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

Pathway

Length & qualification

What you'll learn

Driver (Category C/C+E)

12-15 months o Logistics Driver L2 (+ Cat C, then C+

E licence)



Vehicle checks, safe urban & long-haul driving, load security, ePOD tech

HGV Technician

36 months o IMI Heavy Vehicle L3 Mechanical & electrical diagnostics, servicing diesel

and eHGV high-voltage systems

Traffic Office

18 months o Transport Operations Supervisor L3 Route & load planning in TMS, driver compliance, live-ops problem-solving

Warehouse Operative

12 months o Supply-Chain Warehouse L2 Pick/pack, forklift ops, 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

.


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