Transport Planning Apprentice

As an apprentice, you'll work within our company and get hands-on experience. You'll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff. 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 best use of available resources, whilst complying with Transport Legislation and Health Safety. Maximizing the utilization of the Menzies fleet through efficient planning of deliveries and collections as well as maximizing utilisation of Menzies drivers in line with current driver's hours and Working Time Directive legislation.

In addition to this you will learn:

How to 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  Safety legislation Learning how to manage Driver hours, WTD rules Helping to submit various KPI reports

Training:

The apprenticeship includes regular training with an award winning training provider TRS Training. You will attend monthly online sessions and you'll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff whilst completing your 13-month, Level 2 apprenticeship.

Training Outcome:

This course and apprentice opportunity has a clear progression,  over time and experience gained, you could move into more skilled roles such as, Transport Planner, Transport Team leader, Transport Manager.

Employer Description:

Our History
From our origins in 1985 to today’s nationwide network, Menzies Distribution Solutions has grown through innovation, integrity, and a relentless drive to deliver excellence across every mile.

Working Hours :
To be confirmed.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Problem solving skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Customer Care,Organisation Skills