LGV Driver Apprentice
R. COLLARD LIMITED
Hook (RG27 0PZ)
Closes on Saturday 28 February 2026
Posted on 16 January 2026
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Summary
We're looking for individuals who are driven and passionate. Keen to learn about working in the transport and demolition world. You'll be a logical, pragmatic thinker, someone with a common-sense and a warm approach when it comes to working with the public. You'll also be someone who is comfortable working alone and as part of the team.
- Wage
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£29,835 a year
- Training course
- Urban driver (level 2)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday: 7am - 4pm
45 hours a week
- Start date
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Sunday 1 March 2026
- Duration
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1 year
- Positions available
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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
We will train you to be competent driving all the different vehicle types in our fleet under the supervision and guidance of a mentor.
Driving our vehicles can be a physical job so you will need to be fit and healthy with a common-sense approach as health and safety is at the core of our company.
We will train you to competently drive and use 3.5tonne cage vans, skip trucks, grabs, tippers, roro's, mixers and sweepers.
Liaising with customers to provide an efficient service.
Complete e learning and classroom-based training as required.
Where you'll work
Unit 4, Eversley Haulage Park
Brickhouse Hill, Eversley
Hook
RG27 0PZ
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
Urban Driver Level 2.
As a HGV Driver Apprentice (CAT C), 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
- Number skills
- Team working
- Physical fitness
- Driving License
Other requirements
Category B clean driving licence with 2 years of UK driving experience.
Physically fit and healthy.
Be able to provide 2 personal references.
Lives locally to one of our depots.
Willing and eager to learn.
Commit to a 2-year learning agreement.
About this employer
Since 1994 our family-run business has grown, adapted, and evolved to reflect the many changes in the construction and waste sectors.
Today, Collard Group is the enabling partner for construction projects. We’re leaders in recycling and waste management. We’re also producers of premium recycled aggregates and award-winning ready mix concrete products using demolition waste.
http://www.rcollard.com/ (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
Pension, life insurance, health cashback scheme, cycle to work scheme, 28 days holiday (inc bank holidays), FORS training, CPC qualification, continuous learning and development opportunities.
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 VAC2000009256.
Apply now
Closes on Saturday 28 February 2026