Apprentice HGV Driver

Apprenticeships; Liniclate; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading transport company in Scotland is offering a Modern Apprenticeship in Driving Goods Vehicles. This role includes training to achieve a fully-funded Class 1 driving licence while learning essential skills in the transportation field. Responsibilities include yard duties and vehicle operations, with full support provided throughout the apprenticeship. Ideal for individuals looking to build a career in the transport industry.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Training & Development opportunities

28 days paid leave

Employer contributory pension scheme

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Must have a car licence.
• Ability to work in teams and follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Deliver training in forklift operation.
• Conduct general yard duties.
• Assist HGV drivers with loading and unloading.

Skills

Driving skills

Forklift operation

Teamwork

Job description

Job Overview

Ferguson Transport & Shipping is seeking an ambitious individual to join a Modern Apprenticeship in Driving Goods Vehicles. This is your opportunity to build an exciting career in transportation by achieving a fully‑funded Class 1 licence with one of the largest general haulage businesses in the Highlands & Islands of Scotland.

The successful applicant will work alongside our current team whilst completing a Modern Apprenticeship in Driving Goods Vehicles. Full training will be provided in all activities, including Terberg Tug Works Vehicle Operation and the safe operation of a forklift truck.

What You Can Expect

• Competitive salary
• Excellent scope to develop your career
• Group Life Assurance cover
• Occupational Health Support
• Training & Development opportunities
• 28 days paid leave per annum (pro‑rata), enhanced with service
• Loyalty bonus payment scheme
• Employer contributory pension scheme
• Employee assistance programme

Responsibilities

Duties will initially include washing lorries, trailers and other plant. Then progressing to work with our Shunter Operators, learning forklift operations, trailer movements and general yard duties. As a Shunter Operator, you will drive works vehicles with a variety of attachments, ensure safe and secure loading and unloading of HGV trailers, assist HGV Drivers, and move trailers around the site using a Terberg unit, keeping yards and loading areas functioning efficiently. This will establish essential skills for becoming an HGV Driver and give insight into what will be required as an HGV Driver.

Following a period of shunting duties, training will begin for the Modern Apprenticeship. During this time, support will be given to obtain the required HGV medical, provisional licence and theory tests.

This is a progressive training position where a car licence is required. It is expected to take around 6‑12 months to complete before moving on to the role of HGV Driver.

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Seniority level

Internship

Employment type

Part‑time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Government Administration