Apprentice Large Goods Vehicle (LGV) Driver

Your duties will include:

Assisting with the cleanliness of the borough by supporting with the driving and operating of vehicles Working as a member of the team alongside the cleansing operatives Shadow the driver and support as necessary for the assigned vehicle Complete vehicle checks and report any faults Load and unload the vehicle Support the driver with the timings of routes and with any information on the collection and/or delivery of loads

Training:

Qualification – Level 2 Large Goods Vehicle Driver (Cat C) plus experience of working in a busy local authority cleansing team.

Apprentices without Level 1 English and maths will need to achieve this level and take the test for Level 2 English and maths prior to taking the end-point assessment.

On and off the job training and location to be confirmed.

Training Outcome:

Support towards end of fixed term contract is provided by a dedicated Apprenticeship Team, which includes eligibility for redeployment in the last 2 months of contract.

Employer Description:
Sefton Council is a local authority within the Liverpool City Region. Sefton is a diverse and exciting borough and is a great place to live and work. As an employer we can offer a diverse range of job roles across a variety of settings. We offer attractive conditions of service which allow for a good work life balance and invest in our staff through our learning and development programme. Inclusive Recruitment We are proud to be an organisation which embraces diversity and difference. We employ colleagues who each bring their own unique skills to deliver an excellent service to our customers. We always recruit the most talented people for any role, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, race, religion or belief, gender or sexual orientation. We aim to be reflective of the communities that we operate in. We promote diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. Visit Inclusive Recruitment (sefton.gov.uk) for further information regarding the Council’s approach to Inclusive Recruitment. Equal Opportunities Please note that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for these jobs (as given in the Person Specification) and who want to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme will be invited to interview.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday - 7.30am to 4pm.

Skills:
Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Physical fitness