Company Overview
Immediate Transportation Co. Ltd is a privately owned freight forwarding and logistics company, founded in 1914 and now marking over 100 years in operation, headquartered in Camberley, Surrey with offices across the UK. They offer air, ocean and road freight, pallet distribution, warehousing, customs brokerage and total logistics solutions, and hold accreditations including FORS Gold Standard, BIFA, IATA, Cyber Essentials and Road Haulage Association membership. Over the decades they've handled some notable projects too - things like Formula One logistics, Airbus UK components, and BAA Heathrow Terminal 5.
Summary
This is a full-time on-site role based at our Camberley office (Unit 9 J4, Stanhope Road, Camberley, GU15 3BW) for an Apprentice Transport Business Administrator. Alongside your day-to-day role, you will study towards a Level 3 Business Administrator apprenticeship qualification. The main duties of this role will include, but not limited to:
- Assist with preparing transport and delivery documentation
- Update transport records
- Support the scheduling of deliveries and collections
- Communicate with drivers, customers, and warehouse staff
- Monitor delivery progress and report delays or issues
- File and organise transport paperwork accurately
- Help to maintain driver and vehicle records
- Answer telephone and email enquiries professionally
- Learn company transport procedures and compliance requirements
- Provide general administrative support to the logistics team
- Picking and packing - manual handling in the warehouse, when necessary
(Please note, due to the nature of the business and tasks required, candidates must be over 18).
Role Requirements - Qualifications
- GCSE's, or equivalent, in English and Maths at grade 4/C, or above
Role Requirements - Competencies
- Good attention to detail
- Strong organisational skills
- Good communication skills
- Problem solving skills
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Proficiency in IT systems
Role Requirements - Desirable
- Interest in logistics/freight forwarding/shipping
- Driving licence
Key Behaviours and Attributes:
- Calm under pressure
- Reliable and organised
- Willing to learn and develop
Hours of Work:
- Monday - Friday, 9am - 5:30pm or 08:30am - 5pm
- 40 hours per week
Salary
Holiday Entitlement:
Immediate Transport Co Ltd Values:
We are guided by five core values. These values align with our vision to deliver high-quality services that meet mainstream industry standards while also offering bespoke solutions tailored to client needs:
- Safety First: we support good working practises in respect to maintaining the safety of our employees, cargo, and the environment we work in.
- Reliability & Stability: we provide consistent, dependable service and a supportive workplace where people can rely on one another.
- Service Excellence: we set high standards in everything we do, working with agility and commitment to deliver the best results for our clients and our team.
- Teamwork & Respect: we build trust through open communication, respect, and care, whether with colleagues, clients, or partners.
- Sustainability: we are aware of the need to take responsibility for reducing our impact on the environment and encourage each other to work in smarter, greener ways.
These values shape how we operate every day. They guide the way we work with colleagues, clients, and communities, and ensure Immediate Transport remains a trusted and forward-thinking logistics partner.
Please note: This role is an Apprenticeship. Non-UK nationals must provide evidence of having resided in the UK for at least three years and ensure their visa covers the entire duration of the Apprenticeship.
As this is a Level 3 Apprenticeship, candidates aged under 19 are required to have achieved a grade 4 (C) or above in Maths and English. If the successful applicant does not meet these grade requirements, additional training in these subjects will be provided as part of the Apprenticeship.
Pay: £19,000.00 per year
Application question(s):
- Please confirm your GCSE Maths grade:
- Please confirm your GCSE English grade:
- Do you hold a driving licence?
- Please confirm your postcode:
- Do you have any unspent criminal convictions?
Work Location: In person
