Apprentice Driver

LIFT SAFE LTD

Oldham (OL8 4PQ)

Closes in 28 days (Tuesday 31 March 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 24 February 2026

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Summary

We are looking for a motivated and reliable Apprentice HGV Driver to join our team. This role offers the opportunity to gain a professional HGV licence while learning all aspects of safe, compliant, and efficient goods transportation.  

Wage

£15,704 to £25,396.80, depending on your age

National Minimum Wage

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Training course
Large goods vehicle (LGV) driver C + E (level 2)
Hours
Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 6 April 2026

Duration

1 year

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

  • Assist with the safe loading and unloading of goods
  • Learn to operate HGV vehicles in line with road safety and company procedures
  • Carry out daily vehicle checks and report defects
  • Plan routes and follow delivery schedules
  • Maintain accurate delivery paperwork and digital records
  • Comply with drivers’ hours, tachograph, and transport regulations
  • Provide a professional and courteous service to customers

 

Where you'll work

Lift Safe
Oldham
OL8 4PQ

Training

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

Training provider

THE NATIONAL LOGISTICS ACADEMY LTD

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

Oldham OL8 4PQ.

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
  • Presentation skills
  • Team working
  • Initiative

Other requirements

  • They would need to spend nights away from home
  • Early starts to beat traffic

About this employer

Lift Safe Ltd

After this apprenticeship

Full-time driver.

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

THE NATIONAL LOGISTICS ACADEMY LTD

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000014308.

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Closes in 28 days (Tuesday 31 March 2026 at 11:59pm)