We are seeking individuals to become class-one LGV driver Apprentices for articulated vehicles.
What you’ll be doing as a HGV/LGV Driver C+E Apprentice
- You will have a fully embedded induction programme delivered by Thames Water and Seetec Outsource Training and Skills.
- A journey of learning activities over the length of the apprenticeship programme.
- Access to online learning and an e-portfolio where you will be able to gather evidence to demonstrate your performance ensuring your apprenticeship – this evidence can be used towards your end point assessment.
- Allocation of an apprenticeship delivery coach who will carry out: regular training, assessment and support visits to ensure you acquire new learning, knowledge skills and behaviours to progress and develop, identify, track and support 20% off the job training activities, quarterly formal progress review meetings; identifying learning achievements and next steps.
- Apprenticeship Course Duration is 12- months plus end point assessment. (3-6 months)
When you join, you’ll become part of our thriving apprentice network and enjoy a comprehensive and tailored induction programme. This will be followed by a bespoke development programme to support your personal and professional development and enhance your career progression. As part of this, you’ll get involved in a range of activities and gain knowledge in areas such as mental health and wellbeing, sustainability and health and safety. In addition, you’ll join a variety of events, including our annual raft race.
From day one, we want you to do more than just show up – we want you to fully engage with every aspect of our development programme as these experiences aren’t just extras, they’re opportunities for your growth and development, and for forging meaningful personal and professional connections.
We work with organisations like the Apprenticeship Ambassador Network (AAN) to make sure we continue to offer the very best apprenticeships and graduate programmes, so you can be confident you’re getting a first-class start.
If you’re into big plans and challenges, you’ve come to the right place:
Real purpose, real support, and real opportunities are your journey and it begins at Thames Water.
Start date: 2nd September 2024
Base Location: Dorney WTW, Bath Road, Taplow, Maidenhead, SL6 0PR
Working hours: 38 hours per week. (Start time 09:00 am when onsite. Hours will vary when attending training or college).
Programme Length: 12 Months + End point assessment
Training provider details: Seetec Outsource Training and Skills.
Other immediate demands: You must hold a valid UK driving license and be 18 years of age to complete the apprenticeship programme.
What you should bring to the role
- Have a real drive and motivation to manage your learning and working life.
- Be focused, well organised, have excellent time management skills and have the dedication to succeed.
- Have great teamwork skills but also be able to work independently, putting customers at the heart of everything you do.
- Communicate effectively and be able to challenge when a problem arises.
- Be a champion for Health & Safety within the workplace for both you and your colleagues, helping us maintain our great reputation.
- Be ready to apply everything you learn in your day-to-day role and any projects outside of this.
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 £20,000.
- Annual Leave : 24 days holiday. (Plus bank holidays)
- Contributory pension – Defined Contribution - Maximum of 12% -2x employee contribution.
- Personal Medical Assessments – Open to all once a year.
- Wider benefits scheme including our benefits hub, which is packed full of offers and information to save you money and support your wellbeing.
Who are we?
At Thames Water, our purpose is crystal clear - to deliver life’s essential service so our customers, communities and planet can thrive.
Water is life’s great leveller. Every living thing needs it, every single day. From people to plants, birds to bees, farms to factories, we all need it to thrive, and we’re committed to taking care of it for us all.
But keeping water flowing is becoming harder. From scorching summers to wetter winters, extreme weather affects everything from our pipes to our local rivers. We must keep millions more kettles boiling, public services operating, washing machines spinning, showers running and more, so every drop is more precious than ever. Are you ready to play your part?
Working at Thames Water
At Thames Water, we recognise that people are at the heart of our business. To help us succeed in providing life's essential service, we need a range of skills and capabilities, representative of society throughout our business.
We seek to attract and retain a cultural mix of people who can offer different but complementary attitudes, values, talents, and knowledge. We understand the importance of appreciating and harnessing the unique skills, experiences, backgrounds, and differences that each individual brings.
Our over-arching diversity and inclusion aim is to ensure Thames Water is a diverse and inclusive great place to work. We encourage applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process.
Find out more about working at Thames Water.
When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business, meet colleagues and earn some extra money along the way.
Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.