HGV Apprentice

HGV Apprentice - fully paid training programme - Shropshire Night driving HGV role  •  Full UK manual car licence needed  •  Over 18 years of age Hours: 45 hrs per week → increases to 48 hrs after licence achieved Mix of daytime and night time training → night time work once qualified Location: Cotteswold Dairy Shropshire, SY1 3TG Training Duration: Fixed-term 8 months Qualification: National Logistics Academy "HGV Urban Driver Level 2" + Category C licence on completion Want a driving career with real future progression - not just a job? Join us as an HGV Apprentice and train to become a fully qualified Class 2 Driver with paid learning, driving hours, mentoring and real-world logistics experience. You’ll work with our Depot Haulage Team & The National Logistics Academy to gain everything you need to drive solo with confidence. What you’ll gain • Fully funded training to achieve a Category C / Class 2 licence • Online theory portal, hazard perception, medical + revision support • Practical driving lessons, module 3a + 3b testing, Module 4 qualification • Buddy-route learning, hands-on loading and logistics experience • A career for life - not just a qualification • Future pathways → Class 2 Driver · Senior Driver Main duties (once qualified) • Drive safely, legally & respectfully in local communities • Load & secure goods for delivery, checking each order is complete • Report defects, incidents & breakdowns quickly and correctly • Deliver to customers on schedule, maintaining high standards • Maintain a clean cab and represent Team Cotteswold positively • Manage order updates, changes & returns professionally • Collect empties where required What you need • Full UK manual driving licence with good history • Able to work nights/weekends and manage physical tasks • Strong customer service approach & good communication • Reliable, motivated, focused and safety-aware • Willing to learn, grow and take feedback well Why you'll love this pathway • Earn while you learn - no student debt • Fast career progression & nationally recognised licence • Real responsibility from day one • Supportive trainers, mentoring & structured roadmap • Practical skills that stay with you for life Benefits that hit differently • Enhanced apprentice pay + qualification uplift after pass • 30 days holiday (pro-rated for initial employment period) • Discounted dairy products + delivery options • Refer-a-friend bonus up to £500 • Cycle to work scheme + Aviva pension • Claim back healthcare costs via Simply Health wellbeing support If you want a career where you’re trusted, trained and backed all the way to your Class 2 licence - click **Apply** and start your journey with Cotteswold Dairy. Keywords: HGV Apprentice, HGV Training, Class 2 Licence, C Training, Logistics Apprentice, Driver Apprenticeship, Trainee HGV Driver, LGV Level 2, National Logistics Academy, Transport Apprenticeship