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As a driver apprentice we'll give you all the training you need to get your LGV (large goods vehicle) driving licence in just three months. You'll get a starting salary of between £23,762 and £25,592 (depending on your location), increasing to between £29,700 and £31,990 once you've got your licence.

We asked our current Co-op driver apprentices what's great about their role...

• Financial security – you get a great salary and a secure job you can build your life around
• Training – you get free first class training from experienced Co-op colleagues and external mentors
• Career prospects – with drivers in demand, you'll get the qualification and skillset to build a sustainable career
• Freedom – you can use your time on the road to reflect and learn by listening to music or audiobooks
• Work/life balance – you’ll work a set number of hours, and you’ll never have to sleep in your lorry

What you’ll cover in your apprenticeship

• months 1-3: practical and theoretical learning to help you obtain your LGV category C class 2 licence
• months 3-15: practical learning towards your Class 1 licence, and further learning across a range of modules including:
• understanding driving regulations
• driving efficiently
• delivering great customer service
• working as part of a team

You can find out more about the apprenticeship course here.

Hours of work

This is a full time apprenticeship – you’ll work a 40 hour week, and your working pattern will be discussed at interview. There are fixed and flexible shift patterns available. It’s possible you’ll occasionally work more than 40 hours in a week if you’re delayed by traffic – you’ll always be paid overtime if you work more than your weekly contracted hours.

The apprenticeship will suit people who have 

• a current full UK/EU drivers’ licence
• an interest in developing a career in driving at Co-op
• the commitment to study and work to complete the apprenticeship
• eligibility to obtain a medical certificate and provisional licence if offered the job
• the ability to commit to a minimum 40 hours per week, working across a variety of shifts

Which locations are we recruiting in?

• Birtley (DH2 1AE)
• Castlewood (NG17 1JF)
• Plymouth (PL7 4JH)
• Thurrock (RM20 3EN)