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About this apprenticeship
Typical duties will include:
Shadowing drivers to learn routes and the sites we attend
Driving with inter-site teams to move sludge between sewage treatment works
Driving with the cake teams to deliver material to farmers for spreading on fields. (further clarity on cake teams for someone who isn’t familiar with LGV industry)
Driving with combi teams to clear out wet wells and prevent blockages
Managing vehicle movements and collections, including welfare units, tankers, Hiabs, cars, and 4x4s
Assisting with general vehicle maintenance to keep Thames
Water’s fleet is clean, fueled, charged, and ready to assist at any moment
Please note- If you already hold a Class One license, you’re not eligible for this apprenticeship.
Training
A fully embedded induction programme delivered by Thames Water and TRS Training
On-the-job training provided by the employer
Allocation of an apprenticeship delivery coach who will provide regular training to develop your knowledge and skills
Access to online learning and an e-portfolio to gather evidence demonstrating your progress, which will support your end-point assessment
Programme duration: 12 months, plus an end-point assessment lasting 3-6 months
What you could go on to do
Competitive starting salary of £21,500 per annum
Upon completion of your apprenticeship, you will offboard into a permanent role with a starting salary ranging from £31,775 to £49,598 per annum, depending on your shift pattern
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