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About Our Professional Driver Scheme

If you’ve recently gained your C+E licence and have limited or no commercial experience, our Professional Driver Scheme (PDS) offers a direct route into full-time professional driving with Maritime.

This 6-to-12-month programme combines paid, full-time employment with mentoring and hands-on training across all aspects of the role. You’ll build real-world experience, develop your skills, and gain the confidence to succeed within one of the UK’s leading integrated logistics providers.

To apply, you must hold a full C+E licence and a valid Driver Qualification Card (DQC). No prior commercial experience is required, just a professional attitude and a willingness to learn.

A full-time, permanent driving role

Practical training across all Maritime vehicle types

A dedicated long-term mentor

Full driver benefits package, with paid breaks, overtime opportunities, loyalty bonuses, CPC training, enhanced holidays, life assurance, and pension

Instruction on digital tachographs, drivers’ hours rules, and the Working Time Directive

Structured progression and a detailed record of your training journey with regular appraisals, assessments, and reviews

Ongoing support from your depot and our wider network

Guidance on close-proximity manoeuvring, SAFED, and fuel-efficient driving

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our people, their journey

Driver mentor

'It was hard finding a job as a new driver; nobody would give me a chance. Then I got an opportunity with Maritime. I joined the Professional Driver Scheme and was mentored by four different drivers over four weeks, followed by another four weeks of shadowing. Each mentor helped build my confidence, and I always had someone to support me when I needed it. The scheme gave me a really strong start, and after three years I’ve now become a mentor myself. I really enjoy being able to pass on what I’ve learned.'

Mohamed Ali El Abed

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our people, their journey

driver mentor

'I joined Maritime with no commercial driving experience, just my C+E licence and lots to learn. The Professional Driver Scheme gave me the structure and support I needed. I was mentored for four weeks and shadowed for three, which helped me build confidence, ask questions, and learn from different people. Everyone was supportive, and I never felt treated any differently for being female. Two and a half years later, I became a mentor myself. I remember exactly how it felt starting out, and I always aim to give that same reassurance to the new drivers I support.'

Amy Plumb

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If you’re looking to start your driving career with structure, support, and the backing of a national logistics operator, we’d like to hear from you. Browse our latest vacancies and search for Professional Driver Scheme opportunities.

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why choose
Maritime Transport?

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Long-Term Stability

Maritime has evolved over two decades into one of the UK’s leading logistics businesses, offering people the chance to join an established company with a long history of growth, investment, and success.

A National Business

With over 40 UK locations and opportunities across driving, planning, customer service, rail, terminals, IT and central support, Maritime offers the scale and variety to support a wide range of career paths.

Strong Earning Potential

We offer competitive pay, annual pay progression, and a range of additional earning opportunities, including overtime, bonuses, and role-specific allowances where applicable.

Looking After Our People

Our benefits package includes enhanced holiday entitlement, pension contributions, life assurance from day one, and access to our Employee Assistance Programme. Colleagues also enjoy added perks, including discounted MSC cruises and automatic entry into the Maritime Lottery, with a £1,000 net prize drawn every week.

Modern Vehicles and Facilities

Continued investment in our fleet, equipment, and sites ensures our people have modern, safe, and fit-for-purpose working environments, with the tools and facilities they need to perform at their best.

Recognition for Commitment

We believe loyalty and hard work should be recognised, with long service awards, annual pay progression, and a culture that values the contribution every individual makes.

Training and Development

Development is an important part of life at Maritime. We provide opportunities across the business to build new skills, broaden experience, and progress careers. For drivers, free in-house training includes Driver CPC, First Aid, and Safe and Efficient Driving.

A Business Moving Forward

Maritime continues to evolve through growth, innovation, and investment, giving our people the chance to be part of an ambitious business that is leading the transition to a more sustainable UK supply chain.

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PROFESSIONAL DRIVER SCHEME

About Our Professional Driver Scheme

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