Light Goods Vehicle Driver C&E Apprentice Level 2 Apprentice

Light Goods Vehicle Driver C&E Apprentice Level 2

Division: Asset Operations & Capital Delivery

Locations: Basingstoke (RG24 8LL) & Oxford STW (OX4 4YU)

Contract type: Permanent; Full/Part-time Apprentice

Hours: 38 hours per week

Salary: Starting salary of £22,500 per annum

Job grade: A

Closing date: 07/05/2026

Start date: September 2026

Typical duties will include:

• Shadowing drivers to learn routes and the sites we attend.
• Driving with inter-site teams to move sludge between sewage treatment works.
• Driving with the cake teams to deliver material to farmers for spreading on fields.
• Driving with combi teams to clear out wet wells and prevent blockages.
• Managing vehicle movements and collections, including welfare units, tankers, Hiabs, cars, and 4x4s.
• Assisting with general vehicle maintenance to keep the fleet clean, fueled, charged, and ready to assist at any moment.

About the Apprenticeship Programme

• Fully embedded induction programme delivered by Thames Water and TRS Training.
• On job training provided by the employer.
• Allocation of an apprenticeship delivery coach who will provide regular training to develop your knowledge and skills.
• Access to online learning and an e portfolio to gather evidence of progress, supporting the end point assessment.
• Initial location: Basingstoke Sewage Treatment Works (STW) for the first 12 months.
• Working hours: 38 hours per week (start time 9:00 am when onsite; hours may vary during training or college attendance).
• Training provider: TRS Training.
• Qualifications obtained: Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (Driver CPC) and Class C+E licence.
• Requirements: You must hold a valid UK driving licence and be at least 18 years old to complete the programme.

What you should bring to the role

• An interest in driving and logistics, with the ambition to develop professional LGV skills.
• A commitment to safety: you'll be a role model for health and safety on the road and onsite.
• A proactive and responsible attitude: you'll take pride in delivering excellent service, maintaining vehicle standards, and ensuring every journey is completed efficiently and safely.
• Excellent communication skills: whether coordinating with team members, site staff, or customers, you'll communicate clearly and confidently.
• A team player who can also work independently: you'll adapt to different environments and challenges, supporting your colleagues and working on your own initiative.
• Motivation and a willingness to learn: you'll embrace every training opportunity, applying new skills quickly and striving to improve throughout the apprenticeship and beyond.
• A valid UK driving licence and minimum age of 18 to meet apprenticeship requirements and licence regulations.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive starting salary of £22,500 per annum and, upon completion of your apprenticeship, a starting salary of £38,126 to £47,674 per annum, depending on your shift pattern.
• Annual leave: 24 days holiday per year, increasing to 28 days with length of service (plus bank holidays).
• Generous pension scheme through AON.
• Access to benefits such as annual health MOTs, physiotherapy and counselling, Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers, and life assurance.

We welcome applications from everyone and want to ensure you feel supported throughout the recruitment process. If you need any adjustments, such as extra time or accessible formats, please let us know and we'll support you.