LNE Road Transport Ltd / Crosskey & Harrison Ltd

Level 3 Business Administration

County Durham £19,500.00 37.5 hrs/week

Vacancy overview

Duration
15 months
Number of positions
1
Qualifications
  • GCSE English (Grade C/4)
  • GCSE Maths (Grade C/4)
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What you could achieve

This position has been created with succession planning in mind. The successful candidate will be supported to: Complete their transport apprenticeship qualifications. Develop a full understanding of transport compliance and operations. Work towards obtaining their Transport Manager CPC qualification. Progress into a supervisory and management position. Become a future leader within the Transport Department.

About the employer

Full training and support from experienced transport professionals. Clear career progression opportunities. Exposure to all areas of transport management and compliance. Opportunity to obtain professional transport qualifications. Long-term career prospects within a growing transport business.

LNE Road Transport Ltd and Crosskey & Harrison Ltd are seeking a motivated and ambitious individual to join our Transport Department as an Apprentice Transport Administrator. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career within the transport and logistics industry. The successful candidate will receive hands-on training across all aspects of a busy road transport operation, with a clear development pathway towards obtaining a Transport Manager Certificate of Professional Competence (Transport Manager CPC) and ultimately progressing into a leadership role within the department. We are looking for someone who is reliable, hardworking, eager to learn, and committed to developing a career in transport management.

Working Week Description

Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 17:00 (37.5 hours per week including training time), although start and finish times may vary according to business needs

Role and Responsibilities

Working alongside experienced transport professionals, you will gain knowledge and experience in:

  • Vehicle compliance and transport legislation
  • Driver hours and Working Time Directive regulations
  • Tachograph analysis and reporting
  • Daily transport planning and vehicle scheduling
  • Fleet maintenance planning and record keeping
  • PMI and vehicle inspection management
  • Loaded brake test and compliance documentation
  • Driver defect reporting systems
  • Customer service and client communication
  • Route planning and transport operations
  • Health and safety procedures
  • DVSA and Traffic Commissioner compliance requirements
  • General transport administration and office management

Required Skills

  • Essential Requirements:
  • Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
  • Strong work ethic and commitment.
  • Reliability and excellent attendance.
  • Good communication skills.
  • Basic IT skills including Microsoft Office.
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
  • Professional and organised approach to work.
  • Desirable Requirements:
  • Interest in transport, logistics, or haulage operations.

Training and Support

Learning and Skills apprenticeship programmes are delivered through a mixture of face-to-face and virtual methods by our fully qualified and industry experienced apprentice training team. Using their expert knowledge gained from time spent in the industry, we've tailored our programmes to use the most up-to-date tools and technologies so that the skills we create can be used directly in the workplace. As one of our learners, you'll benefit from coaching, help and guidance from our dedicated team whose job it is to ensure your success. Successful completion of this apprenticeship gives you an accredited Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship qualification

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