LGV/HGV Driver Apprentice

Are you ready to be part of Europe's most innovative logistics network? Amazon is seeking ambitious individuals to join our Transportation Associate Programme as apprentice HGV drivers. This is your opportunity to build a career in transportation while earning a fully-funded Class 1 license with one of the world's most forward-thinking companies.

Why Amazon Transportation?

• One of Europe's largest and most sophisticated logistics networks
• Millions of miles covered annually, delivering smiles to customers across the UK
• Revolutionary delivery systems with innovative technology
• Hundreds of delivery stations, fulfilment centres, and sortation centres
• Industry-leading technology for route optimisation
• Committed to becoming net-zero carbon by 2040
• State-of-the-art vehicle fleet with advanced safety feature

Key job responsibilities

• Throughout your apprenticeship, you’ll develop technical and professional skills, including:
• Developing a comprehensive skill set essential for modern HGV driving
• Gaining your professional Class 1 license while mastering advanced vehicle handling techniques and learning smart route planning and optimisation
• Training in industry-leading safety practices and modern logistics technology, ensuring you're equipped with the latest innovations in transportation
• Developing expert customer service skills, as our drivers are the face of Amazon to many of our customers

These combined skills will form the foundation of your transportation career, preparing you for success in this dynamic industry.

The successful applicant will complete and obtain a Large Goods Vehicle Driver C+E qualification Level 2 Qualification through Learning Curve Group. 

Throughout your 10-month apprenticeship, you'll work towards becoming a qualified HGV driver – combining practical, on-the-job experience with industry-recognised study. You'll learn to safely operate heavy goods vehicles, perform trailer moves in Amazon yards and on public roads across multiple site types. Apprentices will operate scheduled shifts and be home at the end of every shift (no long-haul multi-day trips).