HGV Class C+E Apprentice

RENDRIVE HAULAGE LTD

BELVEDERE (DA17 6AH)

Closes in 23 days (Sunday 30 November 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 6 November 2025

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Summary

You'll be responsible for safely delivering our customers goods while providing outstanding customer service in accordance with our SSW. Your tasks will include securing the load, conducting safety checks, and getting on the road for your daily deliveries, all while engaging positively with our customers and maintaining high safety standards.

Wage

Competitive

Competitive wage offered

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£13.33 Per Hour

Training course
Large goods vehicle (LGV) driver C + E (level 2)
Hours
Monday- Friday 10 hour days with 1 hour unpaid break. Shifts to be confirmed.

45 hours a week

Start date

Monday 1 December 2025

Duration

1 year 1 month

Positions available

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

  • Transportation: Safely transport goods, packages, or passengers to designated locations
  • Route planning: Plan and follow the most efficient routes to ensure timely deliveries
  • Loading and unloading: Load the van with items in the correct order for delivery and unload them at each destination
  • Documentation: Collect signatures for deliveries, issue invoices, and update delivery records using a hand-held computer or other systems
  • Vehicle maintenance: Conduct daily vehicle checks and perform basic maintenance, and report any issues
  • Communication: Maintain clear communication with dispatchers, supervisors, and customers
  • Adherence to laws: Comply with all traffic laws and regulations

Where you'll work

PIONEER WORKS
CRABTREE MANORWAY SOUTH
BELVEDERE
DA17 6AH

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

  • An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation
  • At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying

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
  • Administrative skills
  • Team working
  • Physical fitness
  • Driving Licence

Other requirements

You can not have any of the following endorsement codes on your UK driving license? (UT, DR, DG, DD, BA, IN, AC, CD, LC30-50, MS50-90, MR, or TT) You do not have current criminal convictions that are not spent under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 You have not been disqualified from driving in the past 36 months You do not have more than 6 points on your driver's license 18 + Only due to insurance restrictions

About this employer

Rendrive are one of the largest construction haulage and general distribution and logistics companies near to London, the M25 and the South East of England. Rendrive can provide the key elements of any logistics supply chain including storage, material movement and consultancy services where required.

http://rendrive.com (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

  • Full time position and a LGV C+E licence

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

TRS TRAINING LIMITED

Dean

dean@rendrive.com

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000349739.

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Closes in 23 days (Sunday 30 November 2025 at 11:59pm)

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