HGV Driver Class 2  – Apprenticeship at Travis Perkins in Workington

No evenings or overnights!

Drive Your HGV Career Forward with Travis Perkins – Apprenticeship HGV Class 2 and HIAB training provided!

What’s in it for you?

• Sociable hours: No overnight stays or late evenings, giving you an excellent work/life balance.
• Full-time, permanent hours: Employed directly with Travis Perkins.
• Competitive salary: Plus bonus earning potential that YOU control by driving safely and efficiently (total potential bonus £2,700 per year).
• Periodic CPC training: Fully funded and arranged by the branch.
• Staff discounts: Enjoy 20% off at Toolstation and across our Group businesses.
• 22 days holiday + bank holidays: Plus yearly pay reviews to recognize and reward commitment.
• Share schemes: Potential profit from selling shares of the business.
• Company pension: Flexible contribution options.
• Ongoing development: We’re committed to your career progression, with many of our managers and directors having started in similar roles.

What will you be doing?

You’ll start by mastering our yard operations to understand our products and customers:

• Yard Operations: Greeting customers, processing orders, and loading/unloading vehicles.
• Warehouse Support: Safely booking in deliveries and keeping the branch safe and tidy.
• Training for your HGV Class 2: Enrolling in our industry-leading apprentice program, where we will guide, train, and pay for you to get your HGV licence!

What do you need?

• A full UK driving licence (with a clean record).  
• A friendly, outgoing personality, you love working with customers.
• Physical fitness to handle heavy, bulky building materials safely.
• A strong work ethic and the motivation to learn to drive large commercial vehicles.

Who we are

We’re the UK’s biggest builders’ merchant! With over 500 branches, we supply everything from timber and bricks to kitchens, tools, and equipment. We’re a friendly, welcoming team offering great career opportunities and the chance to learn new skills. Whether you’re in the office, serving customers, or making deliveries, there’s a place for you to grow. Come see why we’re the go-to for builders—join us today!

How to Apply

Ready to be part of something big? Apply now and join a company that truly values its people. We can’t wait to hear from you!

We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer and are committed to building a diverse team. No matter your background, we believe in giving everyone the opportunity to succeed. Due to the nature of our active branch environments, health and safety regulations and operational insurance requirements, candidates must be at least 19 years old to be considered for our driver roles. 

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Management Trainee
Monday to Friday (7am-4:30pm), Alternate Saturday Mornings (8-12)

We are Travis Perkins.
Leading our industry for over two centuries, we’ve built our early foundations into a nationwide business that gives customers the products they need, with the smile they deserve.
We’re proudly part of Travis Perkins plc., the UK’s largest distributor of building materials, providing unrivalled customer service from over 1,400 branches across the UK.

What’s it like to be a Management Trainee?
This isn’t just a trainee role; it’s your entry into the engine room of the UK construction industry. We’re offering you the chance to lay the foundations for an exceptional management career with one of the industry’s most recognised brands.

Forget the mundane 9-to-5. Our bespoke, 24-month scheme is a fast-track immersion into our dynamic operations. You’ll gain a deep, hands-on understanding of the entire merchanting lifecycle, rotating through all branch areas and moving rapidly into a management development pathway designed to equip you with the skills needed to lead a high-performing team.

You’ll be right in the thick of the action, playing a pivotal role in our team. From managing stock in the yard to mastering sales techniques on the trade counter, handling phone enquiries and emails, and even shadowing our delivery drivers – you’ll cover it all. You’ll become an indispensable expert our customers rely on.

Year 1 Focus: Dive deep into the specialist merchant industry, market dynamics, and our business strategy. You’ll become a product guru and a customer service superstar, all while embedding our ‘safety first’ approach.

Year 2 Focus: Hone your leadership style and master the art of inspiring and motivating a team.

Your learning is ‘on the job,’ supported by a dedicated apprenticeship coach who provides 1:1 coaching, mentoring, and technical training. Successfully complete your end point assessments to achieve two L3 Apprenticeships and fast-track your progression with Travis Perkins plc.

(P.S. You can hear more on this from our current colleagues here. We’re consistently rated as one of the best apprenticeship employers on Rate My Apprenticeship!)

Do you have what it takes?
No experience in merchanting is necessary. If you bring the right attitude, a hunger to learn, and the genuine drive to build a career alongside any customer service facing experience, we will teach you the rest.

We are looking for people who are:

• Safety Conscious: Keeping our colleagues safe and well is our number one priority.

• Hard Working & Team Spirited: This environment is demanding and fast-paced. Be ready to ‘muck in,’ get your hands dirty, and support your team.

• Customer Focused: You understand what great service looks like and are ready to deliver it.

• Adaptable: Thrive in a dynamic, ever-changing environment as you move across different operations.

• Authentic: “You be you, it makes us us.” Let your personality and passion shine.

You must also hold a full valid UK Driving Licence and have access to your own vehicle.

We are Travis Perkins.
Leading our industry for over two centuries, we’ve built our early foundations into a nationwide business that gives customers the products they need, with the smile they deserve. We’re proudly part of Travis Perkins plc., the UK’s largest distributor of building materials, providing unrivalled customer service from over 1,400 branches across the UK.

What’s it like to be a Yard Assistant?
Every day is different at Travis Perkins, but here’s what you can expect:

• Our success is built on strong relationships with our customers so it’s essential that you can help deliver the highest standards of service – the key thing is to be helpful and friendly at all times, you will likely get to know our customers on a first name basis.

• You will be based outside, processing our customer orders, loading and unloading customer and company vehicles.

• You will also unload our building products from supplier deliveries and accurately book them in the branch warehouse.

• Experience of using a forklift is ideal, but don’t worry full training is provided

• Safety is at the forefront of everything we do, your aim will be to ensure that our standards never slip, this means maintaining a tidy and safe working environment

Do you have what it takes?

• This is a key customer facing role, so you will need to be enthusiastic and have great interpersonal skills. 

• Be confident in your physical ability to process heavy and bulky stock throughout the Yard, within our health and safety guidelines.

• Thrive in a dynamic and fast paced environment, be adaptable and resilient.

What’s in it for you?

• Make your job a journey – with support to enrol onto development schemes, giving you the tools and knowledge you need to excel and progress.

• Competitive salary – with bonus earning potential too! We achieve together, so we earn together too.

• 22 days of holiday

• Enhanced pension scheme – prepare for your future by matching your pension contributions up to 10%. (Conditions apply)

• Group-wide discounts – 20% off at Toolstation, with wider savings across the group.

• Sociable hours – Protect your “me time” with sociable daytime hours (no evenings or weekends!).

• ShareSave – own our collective success by investing with our group shares.

• Online shopping discounts – treat yourself more often, thanks to discounts across a range of leading retailers… from everyday essentials, to airport parking and travel!

What about our culture?

Every day, we work together, giving our best to be the best. By sharing our knowledge we don’t just support our colleagues, we create an unrivalled customer experience that shows them that we really care.
We’re driven to remain a truly inclusive employer. Please let your recruiter know how we can help you to thrive as your authentic self. You be you, it makes us, us.

We reserve the right to cancel or close this vacancy without notice or reason, and prior to the expiry date.