Transport Planner & Traffic Officer Apprentice

Summary

• Join our family-owned logistics business, now in its third generation, as a Traffic Officer & Planning Apprentice and start your career at the heart of transport operations. As you develop, you’ll gain hands-on experience across general haulage, specifically flatbed transport operations.

Hours

Monday - Friday 8.00am - 4.30pm with 30 minutes for lunch. Candidates aged 19 years will be required to work 45 hours per week.

40 hours a week

Duration

15 Months

What you’ll do at work

• You will support the processing of proof of deliveries and assist with driver debriefs.

• The role includes regular communication with drivers, customers, and internal teams to keep operations running smoothly.

• You’ll also book agency drivers, carry out administration, and maintain accurate records.

• You’ll then be introduced to supporting route planning along the way too.

• Working with a very experienced team, you’ll schedule routine maintenance and repairs for defective vehicles.

Where you’ll work

UNIT 3, CLAYCLIFFE ROAD, BARUGH GREEN, BARNSLEY, S75 1LR

College or training organisation

INTEC BUSINESS COLLEGES LIMITED

Your training course

Traffic operator

Equal to Level 2 (GCSE)

Your training plan

• The apprenticeship will be delivered with a blend of onsite & online meetings with their assessor every 4 - 6 weeks until completion of the apprenticeship.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

• GCSE English (Grade 9-4 (A*-C)) essential
• GCSE Maths (Grade 9-4 (A*-C)) essential

Skills

• Organisation skills
• Proactive and keen to learn
• Strong attention to detail
• Positive attitude is essential
• Friendly
• Good time management
• A good team player