Transport Planning Apprentice

Whilst studying the Level 2 Traffic Operator apprenticeship course, you will learn how to arrange the delivery of the customer's product on time and in full, using the most cost-effective means possible and the best use of available resources, whilst complying with Transport Legislation and Health and Safety.  Learn and manage the Transport Management System (TMS). Ensure effective and efficient use of driver and vehicle resources. Ensuring customer requirements are administered. Liaise, support and develop effective working relationships with internal and external customers. Promote effective and efficient standards of work, in order to comply with transport legislation, company policy and Health and Safety legislation. Learning how to manage driver's hours, WTD rules. Helping to submit various KPI reports.

Training:

You will be expected to complete monthly online training to develop your skills and knowledge around your role. Your role will be based at: Menzies Distribution Solutions Ltd. Tuscany Way, Wakefield Europort, Normanton, Wakefield, WF6 2UA.

Training Outcome:

There is a structured development path within the transport planning area of the business. A foundational knowledge of transport planning can also open up further opportunities across the wider organisation.

Upon completion of the apprenticeship, the learner will have a development review to assess next steps.

Employer Description:
Menzies Distribution Solutions is committed to creating a fair and inclusive environment where employees feel safe, proud and valued. We encourage ways of working that treat everyone fairly and with respect, and we look to create opportunities to improve the diversity of our workforce across all areas of the business. We seek to attract and recruit people from the widest talent pool, who reflect the society in which we work. And we aim to encourage an inclusive culture where people can feel empowered to be the very best they can be, and to reach their full potential creating value through diversity is what makes us strong as a business and as an organisation with an increasingly agile workforce, we're open to flexible working arrangements where appropriate.

Working Hours :
Shift patterns will follow a Monday to Friday schedule, with working hours from 9:00AM to 5:00PM.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Patience,Physical fitness