Summary
We’re looking for an individual 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.
What you will 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
Training
Urban Driver Level 2.
As an 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 and skills
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Number skills
- Team working
- Physical fitness
- Driving License
About this employer
We have 6 Operating Depots! 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.
After this apprenticeship
Once completed, you will achieve a role as HGV Cat C Driver.
Things to consider
- 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
Employee benefits
We have 5 Operating Depots! Pension, life insurance, health cashback scheme, cycle to work scheme, 28 days holiday (including bank holidays), FORS training, CPC qualification, continuous learning and development opportunities.