HGV Driver (Cat C) Apprentice

IAA UK Auctions Ltd

Canvey Island (SS8 0NR)

Closes in 21 days (Thursday 5 February 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 14 January 2026

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Summary

Kick start your HGV career with us as an HGV Cat C, Urban Driver. Based out of our Canvey Island depot, you will be working as a 3.5 tonne driver collecting vehicles, working towards obtaining a Level 2 (CAT C) HGV driver Apprenticeship qualification

• Wage:

  £24,960 a year

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  Retention bonus.

• Training course: Urban driver (level 2)
• Hours: Monday - Friday: 6am start.

  40 hours a week

• Start date:

  Friday 6 February 2026

• Duration:

  8 months

• 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

• Collect/deliver vehicles from/to different locations, customer home addresses, holding garages, police pounds and company yards
• Disconnect low-voltage batteries where possible before loading onto the transporters (with the exception of the vehicles being placed onto the PEAK (follow the battery disconnection process)
• Review daily workload and check to ensure all relevant information and checks are attached and completed correctly, considering the type of vehicles (height, weight, dimensions), order of collections/deliveries and any specific time constraints, determine the most effective route, ensuring any low bridges and weight restrictions are observed
• Complete the driver's daily vehicle checks on PDA and advise the transport manager of any defects that need to be corrected before the vehicle can be driven safely, accidents, breakdowns or any other event that affects normal operating schedules
• Loading, securing and unloading vehicles, with the assistance of a forklift if required, using winches, ratchets, straps or chains in accordance with company standards for security and safety
• Using a measuring stick to determine your vehicle and load height and recording this on the cab height indicator
• Working in all types of weather and at heights
• Keep up to date and comply with all working time directives, driving time and any other transport regulations, the company driver's manual and route restrictions
• Responsible for driving in a safe and courteous manner at all times, completing tachographs, and defect
• Records, accident reports and any other records or documents required for driving, collections and deliveries, etc., in accordance with agreed standards and procedures
• Ensure all payment transactions are completed accurately with the relevant documentation retained for the Transport Admin Team
• Ensuring the company's PDA / fuel card and credit card are kept secure and safe at all times
• Responsible for obtaining relevant signatures, the collection, safekeeping and delivery of keys, belongings, documents, payments, etc. that are integral to the normal operating schedule
• Responsible for obtaining photographic evidence of vehicles and damage in accordance with agreed standards and procedures
• Responsible for ensuring that vehicles are kept in a clean condition, internally and externally, and the vehicles are delivered for scheduled services or repairs as advised by the transport department
• Liaise with customers in a courteous and professional manner
• Observe and adhere to relevant health, safety, environment, and quality requirements in operation at other premises that may be visited during the course of the working day
• Report any accidents/damage as soon as possible and in compliance with the company's accident reporting procedures
• Report any endorsements on driving licence, keep licence, driver's card and CPC up to date
• To complete all tasks deemed to be a reasonable request by any colleague in a timely, efficient and safe manner

Where you'll work

Haven Road
Canvey Island
SS8 0NR

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 8 months to complete. You will 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.    

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
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Team working
• Physical fitness
• Driving License

Other requirements

Candidates need to have a valid UK driving licence.

About this employer

IAA UK Auctions is a leading global digital marketplace connecting vehicle buyers and sellers. Leveraging leading-edge technology and focusing on innovation, IAA’s unique platform facilitates the marketing and sale of total-loss, damaged and low-value vehicles. IAA serves a global buyer base – located in over 170 countries – and a full spectrum of sellers, including insurers, dealerships, fleet leasing companies, rental car companies, and charitable organizations. Buyers have access to multiple digital bidding and buying channels, innovative vehicle merchandising, and efficient evaluation services, enhancing the overall purchasing experience. IAA offers sellers a comprehensive suite of services aimed at maximizing vehicle value, reducing administrative costs, shortening selling cycle time and delivering the highest economic returns

https://www.iaai.com/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

Ongoing training and professional development.

Free onsite parking.

Uniform and PPE provided, Telus Health.

28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays).

After this apprenticeship

Once completed, you will achieve a role as HGV Cat C Driver.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

TRS TRAINING LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000004656.

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Closes in 21 days (Thursday 5 February 2026 at 11:59pm)