£24,000 starting rate Romsey, Hampshire Back to careers We are recruiting for an HGV driver/Transport Compliance apprentice at our site based in Romsey, Hampshire with a potential start date of May 2024. This amazing opportunity is not just a job; it will provide you with the knowledge and skills to develop a long-lasting career as a logistics professional. We will work in partnership with TRS to deliver a 24-month training programme which will result in you becoming a fully-fledged member of our driver team. We will expect you to work hard and be 100% committed, but you will have the guidance of fellow colleagues, driver trainers and management to help you grow and fulfil your full potential. Our apprenticeship programme combines technical skills training, academic study and work-based learning including job shadowing. Bringing learning and earning together, not only will you study towards obtaining a nationally recognised qualification, you will also earn a good salary which increases as you pass key training milestones. Your challenge In this role, the key responsibilities will include: Delivering our products in line with our agreed service levels to customers throughout the South whilst ensuring a professional service throughout Learning about the regulations surrounding drivers' hours, tachographs and working time legislation to ensure both compliance and safety standards are adhered to Assisting Transport Manager with Compliance based tasks Taking ownership in maintaining the cleanliness and appearance of the company vehicles, as they represent the high level of service we strive to offer What we offer Starting salary of £24,000 PA, increasing to £29,000 PA after completion of initial qualifications (12 months). This will increase to a full driver's salary after full completion of qualifications (estimated 24 months) Social working hours Monday to Friday, giving you more work/life balance Fully employer funded training Employer pension contributions 24 days holiday (plus statutory days) Life assurance and other benefits available Key skills and experience Valid UK driving licence (car) with at least 3 years driving experience and no endorsements (ESSENTIAL) English and Maths at GCSE Grade D (or equivalent) would be desirable but not essential as our apprenticeship programme can support you with further achievements in these areas if required It Literate and Excel knowledge Time Keeping/Organization A clear passion for HGV driving and logistics A can-do attitude and appreciation of customer service An excellent team player with the ability to remain motivated whilst working alone You will need to attend an on-site assessment (Date TBC) to give you an opportunity to meet us and find out about us as a Company. Further information about our training provider TRS and what we can offer can be found at https://www.trstrainingltd.com/lgv-driving/ .