HGV Apprentice

Role: HGV Apprentice 

Location: Newcastle

Hours: Full time

Salary: £21,000 per annum

Who Are We?

The NWH Group is one of the UK’s leading recycling and waste management businesses with a mission to change our industry for the benefit of the planet. As a progressive, second-generation family business, we provide waste management services to the industrial, commercial, and construction industries. Our team of over 350 employees operates across ten sites in Scotland and North East England. 

What Will You Be Doing?

As an HGV Apprentice Driver, you will begin your journey towards becoming a fully qualified Class 2 Driver while gaining practical experience within our operations.

During your apprenticeship, you will initially operate a company van while developing your knowledge and completing your formal HGV training. You will be responsible for:

• Driving a company van to support operational collections and deliveries
• Assisting experienced HGV drivers on routes to gain hands on experience
• Learning how to safely operate HGV vehicles in line with legal requirements
• Carrying out daily vehicle safety checks and reporting defects
• Following all health and safety and road safety regulations
• Providing excellent customer service at collection and delivery points
• Working towards achieving your HGV licence and CPC qualification

This role combines structured training with real operational experience, preparing you to transition into a fully qualified HGV Driver position upon successful completion of the programme.

What Are We Looking For?

• A genuine interest in becoming a professional HGV Driver
• A strong work ethic and willingness to learn
• Good communication skills and a team focused attitude
• Commitment to health and safety standards
• A full UK driving licence (Category B)
• Ability to meet the medical requirements for HGV licensing

No previous HGV experience is required. We will fully support you through your licence acquisition and ongoing development.

What’s In It For You?

• Funded HGV licence and CPC training

• Structured apprenticeship programme with mentoring and support

• Competitive apprentice pay

• Clear progression into a permanent HGV Driver role

• Long term career opportunities within a growing business

• Uniform and PPE provided.​

• Employee Benefit Scheme 

• Be part of a company committed to sustainability, safety, and employee support.​

Come as You Are  

The NWH Group is an equal opportunities employer. We value people as individuals with diverse opinions, cultures, lifestyles, and circumstances. All employees are covered by this policy, and it applies to all areas of employment including recruitment, selection, training, deployment, career development, and promotion. These areas are monitored, and policies and practices are amended if necessary to ensure that no unfair or unlawful discrimination, intentional, unintentional, direct or indirect, overt or latent exists.  

How to Apply

If you are interested in this opportunity and meet the requirements, please submit your application by emailing Careers@NWHGroup.co.uk 

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