Job Description
Purpose of Position
The Urban Driver Apprenticeship is a 13 - month programme where apprentices will learn all aspects of professional driving as well as gaining their Category C1 (7.5t) Licence.. This is with a view to moving to a full time 7.5t Driver position within DPD upon completion of the Apprenticeship.
Responsibilities include non-driving duties such as office work, drivers mate and warehousing during training.
Apprentices will also undertake a range of masterclasses which are designed to provide a broad range of knowledge about the job, alongside building their skills and behaviours.
Apprentie will obtain CPC licences as part of the Urban Driver Apprentice programme and is a legal requirement to drive LGV vehicles.
The Urban Driver Apprenticeship is designed to give apprentices the opportunity to explore and develop skills for further career progression within DPD.
Key Tasks/Areas of responsibility
- To carry out all tasks required as part of the Apprenticeship programme
- To load and unload vehicles in line with procedures.
- To plan and assess routes in line with daily needs.
- To complete all checks in a timely and accurate manner, in line with procedures.
- To ensure the vehicle is in full working order, and to report any faults in line with procedure.
- To carry out all vehicle checks.
- To monitor and prevent damage to vehicles and inform a supervisor where damage is identified.
- To ensure that all CPC, driving licence and driver’s hours legislation is adhered to.
- To collect parcels from customers and company sites in a timely and accurate manner, allowing for changes to schedule.
- To comply with the accident and breakdown procedures if appropriate.
- To implement the Health & Safety policy, ensuring and maintaining a safe working environment.
- Carry out such duties as may reasonably be requested by supervisors or other management.
- Attend additional training programmes to supplement both your learning and the Linehaul Operation.
