Transport Planner Apprentice

JJ XPRESS LTD

STOURBRIDGE (DY7 5EG)

Closes in 11 days (Monday 30 March 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 18 March 2026

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Summary

A Transport Planner Apprentice at JJX Logistics supports the planning and coordination of daily transport operations while developing practical knowledge of logistics and route planning.

Wage

£15,600 to £24,784.50, depending on your age

National Minimum Wage

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Training course
Traffic operator (level 2)
Hours
Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm, shifts, may work evenings and weekends.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 6 April 2026

Duration

1 year

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

Apprentice daily duties and responsibilities:

  • Assist with planning and scheduling vehicle routes to ensure timely deliveries and collections.
  • Monitor vehicle movements and update transport systems with accurate journey and delivery information.
  • Communicate with drivers regarding routes, schedules, and any operational updates.

Where you'll work

MANOR LANE
BOBBINGTON
STOURBRIDGE
DY7 5EG

Training

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

Training provider

THE NATIONAL LOGISTICS ACADEMY LTD

Training course

Traffic operator (level 2)

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What you'll learn

Course contents
  • Comply with regulations and legislation when working. For example, drivers working hours, working time directive, and Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) guidance.
  • Comply with health and safety when working.
  • Follow company policy, processes and standard operating procedures.
  • Plan and prioritise daily activities for example to customer job requirements, back loads, delivery.
  • Plan multiple drop routes and jobs.
  • Inputting customer jobs for collection and delivery.
  • Track job progress.
  • Amend or re-plan routes when delivery circumstances change, for example, changing weather conditions, road closures and accidents, customer requirements.
  • Adapt approach when supporting operation with, for example, changing weather conditions, road closures and accidents.
  • Record or enter information - paper based or electronic. For example, job sheets, handover documents, work sheets, and checklists.
  • Optimises routes, vehicle type and loading.
  • Comply with company specific policy and procedures by using the appropriate mode of transportation for ultra-low emission zones (ULEZ) and clean air zones.
  • Arrange the maintenance and inspection of the vehicle.
  • Use technology, and systems. General data protection regulation (GDPR). Cyber security.
  • Use the traffic management system or other relevant systems, to add, and update customer job requirements.
  • Conduct a briefing or debriefing session with colleagues.
  • Communicate in writing with others for example, internal and external customers, colleagues, and managers.
  • Communicate with others verbally for example, internal and external customers, colleagues, and managers.
  • Manage customer queries and complaints.
  • Apply the company’s service standards for internal and external customer services.
  • Escalate issues, for example, driver infringements and non-operational procedures.
  • Apply team working and wellbeing principles.
  • Apply equity, diversity, and inclusion principles in the workplace.
  • Carry out and record learning and development activities.
  • Comply with regulations and legislation when working. For example, drivers working hours, working time directive, and Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) guidance.
  • Comply with health and safety when working.
  • Follow company policy, processes and standard operating procedures.
  • Plan and prioritise daily activities for example to customer job requirements, back loads, delivery.
  • Plan multiple drop routes and jobs.
  • Inputting customer jobs for collection and delivery.
  • Track job progress.
  • Amend or re-plan routes when delivery circumstances change, for example, changing weather conditions, road closures and accidents, customer requirements.
  • Adapt approach when supporting operation with, for example, changing weather conditions, road closures and accidents.
  • Record or enter information - paper based or electronic. For example, job sheets, handover documents, work sheets, and checklists.
  • Optimises routes, vehicle type and loading.
  • Comply with company specific policy and procedures by using the appropriate mode of transportation for ultra-low emission zones (ULEZ) and clean air zones.
  • Arrange the maintenance and inspection of the vehicle.
  • Use technology, and systems. General data protection regulation (GDPR). Cyber security.
  • Use the traffic management system or other relevant systems, to add, and update customer job requirements.
  • Conduct a briefing or debriefing session with colleagues.
  • Communicate in writing with others for example, internal and external customers, colleagues, and managers.
  • Communicate with others verbally for example, internal and external customers, colleagues, and managers.
  • Manage customer queries and complaints.
  • Apply the company’s service standards for internal and external customer services.
  • Escalate issues, for example, driver infringements and non-operational procedures.
  • Apply team working and wellbeing principles.
  • Apply equity, diversity, and inclusion principles in the workplace.
  • Carry out and record learning and development activities.

Training schedule

Kinsgwinford, DY6 7GA.

Requirements

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
  • Administrative skills
  • Logical
  • Team working

About this employer

JJX Logistics is a UK-based logistics and transport company specialising in freight, storage, and delivery solutions for businesses and customers. The company manages a range of transport operations, including road, air, and sea freight for imports and exports, route planning, distribution, and fleet management, ensuring goods are handled efficiently and delivered reliably across the UK and internationally.

http://www.jjxlogistics.co.uk (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

After successfully completing the apprenticeship at JJX Logistics, apprentices are typically offered the opportunity to progress into a full-time Transport Planner or Logistics Coordinator role within the business. 

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

THE NATIONAL LOGISTICS ACADEMY LTD

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000020413.

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Closes in 11 days (Monday 30 March 2026 at 11:59pm)