Hgv Driver Apprentice Review

Every day is different, one day I could be going down to Salisbury plain supporting on demolition day, next. I could be driving soldiers around so they can learn their specialty and by the end of the week, I could be duty driver (driving to and from the hospital).

I have gained my HGV C1+E and C2, I’ve learned how to prepare the vehicle in guidance to the military standard, I have also gained my Hazard awareness card.

I enjoy it very much, every day is something different, I work with a great bunch of people and the work/life balance is really good.

Very. I have monthly reviews with my coordinator to see how I am progressing on the apprenticeship, I gained my HGV Class 1 within the first 5/6 months of being in the programme and now gaining valuable experience in the job training.

If you have an issue, I am very confident in going to my supervisor to get things sorted and if I have a quiet day, I can go and ask my supervisor if there is any jobs that I can do or if I can shadow another driver.

Everything I terms of main training I.e. HGV Class 1 &2 were booked in and completed within the first 6 months and now it’s up to me to use my initiative to gain experience whilst on the job.

Having my HGV license helps massively as that is what a majority of my role entails, so it now means that I can perform 80% more of my duties at work.

During my apprenticeship, I am looking into doing some voluntary events with the company.

Yes

Very good company to work for. Work life balance is very good. The role/duties are fairly easy and quick to pick up.

Just be yourself, most of the staff in the drivers room are ex military and will take you in/under their wing if you are ex serving or not.