Logistics Administration Apprentice

EGALA LIMITED

Grimsby (DN41 8DY)

Closes in 26 days (Friday 27 March 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 26 February 2026


Summary

As an Apprentice, you will support the day-to-day operations of the business and gain hands-on experience across transport administration and compliance. You will work closely with the office team and learn how a transport operation runs from the inside.

Wage

£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday, 8.00am to 4.00pm.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 30 March 2026

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

Key responsibilities will include:

  • Assisting with general office and transport administration
  • Supporting driver and vehicle records
  • Helping with compliance paperwork and document control
  • Answering calls and emails
  • Learning transport systems and processes
  • Providing general support to the operations team

Where you'll work

Kiln Lane Trading Estate
Stallingborough
Grimsby
DN41 8DY

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

HULL COLLEGE

Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

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What you'll learn

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.

Training schedule

Apprenticeship is done entirely in the workplace, no day release element.

More training information

There is no day release element, thereefore, apart from for the induction, you will not have to travel to Hull College.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths and English (grade C/4)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Keen to learn

Other requirements

Interest in transport, logistics, or operations is an advantage.

About this employer

Founded in 1994, Egala has grown from a family business into
a trusted name in European trucking: built on trust, care, and a drive
to make better. Egala by Boekestijn is the next step in that journey:
a dedicated brand focused on delivering Unlimited Trucking Capacity.

After this apprenticeship

Opportunity for progression on successful completion of the apprenticeship.

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

HULL COLLEGE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000018013.

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Closes in 26 days (Friday 27 March 2026 at 11:59pm)