About this role
First Year Apprentice Vacancy Job Purpose The Commercial Driving Apprentice will participate in a structured two-year development programme combining hands-on multidrop delivery driving with rotational experience across key logistics functions, including transport planning, fleet maintenance, and yard/shunter operations. The purpose of the role is to develop fully qualified, competent, and safety-conscious commercial drivers with a broad operational understanding of the logistics and transport environment. What You'll Do As a Commercial Driving Apprentice, you'll begin by learning the fundamentals of multi-drop delivery driving before gaining hands-on experience across a number of key operational departments. Throughout the programme you'll work alongside experienced colleagues and receive mentoring and structured training in areas including: • Multi-drop delivery driving and customer service • Safe vehicle operation and daily vehicle inspections • Transport planning and route scheduling • Fleet maintenance processes and vehicle compliance • Yard operations and vehicle movements • Health & Safety and regulatory compliance • Manual handling, Electric Pallet Truck (EPT) and Tail Lift operation • Customer communication and delivery procedures As your experience grows, you'll take on increasing responsibility while working towards becoming a fully qualified professional commercial driver. What You'll Learn During your apprenticeship you'll gain practical experience in: Driving Operations • Safe and efficient multi-drop deliveries • Vehicle safety inspections and defect reporting • Route planning and time management • Customer service and professional communication • Road safety, Drivers' Hours Regulations and compliance What We Offer • Earn while you learn through a structured apprenticeship programme • Practical experience across multiple areas of a busy logistics operation • Full mentoring and support from experienced transport professionals • Progression towards recognised commercial driving qualifications (Category C / CE as applicable) • Ongoing training and development • A clear career pathway within a growing transport business • Opportunity for long-term employment upon successful completion of the programme If you're ambitious, motivated and ready to build a rewarding career in the transport and logistics industry, we'd love to hear from you. Employer Information Address Unit B9, Kingswood Business Park Lower Baldonnell Road Baldonnell Dublin 22