LGV Driver C + E Apprentice Level 2 Review
at Thames Water
Level 2 Apprenticeship
Logistics and Operations
Basingstoke
Review Submitted: April 2026
Overall Rating
4.4 /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!
4/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4.4/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
4/5
Learning how to operate plant vehicles, aid in any help required from the company while obtaining my LGV class 1 licence.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
So far I am enjoying the different challenges, learning now skills and driving different vehicles.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I've learned how to operate a 15 tonne shovel, drive various vans, learned how to operate a vac tank on a LGV tanker, the differences of each cake fertiliser and how to load cake lorries and passing my LGV theory test.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
I find the apprenticeship to be relatively organised and structured. There are some days where you can be caught up on your courses and no immediate tasks to do so you are stuck waiting for tasks to do. However, most days are very busy.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
All colleagues, supervisors and trainers are very supportive and provide all the knowledge you require.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
My training provider is very helpful towards my qualifications, we have monthly lessons and bi-monthly reviews with my supervisor regarding my progress.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
So far, I feel confident in my progress and has allowed me to feel more ready for my role once I qualify. I'm half way through completing and obtaining my LGV licence which will allow me to fulfil my role more.
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
Of course, at Thames Water, there are many opportunities to participate in Raft racing, various charity work, different types of seminars to help you in various sectors within the industry and other qualifications like obtaining Maths and English if haven't already.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Thames Water to a friend?
Yes
Why?
This company allows you to obtain many qualifications, experience and support. Not only can you learn to operate various different types of plant vehicles, you can learn on the job while obtaining a Class 1 LGV licence. In addition, the company cares about their employees and your safety, has an excellent pension and benefit schemes.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Thames Water?
Research about the company, be open and reach higher. Show the company that you are committed to learn various new skills or continue to develop them further. Show that you are capable working as part of a team and have the ability to think outside the box.
