Transport Router, Planner & Admin apprentice

Liaise with customers, dealing with transport enquiries, booking in work and ensuring jobs are recorded and allocated to drivers. Answering telephones, speaking to new and existing customers. Ensure that the job sheet are completed in preparation for the next day's work Process movement orders / VR1s as and when required Maintain and update diary / calendar to ensure au work is recorded and sent for invoicing Provides transport related assistance throughout the office Ensures weekly data has been captured from alt vehicles for Tachographs Ensure compliance to all security as well as operational procedures Any additional ad-hoc duties as per business needs

Training:
On the job and off the job hours Training schedule has yet to be agreed. Details will be made available at a later date

Training Outcome:
Transport Planner, Assistance Transport Manager.

Employer Description:
T.W Bowler Ltd is a family run business which was established in 1950 and now spans over five generations. Key work covers specialist lifting and heavy haulage covering the UK, Ireland and Europe. Our Head Office is situated in Offerton, Stockport with a transport depot in Bredbury, Manchester. Our location is conveniently situated central to the UK motorway network. At TW Bowler Ltd, we have a team of experienced staff including a Special Projects Manager, dedicated route planning team and Abnormal Loads Officer who can find the best solutions to your needs and ensure trouble free movements to the highest standards. We work closely with our customers, police, highways and local authorities to ensure all moves are routed correctly and authorised. Our experienced drivers are CPCS, IPAF, Loader/ Securer and ALLMI trained operators who can move and lifting a wide range of plant, tong, wide or heavy equipment. Our drivers are Health and Safety trained and comply with safe loading and unloading procedures, following correct method statements to always ensure compliant practice.

Working Hours :
Shifts to be confirmed.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience