (further clarity on cake teams for someone who isn’t familiar with the LGV industry).
- Driving with combi teams to clear out wet wells and prevent blockages.
- Managing vehicle movements and collections, including welfare units, tankers, Hiabs, cars, and 4x4s.
- Assisting with general vehicle maintenance to keep Thames Water’s fleet clean, fuelled, charged, and ready to assist at any moment.
Where you'll work
You can select which locations you want to apply for in your application on Find an apprenticeship.
This apprenticeship is available in these locations:
- Whitmarsh Lane, Chineham, Basingstoke, RG24 8LL
- Hazlewood lane, Bracknell, RG42 5QZ
- Mogden Lane, Isleworth, TW7 7LW
- Oxford STW, OX4 4YU
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
About the Apprenticeship Programme:
- A fully embedded induction programme delivered by Thames Water and TRS Training.
- On-the-job training provided by the employer.
- Allocation of an apprenticeship delivery coach who will provide regular training to develop your knowledge and skills.
- Access to online learning and an e-portfolio to gather evidence demonstrating your progress, which will support your end-point assessment.
- Programme duration: 12 months, plus an end-point assessment lasting 3–6 months.
More training information
Additional Details
Initial Location: Basingstoke Sewage Treatment Works (STW) first 12 months.
Post Apprenticeship Location: Base location will be either Bracknell, Oxford, Basingstoke or Mogden.
Working Hours: 38 hours per week (start time 9:00 am when onsite; hours may vary during training or college attendance).
Training Provider: TRS Training.
Qualifications Obtained: Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (Driver CPC) and Class C+E licence.
Requirements: You must hold a valid UK driving licence and be at least 18 years old to complete the apprenticeship programme due to insurance.
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
- Team working
About this employer
Who are we? We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people, and the planet to thrive. It’s a big job and we’ve got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to come
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
Competitive starting salary of £21,500 per annum. Upon completion of your apprenticeship, you will offboard into a permanent role with a starting salary ranging from £31,775 to £49,598 per annum, depending on your shift pattern.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
TRS TRAINING LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000344626.
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Closes in 12 days (Tuesday 14 October 2025 at 11:59pm)
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