Apprentice Fleet Co-ordinator
FIRST FOR RECRUIT LIMITED
Tamworth (B77 4RP)
Closes in 28 days (Friday 10 April 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 11 March 2026
Contents
Summary
This is an exciting vacancy within a fast pace business that is evolving constantly. If you have what it takes to think on your feet, be part of a small passionate team with a can do attitude and what to be challenged with constant opportunity to learn new skills then this is a role for you.
- Wage
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£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 11 May 2026
- Duration
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1 year 6 months
- Positions available
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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
Job Description:
The Apprentice Fleet Co-ordinator will be working towards helping to oversee the operation of all the company's fleet of vehicles. They will work closely with drivers, mechanics, and management to ensure that vehicles are functioning properly and meeting organisational needs. The business requires a talented individual with a positive, motivated and approachable attitude to learn how to do this role over the next 18 months. We’re looking for someone who can work independently and as part of a team. You will be learning new procedures & processes and implementing them day to day in your role. The long-term aim for this individual is to develop into our Fleet Co-ordinator who can efficiently work with our management team to look at moving our current fleet from a hired fleet to a purchased fleet by sourcing purchasing options, providing research & evidence to management.
Main Responsibilities:
- Helping to develop and maintain schedules for vehicle maintenance and repairs
- Assisting in co ordinating vehicle reservations, usage, and maintenance requests
- Monitoring and tracking vehicle inventory to ensure adequate supply levels
- Assisting in managing driver schedules and ensuring daily compliance checks with all relevant regulations and standards are met including FORS
- Supporting in communicating with drivers to ensure that they are aware of their schedules and responsibilities
- Liaising with mechanics to coordinate vehicle repairs and maintenance
- Over time performing periodic vehicle inspections to ensure that they are in good working order
- Co-ordinating with management to develop and implement policies and procedures related to fleet management
- Assisting in monitoring and analysing fleet data to identify opportunities for improvement
- Helping to prepare reports related to fleet operations and presenting them to management
Where you'll work
Office 2 Amber Business Centre
Mercury Park
Tamworth
B77 4RP
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
SOUTH STAFFORDSHIRE 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
Business Administrator Level 3.
A dedicated work-based trainer will be assigned to the candidate to provide them with support and guidance throughout the course. All learning will take place at the candidate's place of employment and within their contracted working hours.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
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
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
About this employer
FFR started in 2015 by James the director with the aim of supporting the traffic management industry with temporary labour.
Each year we have grown the team, the client base and the services we offer.
FFR is well thought of across the industry and is growing at a fast pace.
After this apprenticeship
On successful completion of the apprenticeship, progression would be into roles such as a Business development assistant/manager.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
SOUTH STAFFORDSHIRE COLLEGE
Apprenticeship Team
apprenticeships@southstaffs.ac.uk
03004562424
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000020466.
Apply now
Closes in 28 days (Friday 10 April 2026 at 11:59pm)