HGV Apprentice Whistl North

WHISTL LIMITED

Manchester (M28 1QG)

Closes in 11 days (Tuesday 18 August 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 4 August 2026

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Summary

Fantastic opportunity to join a growing business who are market leaders in delivery management, e-commerce, fulfilment, customer service. A company that supports diversity and inclusion is a Disability Confident member; a member of the Valuable 500 and also the Race at Work Charter.

Wage

£28,173.60 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

Training course
Large goods vehicle (LGV) driver C + E (level 2)
Hours
Any 5 days from 7 flexible shifts, but likely to be days whilst training - shifts can be days, backs or nights. (Fewer days are available on request).

42 hours a week

Start date

Tuesday 1 September 2026

Duration

1 year 1 month

Positions available

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

·        To collect and deliver customers goods in line with company and customer requirements safely and securely.

·        Accurately complete relevant paperwork as required in line with company procedures.

·        Ensure that vehicles are fuelled and left secure at the end of each shift.

·        Ensure that daily vehicle checks are carried out and defects reported.

·        Maintaining the vehicle in a clean and tidy condition.

·        To accurately check product when loading / unloading to ensure nil discrepancies.

·        Ensures that tachograph use is correct, and card downloaded daily in accordance with legislation.

·        To provide a high level of internal and external customer care, including the use of Company vehicles.

·        Driving company vehicles in a safe and proper manner in accordance with the Department of Transport and current driver legislation.

·        Comply and act in accordance with the Whistl Driver’s handbook.

·        Carry out any other relevant duties as requested by the Line Manager to ensure the effective performance of the depot operation.

·        Reporting of any accident, breakdown, or emergency in line with divisional policy.

·        Responsible for maintaining and complying with company Health and Safety standards thereby minimising the risk to yourself and other persons.

·        To undertake in any developmental training as required in compliance with the Company’s commitment to the Investor in People standard.

Where you'll work

3 Astley Park Way
Worsley
Manchester
M28 1QG

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)

Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)

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

This training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

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

We are a delivery management company providing efficient, high-quality and competitively priced services across Business Mail, Parcels, Fulfilment and Doordrop Media in the UK and internationally. Distributing more than 4 billion items annually, we are market leaders in mail services handling over 50% of business mail in UK. Our mail expertise supports our continued growth in parcel delivery and ecommerce markets, combined with our unique advertising portfolio across Doordrop Media.

Disability Confident

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

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

If successful at class 2 licence, salary will increase + overtime and will pay for class 1 and if successful, potential to be kept on permanently on HGV salary.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

TRS TRAINING LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000046317.

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Closes in 11 days (Tuesday 18 August 2026 at 11:59pm)