Commercial Driving Apprenticeship with The Cope
The Cope…
The Cope, or the Templecrone Co-operative Agricultural Society, is one of Ireland’s leading community-owned co-operatives, proudly serving the people of Donegal for generations. Within its business portfolio, The Cope operates a busy Builders Providers and delivery business based in Dungloe, housing a large warehouse facility and delivery fleet of vans and lorries serving customers across the region. Through the CDAP Commercial Transport Apprenticeship, The Cope is investing in the next generation of skilled transport professionals, offering practical hands-on experience, training, and career development within a progressive and people-focused organisation.
Role Details:
The Cope is offering a Commercial Transport Apprenticeship, within its Builders Providers division, for intake in September 2026. This role will support the operation of a busy warehouse and a regional delivery fleet of vans and lorries.
This apprenticeship provides hands-on training in all aspects of commercial transport and logistics, including goods handling, safe loading and unloading, vehicle checks, route planning, customer deliveries, and warehouse operations. As the candidate progresses through their driving licences, they will gain practical, supervised experience operating a range of vehicles within the delivery fleet, building confidence and competence step by step. Alongside on-the-job learning, apprentices will complete formal training under the CDAP programme, developing the skills, safety awareness, and professional standards required for a long-term career in the transport and logistics sector.
Candidates must be eligible under the Apprenticeship Criteria. Visit https://cdap.ie/ for details.
Details of Role.
🚛 CAREER OPPORTUNITY IN COMMERCIAL DRIVING !
The Cope are offering a position on the Transport Operations & Commercial Driving Apprenticeship — a fantastic opportunity for someone to earn while you learn and build a long-term career in the transport and logistics industry.
As an apprentice you will:
✔️ Be employed and paid for the full 2-year programme
✔️ Gain a Higher Certificate (NFQ Level 6) in Transport Operations & Commercial Driving
✔️ Achieve your C & CE truck driving licence and Driver CPC qualification
✔️ Gain valuable on-the-job experience while studying online with ATU Sligo
✔️ Work four days per week with The Cope and attend one day of online classes during term time
This apprenticeship is designed to develop the skills, knowledge and professional qualifications needed for a career in the transport sector, with strong opportunities for progression and long-term employment.
For more info check out: https://cdap.ie/ or email [email protected]
