Job Description

Locations:

o Duxford o Bedford o St Ives

Start date:

September 2025 intake (rolling earlier starts available)

Contract:

Fixed-term 12-36 months ?

guaranteed permanent job on completion

Pay:

7.55 ph (HGV Technician) - 12.39 ph (Others) ?

rises each year + paid travel/college time.

Who we are

Welch Group is a fourth-generation, family-run logistics company running 80 diesel and electric trucks, three depots and a specialist heavy-lift division. We're pioneers in zero-emission haulage, operating the UK's first 42-tonne Renault E-Tech tractor units.

Why choose a Welch apprenticeship?

You'll earn, learn and graduate with a recognised qualification--plus a clear career pathway in a business that still knows every employee by name.

Pick your pathway

Driver (Category C/C+E)

Duration:

12-15 months

Qualification:

Logistics Driver Level 2 (+ Cat C, then C+E licence)

Skills:

Vehicle checks Safe urban and long-haul driving Load security ePOD technology

HGV Technician

Duration:

36 months

Qualification:

IMI Heavy Vehicle Level 3

Skills:

Mechanical and electrical diagnostics Servicing diesel and electric HGVs (high-voltage systems)

Traffic Office

Duration:

18 months

Qualification:

Transport Operations Supervisor Level 3

Skills:

Route and load planning in TMS Driver compliance Live-ops problem-solving

Warehouse Operative

Duration:

12 months

Qualification:

Supply Chain Warehouse Level 2

Skills:

Pick and pack Forklift operations WMS data Stock control Health and safety

What you'll do

Spend four days a week hands-on in your chosen department Attend off-site or online college/IMI training one day a week (paid) Work with mentors who've come up through the same routes Complete real projects that improve efficiency and cut carbon

The skills & attitude you'll bring

GCSE Grade 4 / C in Maths & English (or willingness to gain Functional Skills) Curious mind, solid work ethic and team spirit 18 yrs+ for the Driving pathway (licence regulations); 16 yrs+ for others A genuine interest in transport, engineering or supply-chain operations

What's in it for you

Paid holidays (20 days + bank hols) and company pension from day 1 Free uniform, PPE and, for techs, tool-purchase discount scheme Travel expenses to college plus time off for exams Access to our employee-assistance & wellbeing programme Graduation bonus and automatic pay uplift into your permanent role Fast-track options to Cat C+E, Master Tech or Traffic Planner once qualified

How to apply

Send a short CV or school/college summary to

davidwelch@welchgroup.co.uk

. We'll invite you to an open-day tour of your local depot. Final step: relaxed interview + aptitude mini-task. Offers go out on a rolling basis--

apply early to secure your spot

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Welch Group is an equal-opportunity employer. We value fresh ideas and diverse perspectives--come build the future of greener logistics with us.

Job Types: Full-time, Apprenticeship

Pay: 7.55-12.39 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking
Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday Weekend availability
Work Location: In person