HGV Driver Apprenticeship

As part of this apprenticeship you will work closely with our experienced HGV Drivers in order to learn and understand the role of logistics/transport in the Construction and Civil Engineering sector while undertaking the required training to obtain the relevant license classifications for lone working. 

Understand and demonstrate the importance of Health and Safety in the workplace.  Comply with organisational safety, policies and procedures. 
Safe, controlled and fuel efficient driving techniques relating to driving the LGV. *vehicle configurations and associated safety issues, including safe access and egress from vehicles and trailers to include prevention of falling from height.  Safe use of equipment and machinery eg manual handling equipment, vehicle and delivery systems, including where to find relevant instructions.  Guidance on vehicle preparation, including vehicle safety checks/inspections, defect reporting, safety requirements, loading, securing and unloading processes.  How to protect the vehicle and associated loads, including management of unlawful access to vehicle and loads.  Basic IT applications and other relevant technology and systems eg tachographs, adaptive braking, hand held scanners, on board telematics etc

Training:
You will work full time and attend college on schedule days/times to be confirmed nearer the time.

Training Outcome:
There will be the opportunity to do additional course to enhance your driving, enabling progress in what you can drive and deliver.  Not to mention the many other opportunities available within Murphy.

Employer Description:
Murphy is a leading international, multi-disciplined engineering and construction company founded in 1951 that improves life by delivering world-class infrastructure. Operating in the United Kingdom, Ireland and North America, Murphy provides better engineered solutions to infrastructure sectors including transportation, water, power and natural resources. We also have a number of related businesses – Ground Engineering; Utility Connections; Murphy Plant; Murphy Process Engineering; Pipeline Testing Services; Specialist Welding Services; and Electrical Services. Murphy is a specialist in delivering pipelines, design, structural steel, tunnelling, fabrication, bridges and piling, and has a substantial holding of plant, equipment and facilities. Murphy employs more than 4,000 engineers, professional managers and skilled operatives around the world. Together, we work as ‘One Murphy’ by directly delivering the people, plant and expertise needed to make projects a success. There’s more to Murphy.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday, between the Hours of 7.00am and 5.00pm.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Problem solving skills,Team working