LGV Driver C&E Apprentice Level 2 Apprentice

Basingstoke - RG24 8LL, Oxford STW - OX4 4YU

Job title LGV Driver C&E Apprentice Level 2 Apprentice Ref 43713 Division Asset Operations & Capital Delivery Location Basingstoke - RG24 8LL, Oxford STW - OX4 4YU Contract type Permanent Full/Part-time Apprentice Hours 38 Salary Starting salary of £22,500 per annum Job grade A Closing date 09/06/2026

At Thames Water, we're offering an exciting opportunity to train as a Class One LGV Driver through our fully supported apprenticeship programme.

If you already hold a Class One license, you're not eligible for this apprenticeship.

Start Date: September 2026

Where you will work

Location: Oxford

Hours: 38 hours a week across four working days plus one off the job training day

What you will be doing as an LGV Class One Apprentice (Level 2)

This is a fantastic opportunity to learn skills that are in high demand across the industry and will set you on the path to a rewarding career.

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 Thames Water's fleet clean, fueled, charged, and ready to assist at any moment.

About the Apprenticeship Programme

• A fully embedded induction programme delivered by Thames Water and TRS Training.
• On the 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 demonstrating your progress, which will support your end point assessment.
• Initial location: Basingstoke Sewage Treatment Works (STW) for the first 12 months.
• Working hours: 38 hours per week (start time 9:00am 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 license.
• Requirements: You must hold a valid UK driving licence and be at least 18 years old to complete the apprenticeship programme.

Assessment Centre are scheduled to take place in June 2026

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 on site, keeping yourself, your team, and the public safe at all times.
• 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 co ordinating with team members, site staff, or customers, you'll communicate clearly and confidently and know when to raise concerns.
• 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 your apprenticeship and beyond.
• A valid UK driving licence and a minimum age of 18 to meet apprenticeship requirements and licence regulations.

What's in it for you?

If you want a career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people's lives while helping to protect the environment for future generations, an apprenticeship position at Thames Water could be perfect for you.

• Competitive starting salary of £22,500 per annum, and following completion of your apprenticeship, you will be offboarded on 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 with the length of service (plus bank holidays).
• Generous Pension Scheme through AON.
• Access to benefits to help you take care of you and your family's health and wellbeing, and your finances - from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.

Disclaimer: Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.