John Lewis has launched a driver apprenticeship scheme which will recruit 41 new apprentices throughout 2015.
The scheme, in partnership with The Real Apprenticeship Company, complements John Lewis's retail apprenticeships and reflects the changing roles of front-line driver partners (staff) who interact with customers on a regular basis.
Two types of apprenticeships are available, with recruitment for the roles continuing throughout the year – six for the John Lewis Primary Transport fleet and 35 for John Lewis Customer Delivery fleet. All roles will be based at various hubs across England.
All apprentices will receive full training to drive heavy goods vehicles and develop their geographical knowledge. There will also be an emphasis on delivering outstanding customer service with all Customer Delivery apprentices taking part in John Lewis's Much More Than A Driver (MMTAD) training scheme, giving drivers the skills and training they need to meet customer expectations.
Suzy Welby, Education Design Lead at John Lewis, says: 'We are looking for young people who are passionate about what they do and the service they provide. Our drivers are ambassadors of our brand and their actions are a direct reflection on the business in the same way as any of our other Partners in a selling environment, so we are looking for people who are willing to take on that responsibility.
'We build relationships with our Partners for the long term and offer career opportunities across a diverse business. We are looking for individuals who are excited by the prospect of sharing in our success and are passionate about being part of a co-owned business.'
For more information about the John Lewis driver apprenticeship scheme, visit www.jlpjobs.com or www.therealacademy.co.uk.
