[Royal Mail]
LGV Driver Apprenticeship – Earn While You Learn
Location: Preston Mail Centre, 4 Pittman Way, Preston PR2 9GG
Salary: £24,476
Hours/Shifts: The role requires flexibility to work a variety of shifts including a requirement for night driving, weekends and bank holiday working.
Duration: 8 months
Qualification: LGV Driver Level 2 Apprenticeship
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Want a job that keeps the UK moving?
Kickstart your career by joining Royal Mail’s team of skilled professional drivers. Connect our network from A to B, enabling the wheels of our operation to run smoothly for colleagues and customers. We operate the largest and most recognisable Large Goods Vehicle (LGV) fleet in the UK, and we’re proud to have such a strong, safe, and skilled team of drivers on the road.
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Why choose this apprenticeship?
* Get paid from day one – no training costs.
* Learn on the job with real vehicles and expert mentors.
* Gain a nationally recognised qualification.
* Start a career with clear progression in a growing industry.
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What will you do?
On the programme you’ll benefit from on-the-job driving experience and complete a range of activities designed to teach you everything you need to know about the role. This includes learning how to:
* Drive large goods vehicles safely and legally.
* Collect and transport mail from our different sites, visiting both our internal and external customers, and moving it to the next stage of the delivery process
* Safely load and unload parcels and letters delivering to schedule, and maintaining the security of your loaded items throughout the journey
• Use the latest technology to support you in your role, with the autonomy you need to get the job done efficiently
Royal Mail operates a 24/7 operation throughout the year. And you will experience working across the different operational shifts including nights and weekends.
You’ll split your time between on-the-job training and off-the-job learning with a specialist provider. By the end, you’ll have your LGV licence and the confidence to take on the road.
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Why Royal Mail?
* Paid training and support from day one.
* No need to already hold an LGV licence.
* A friendly team and structured development.
* A long-term career with one of the UK’s most trusted brands.
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Who can apply?
* A full UK manual car licence.
* Meet minimum age requirement of 21.
* A positive attitude and willingness to learn.
* Pass assessments and medical checks.
No experience? No problem. We’ll give you everything you need to succeed.
Please note: If you already hold an LGV licence, you will not be eligible for this apprenticeship. Instead, please revisit the Royal Mail Careers site and apply for one of our LGV Driver roles.
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What happens after?
Once qualified, you could:
* Become a full-time LGV Driver.
* Move into specialist driving roles.
* Progress into trainer, operations, or leadership positions.
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Ready to start your journey? Apply today and drive your career forward.
What Happens Next
Once you’ve applied, we’ll invite you to complete a numerical and verbal reasoning. These help us see how you work with words and numbers — and they’re a great way to show off your strengths! After that, you’ll use the link we send to register with our training provider GTG.
When you’ve registered, the GTG will give you a screening call to guide you through the next steps and answer any questions. If you’re successful, you’ll be invited to a competency interview where you can really shine and show us what you can bring to the role. We’re excited to see you move forward and can’t wait to get to know you!
We’re Here to Support You
We know a recruitment process can feel like a big commitment, so we’ll keep you updated at every stage and make sure you have everything you need to succeed. Most importantly, we want you to enjoy the journey and get a real sense of what it’s like to be part of our team.
We can’t wait to meet you.
Trust is the foundation of Royal Mail. We aim to be transparent about the qualities we seek and what a career with us entails, building trust from the start of your journey with us. Your interview is the first step, and we want you to shine. To help you prepare, we’ll provide your interview questions in advance, so you can have your best examples ready. At Royal Mail Group, we value trust and our people.
Royal Mail Group is committed to inclusion and representing the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals. As a proud Gold signatory to the Armed Forces Covenant, we especially encourage applications from the Armed Forces community, including cadet instructors and spouses/partners.
We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process. If you require any adjustments to support you during the hiring process, please discuss these with your recruiter when contacted.
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Closing Date: Monday 2nd March 2026. Please note, this advert may close early if the appropriate number of applications has been reached.
Already work for Royal Mail? Please apply through our internal careers board using your SuccessFactors profile. If you have any questions, check the Your Career page Robin or speak to your Line Manager.