Introduction

An exciting opportunity for an Apprentice Cat C1 Driver, aged 25+ due to insurance limitations, to join our team and develop a long-term career within our business. The successful candidate will work towards becoming a fully trained and competent driver/Hiab crane operator.

About the Employer

We hold ourselves up to the highest of standards and have been part of this sector of the elevator industry since 2000. We have an immense amount of knowledge from over 50 years of experience within the industry, and continue to expand our practices each and every day.

What You'll Do

The successful candidate will work towards becoming a fully trained and competent driver/operator, supporting different areas of our operation including warehouse work, van deliveries, and eventually LGV/Hiab crane lorry deliveries.

This is a varied role suited to someone who is reliable, practical, safety-conscious and keen to learn all aspects of specialist logistics within the lift and elevator sector.

The role will be based at our Dartford depot and will involve working in the warehouse, assisting with goods in and goods out, carrying out daily multi-drop van deliveries into London, and progressing towards operating one of our 18-ton Hiab crane lorries to deliver elevator equipment across London and the surrounding areas.

The Apprentice Cat C1 Driver will support the day-to-day operations of Adept Elevator Storage Distribution while completing structured apprenticeship training. The role is designed to give the apprentice practical experience across warehouse operations, van delivery work and specialist LGV/Hiab crane delivery services.

The apprentice will learn how to safely handle, store, load, transport and deliver lift and elevator equipment, working in line with company procedures, customer requirements, road transport regulations and health and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Warehouse Duties:

Assist with the safe receiving, checking, storage and dispatch of goods
Help load and unload vehicles safely and efficiently
Support the movement of palletised and loose goods around the warehouse
Learn how to use warehouse equipment, including forklift truck operation once trained and authorised
Pick, prepare and organise goods for onward delivery
Keep warehouse areas clean, tidy and safe
Follow all manual handling, lifting and health and safety procedures
Report damaged goods, shortages, hazards or operational issues to a supervisor

Van Delivery Duties:

Carry out daily multi-drop deliveries into London and surrounding areas using company vans

Training Outcome

The role is designed to give the apprentice practical experience across warehouse operations, van delivery work and specialist LGV/Hiab crane delivery services.

Skills Required

Communication skills
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Number skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative
Physical fitness
Health and Safety awareness

Qualifications

Essential - Driving Licence - Driving licence - Pass

Course Information

Course: Urban driver (level 2)

Level: 2

Route: Transport and logistics

Apprenticeship Level: Intermediate

Working Arrangements

Working Week: This apprenticeship is for 40 hours per week, exact working days and hours TBC.

Expected Duration: 1 Year 1 Month

Training Provider: TRS TRAINING LIMITED

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