Transport Admin Apprentice

Summary

This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a busy Transport Office supporting staff members to coordinate multiple teams of drivers. During this apprenticeship, you will be an integral part of the company and will support clients with their delivery requests.

Annual wage

£15,360 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

£8.00 per hour

Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm.

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Sunday 16 February

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

Supporting internal communication with other members of the office staff and drivers while conducting deliveries
Scan all delivery notes into transport & accounts folder
Identify discrepancies that need investigation and email to advise
Creating discrepancy logs
Taking payment from companies
Attending marketing events
Complete supplier logs, which are to be updated daily as all collections are a priority
Purchase orders raised every Monday for all transport suppliers - create/keep a weekly log
Booking in vehicle maintenance & vehicle wash
Daily run sheets collated and inputted onto control sheet
Defect notes raised if recorded
Update the driver infringements tracker monthly
Booking in products daily as requested by Transport Coordinator/Transport Manager
Create delivery notes daily

Where you’ll work

UNIT 6B

SCOTTS INDUSTRIAL PARK

FISHWICK STREET

ROCHDALE

OL16 5NA

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

ROCHDALE TRAINING ASSOCIATION LIMITED

Your training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Skilled in the use of multiple IT packages and systems relevant to the organisation in order to: write letters or emails, create proposals, perform financial processes, record and analyse data. Examples include MS Office or equivalent packages. Able to choose the most appropriate IT solution to suit the business problem. Able to update and review databases, record information and produce data analysis where required.
Produces accurate records and documents including: emails, letters, files, payments, reports and proposals. Makes recommendations for improvements and present solutions to management. Drafts correspondence, writes reports and able to review others' work. Maintains records and files, handles confidential information in compliance with the organisation's procedures. Coaches others in the processes required to complete these tasks.
Exercises proactivity and good judgement. Makes effective decisions based on sound reasoning and is able to deal with challenges in a mature way. Seeks advice of more experienced team members when appropriate.
Builds and maintains positive relationships within their own team and across the organisation. Demonstrates ability to influence and challenge appropriately. Becomes a role model to peers and team members, developing coaching skills as they gain area knowledge.
Demonstrates good communication skills, whether face-to-face, on the telephone, in writing or on digital platforms. Uses the most appropriate channels to communicate effectively. Demonstrates agility and confidence in communications, carrying authority appropriately. Understands and applies social media solutions appropriately. Answers questions from inside and outside of the organisation, representing the organisation or department.
Completes tasks to a high standard. Demonstrates the necessary level of expertise required to complete tasks and applies themself to continuously improve their work. Is able to review processes autonomously and make suggestions for improvements. Shares administrative best-practice across the organisation e.g. coaches others to perform tasks correctly. Applies problem-solving skills to resolve challenging or complex complaints and is a key point of contact for addressing issues.
Takes responsibility for initiating and completing tasks, manages priorities and time in order to successfully meet deadlines. Positively manages the expectations of colleagues at all levels and sets a positive example for others in the workplace. Makes suggestions for improvements to working practice, showing understanding of implications beyond the immediate environment (e.g. impact on clients, suppliers, other parts of the organisation). Manages resources e.g. equipment or facilities. Organises meetings and events, takes minutes during meetings and creates action logs as appropriate. Takes responsibility for logistics e.g. travel and accommodation.
Uses relevant project management principles and tools to scope, plan, monitor and report. Plans required resources to successfully deliver projects. Undertakes and leads projects as and when required.

Your training plan

Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship Standard
Apprenticeship training will take place inside the workplace

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4)
Maths (grade 4)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
Attention to detail
Professional & friendly manner
Positive work ethic
‘Can do’ attitude
Flexible attitude
Ability to work under pressure
A good work ethic
Confident personality

About this company

From the small corner shop, aka independent retailer, to the larger wholesales and nationally contracted companies who export internationally, Forrest Fresh Foods are proud to be the business partners of such establishments. We have depots in the North in Bedlington in Northumberland, Rochdale, Greater Manchester, then moving South to Romford and London. Perfectly placed wherever you might be in the UK and capable of housing over 5000 of the world’s leading brands in 60,000 square feet of space. With a history reaching back over a quarter of a century, Forrest Fresh Foods Limited in Rochdale, Lancashire, has been proudly run with the same zest, inspiration and integrity as it was from day one when John and Nichola Forrest first brought it to life back in the 90s. Still family-run to this day, albeit having moved on from its original focus as a fruit and veg supplier then potatoes to the local chippies, Forrest Fresh Foods Ltd can now proudly claim the mantle of being one of the largest independent wholesalers in the country of confectionery and soft drinks. No mean feat.

https://forrestfoods.com/about (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

This is a fantastic opportunity for candidates to progress. Previous apprentices have now moved into more senior roles, as this company believes in growing their business by promoting internally.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

ROCHDALE TRAINING ASSOCIATION LIMITED

Jason Wales

jwales@rochdaletraining.co.uk

07860919380

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000291778.

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Closes on Saturday 15 February

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