Apprentice Planning & Logistics Co-ordinator
FP MCCANN LIMITED
Derbyshire (DE6 4PH)
Closes in 18 days (Friday 5 June 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 18 May 2026
Contents
Summary
To learn the functions and tasks involved in a Planning & Logistics Department operating in the precast concrete industry. This will range from coordinating and booking of transport, liaising with internal departments / depots and working closely with our site teams to meet their deadlines.
- Wage
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£15,600 to £24,784.50, depending on your age
National Minimum Wage
Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)
- Under 18: £8.00 per hour
- 18-20: £10.85 per hour
- 21 and over: £12.71 per hour
- Training course
- Construction support technician (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday, 08:30 - 17:00.
1-hour lunch break per day.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Wednesday 1 July 2026
- Duration
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2 years
- 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
What you will do in the short term:
- Initially you will be required to familiarise yourself with the company’s precast products and have a knowledge of what products are produced at each of the company’s sites.
- You will be given guidance on the internal administrative processes of the Planning & Logistics Department including booking of transport, creating purchase orders for external ancillary products, production and distribution of key documents both internally & externally
- You will be directly involved with the design, planning and yard team, to gain a full understanding of the process from receipt of an enquiry through to product dispatch
- You will also attend college on day release to broaden your knowledge and skillset
What you will do in the long term:
- When you are have a sound understanding of the office process from tender to product distribution, you will start to take on responsibilities and act as the key contact for organising product dispatch to our internal structures projects
- You will learn how to arrange deliveries to site, communicating with external haulage companies
- Placing orders and selecting the correct information for the delivery to be undertaken
- You will be responsible for raising purchase orders and approving invoices
- Effective planning of loads, matching part loads with other depots and sites to ensure cost effectiveness and efficiency
Where you'll work
Bullhurst Lane
Weston Underwood
Derbyshire
DE6 4PH
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
DCG
Training course
Construction support technician (level 3)
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What you'll learn
Course contents
- Apply and integrate appropriate mathematical and technical knowledge in the completion of built environment site and/or office processes to contribute to the coordination of construction projects.
- Comply with health and safety regulations and procedures. Identify and document risks and hazards. Apply statutory and company environmental and safe working practices. Produce construction project risk assessment and method statements.
- Communicate verbally to internal and external stakeholders using a range of techniques in line with company policies.
- Interpret and abstract contract documentation to develop site solutions.
- Apply digital construction processes to produce resource lists from tender and contract documentation.
- The use of project tendering, measurement and costing systems to assist with the planning of schedules of work and to provide early warning of problems for all contract phases on site.
- Plan, carry out and manage own work in line with management requirements, assessing tasks, scheduling work, achieving deadlines, reviewing performance and keeping records of work undertaken.
- Apply sustainable principles and low carbon processes in order to implement site environmental solutions.
- Use information technology. For example, for document creation, communication, and information management. Comply with GDPR and cyber security.
- Plan and undertake continued professional development (CPD) to maintain and enhance competence in their own area of practice.
- Communicate in written form to internal and external stakeholders using a range of techniques and reporting mechanisms in line with company policies, using construction and built environment terminology.
- Apply and integrate appropriate mathematical and technical knowledge in the completion of built environment site and/or office processes to contribute to the coordination of construction projects.
- Comply with health and safety regulations and procedures. Identify and document risks and hazards. Apply statutory and company environmental and safe working practices. Produce construction project risk assessment and method statements.
- Communicate verbally to internal and external stakeholders using a range of techniques in line with company policies.
- Interpret and abstract contract documentation to develop site solutions.
- Apply digital construction processes to produce resource lists from tender and contract documentation.
- The use of project tendering, measurement and costing systems to assist with the planning of schedules of work and to provide early warning of problems for all contract phases on site.
- Plan, carry out and manage own work in line with management requirements, assessing tasks, scheduling work, achieving deadlines, reviewing performance and keeping records of work undertaken.
- Apply sustainable principles and low carbon processes in order to implement site environmental solutions.
- Use information technology. For example, for document creation, communication, and information management. Comply with GDPR and cyber security.
- Plan and undertake continued professional development (CPD) to maintain and enhance competence in their own area of practice.
- Communicate in written form to internal and external stakeholders using a range of techniques and reporting mechanisms in line with company policies, using construction and built environment terminology.
Training schedule
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- 3 other subjects (grade C/4 or above)
- English (grade C/4 or above)
- Mathematics (grade B/5 or above)
Other 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
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Highly motivated
- Willing to learn
- Able to drive
Other requirements
Candidates must have a valid driving licence with access to a car. Unfortunately, public transport is not practical to the Weston Underwood site.
About this employer
FP McCann is the largest manufacturer and supplier of precast concrete solutions in the United Kingdom. Operating from thirteen ISO9001-accredited manufacturing facilities across the UK, FP McCann provides a comprehensive range of high-quality precast concrete solutions. These offerings include products for drainage and water management, tunnels and shafts, rail, power & infrastructure, walling, fencing, agricultural applications, flooring, filter bed systems, bespoke precast solutions, tanks and chambers, dock leveller pit systems, box culverts, building products, and architectural and structural products. The company prides itself on customising solutions to maximise client value, considering site conditions, design specifications, and construction requirements.
After this apprenticeship
- There are excellent opportunities for progression within the company both at Weston Underwood and the wider FP McCann business, with the opportunity for continued learning and personal development
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
DCG
Niall Nanson
niall.nanson@derby-college.ac.uk
01332 387420
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000032157.
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Closes in 18 days (Friday 5 June 2026 at 11:59pm)