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Trainee HGV Driver

£Competitive + Benefits, Class 2 Category C Driver Apprenticeship

Basildon, Essex

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Are you looking to kick start your career or grow your career in a different industry? Have you had a clean Category B (Car) driving licence for 12 months? If you're passionate about customer service, teamwork, and safety and want the opportunity to earn whilst you complete your Category C (Class 2) Driver training and gain your license to become the next generation of HGV drivers, we want to hear from you! 
 
CCF are a nationwide distributor of insulation and interior building products to the UK construction industry. We’re part of the Travis Perkins Group, and proud to have been recognised as one of the UK’s top employers since 2010. Right from the start of your career with us, you’ll be supported in your development. You’ll join our CCF Certificate in Driving Programme, a 12 month Apprenticeship that will give you the tools to be successful in your role and will allow you to achieve your Category C driving license. Over the length of your apprenticeship programme, you’ll explore: 
  • Our safety culture within branch 
  • The products we sell and the services we provide 
  • How to safely load/unload your vehicle 
  • Category C driver training and attainment of your license 
Our Apprenticeships are focused on your development and factor study time into your working week, so you can achieve your qualification without affecting your work-life balance. We provide you with a fantastic support network through; 1:1 coaching, mentoring and technical and skills training to enable you to progress your career with us. Along the way, our experienced team will provide you with plenty of support to ensure you get the best out of your Apprenticeship, and you will be out on the road with our experienced drivers as a Drivers Mate.
 
Your role responsibilities will require you to:
  • Transport stock (including Insulation, Drywall, Ceilings, Fire Protection, Flooring, Partitioning) in a safe and professional manner from our branches to our customers.
  • You will learn how to operate a Tacho' & use our electronic handheld devices to record your vehicle checks & fulfil your daily delivery manifest.
  • Load / unload your vehicle in the yard & on-site using the MOFFETT, it’ll be your responsibility to ensure the vehicle is properly loaded, safe and in-line with road and transport legislation.
  • You will be performing multi-drop work within the branch designated delivery area.
Please note: Candidates must hold a clean Category B (Car) UK driving license and have held it for at least 12 months to be considered for this opportunity 
 
What’s in it for you?

A competitive salary and benefits which include 22 days holiday, a half yearly colleague bonus and colleague discounts across the Travis Perkins Group businesses. We also have a number of online discounts at leading retailers from theme parks to eating out and cinemas. Our working hours also offer a great work life balance - most of our customers choose to enjoy their weekends and bank holidays which means you can too!"

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