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Apprentice HGV driver Review

at Royal Mail Group

Level 2 Apprenticeship

Driver

Normanton, West Yorkshire

Review Submitted: November 2025

Overall Rating

5 /5

The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!

5/5 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
5/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
5/5
Driving, completing vehicle and trailer checks and being my best self to represent the brand.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
Absolutely love my job and the colleagues I’m surrounded by.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I’ve gained my HGV licence
I’ve gained my driver CPC
I’ve grown in confidence
I’ve learnt about the different vehicles and trailer types.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
The coursework is well structured throughout the year.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Colleagues are brilliant in helping with their knowledge and experiences.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Our training provider is brilliant and pushes us to be our best selves.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
The coursework has helped me learn more about the industry and the logistics involved.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
I haven’t done any as yet but believe there are other events to get involved in.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Royal Mail Group to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I’ve had the best experience so far and the amount of support has been incredible.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Royal Mail Group?
Be yourself!
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