Transport Assistant Apprentice POUNDFIELD PRODUCTS LTD
The Transport Assistant Apprentice will assist the Transport Manager in the daily administration, planning and coordination of transport and logistics to support the team and optimise costs for the Company.
Closing date: 30 Jun 2023
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£10,982.40
Wages explained
Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).
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Working week
Monday - Friday 6.00am - 3.00pm or 7.00am - 4.00pm with 1 hour lunch break (unpaid).
Total hours per week: 40
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Expected duration
18 Months
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Possible start date
03 Jul 2023
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Date posted
20 Jan 2023
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Apprenticeship level
Advanced
Level 3 (A level) -
Reference number
VAC1000124692
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Positions
1 available
What will the apprentice be doing?
- To promote the highest Health and Safety standards to ensure a safe working environment
- To assist the Transport Manager plan / route deliveries to their geographical location in an efficient and cost-effective
way - To assist with Working Time Directive requirements and ensure driver infringements are monitored
- To assist with ensuring vehicles are serviced, inspected, and maintained regularly
- To assist in recording / reporting all damaged / returned loads
- To assist in the utilisation of Poundfield lorries where possible through further loads
- To assist with the recording / reporting of additional costs relating to waiting times, delays, and haulier issues
- To ensure best customer service experience is provided to all customers
- To assist with keeping customers and Poundfield’s sales team up to date with any changes to delivers (late deliveries, changes in dates etc)
- To assist with recording of transport holiday requests, sickness, and unauthorised absence
- To complete all duties to the best of your ability, meeting required deadlines
- To perform all other reasonable duties as requested by the Transport Manager
- To understand and be aware of the Company’s Quality Systems
- To always adhere to Company practices and procedures
- To develop sound working relationships with all personnel and departments of the Company
- To maintain the confidentiality of all Company information
- To ensure the promotion at all times of a professional Company and personal image
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
- Business Administration Level 3 qualification
- Functional skills Maths and English Level 2 to be taken if an equivalent grade is not held
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
Could lead to progression and other roles within the Company.
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Qualifications
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade Level 2/C/4) Essential
Things to consider
About the employer
Employer
POUNDFIELD PRODUCTS LTD
Address
GROVE FARM
CREETING ST PETER
IPSWICH
IP6 8QG
Training
Training provider
W S TRAINING LTD.
Contact
The Apprenticeship Team
apprenticeships@wstraining.co.uk
01284 788005
Apprenticeship standard
Business administrator
Level 3 (A level)
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