HGV Driving Apprentice
City: Bellshill Contract Type: Full-time Job-Code: 4667 Department:
Your Tasks
- Undertake a comprehensive training programme including completion of Level 2 Large Goods Vehicle (LGV) apprenticeship standard.
- Learn to operate the vehicle safely and in accordance with the law (tachograph law and drivers hours limits).
- Carry out duties in a timely and safe manner ensuring that the most efficient route is planned and followed at all times, taking into consideration the additional characteristics of an articulated vehicle.
- Provide excellent customer service through the timely and safe delivery / exchange of containers, in addition to the effective handling of any customer queries or concerns whilst always respecting the customer’s property.
- Support the supervision of vehicle loading to ensure products are safely stored and secured to minimise chances of damage.
- Support the checking of the vehicle to ensure it is roadworthy, taking care to prevent damage to the vehicle or trailer, and maintaining the cleanliness of the driving cab (internally and externally) and the load area to ensure no cross contamination of goods.
- Attend essential continuation training in order to carry out the driver role and develop awareness of new methods and changes in legislation.
- Support the Site Administration team as required.
Our Requirements
- Must hold a clean, UK Driving licence.
- Must be over the age of 18.
- Reasonable standard of secondary education, including National 5 / GCSEs or equivalent in English and Maths - Level 4 and above.
- Basic standard of IT skills and competent use of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Good health and safety awareness.
- Self-motivated with good communication and interpersonal skills.
We Offer
- The opportunity to join Timberpak, a leading Wood Recycler, which grades and processes various forms of waste wood for the production of wood-based materials by its parent company EGGER; focussed on quality, customer service, environment and sustainability. Competitive employee benefits and pension scheme.
Other benefits include:
- A competitive salary and pension scheme (with Life Assurance).
- An annual Christmas bonus and gift.
- Annual lifestyle and wellbeing checks.
- The chance to work for an international business operating across 11 countries.
- 33 days holiday allowance (including bank holidays).
- Subsidised travel to and from work.
- An environmental and sustainability focused employer.
- Tailored training and career development opportunities.
- The opportunity to take part in a range of employee wellbeing initiatives.
- Access to free fruit on a weekly basis.
- Free parking in a secure staff car park.
Your Contact
Katrina McEwan, HR
T 01290 427406