Apprenticeship Opportunity
We are now looking for Trainee Transport Planners to join our growing team. We need trainees to join our team in Penrith.
The aim of this apprenticeship is to help you learn and develop a range of transferable skills and potential in an exciting and fast-moving environment. You will be supported by a friendly team and experienced mentors who will invest time and effort in helping you make the most out of this opportunity. You will be responsible for succeeding at work and at college, in an environment that will be challenging but also one that will enable you to enjoy your learning experience.
About the Role
This apprenticeship programme is designed to develop you over 12-18 months to become a respected and successful Transport Planner. You will obtain a nationally recognised apprenticeship as a Level 3 Transport Operations Supervisor.
During your apprenticeship you will support the Traffic Team, in an efficient and confidential way, and will learn to:
- Manage collections and deliveries while taking into account route planning, reducing empty loads, and cost;
- Manage drivers and deal with day-to-day issues including drivers hours and health & safety;
- Liaise with customers and drivers to provide high quality communication;
- Understand customer contracts, rules, penalties etc;
- Update computer systems with account information, access and egress issues, hold-ups, damage etc
What you need to apply
You will have a minimum of 4 National 5s/GCSE qualifications at standard grade C/grade 5 or above, including in Maths, and English. You will also need to be competent on Word, including having some Excel knowledge, as well as have some interest in working in a transport and logistics environment.
You will be a driven, self-motivated and enthusiastic individual with a positive and can-do attitude, happy to work as part of a team and willing to learn and develop.
The key to success for this apprenticeship is to have the ability to balance time between studies and work to ensure success in both.
What you need to succeed
Forward Thinking - Take personal ownership for effectively analysing problems and creating solutions with an emphasis on continuous improvement.
Teamwork - Develop and maintain sound working relationships between all departments to maximise the service we provide our customers.
Communication - Demonstrate high standards of verbal and written communication.
What we offer
As an apprentice of today you are an expert of tomorrow. We have high expectations of our apprentices who are rewarded by competitive pay and benefits. Salaries are reviewed regularly throughout the apprenticeship and based on performance and qualifications gained.
A.W. Jenkinson Transport Ltd. is committed to being an equal opportunities employer.
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
