Traffic Planner Apprenticeship

GREGORY DISTRIBUTION LIMITED

Bristol (BS10 7TZ)

Closes on Friday 28 August 2026

Posted on 24 July 2026

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Summary

Kick-start your career in transport and logistics with the Gregory Group Level 2 Traffic Operator Apprenticeship in our Bristol depot. Gain hands-on experience planning nationwide deliveries, supported by expert mentors with many years of transport experience, with opportunities to progress into operational planning roles. 

Wage

£16,640 to £26,436.80, depending on your age

National Minimum Wage

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Hourly rate is set at £12.71, this will be reviewed after the successful completion of the apprenticeship. 

Training course
Traffic operator (level 2)
Hours
Monday to Friday 08:30 - 17:00

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 7 September 2026

Duration

1 year

Positions available

2

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

As part of your apprenticeship, you will gain hands-on experience supporting a busy transport operation. Typical daily activities include:

  • Assisting with planning and organising deliveries and collections across the UK
  • Scheduling vehicle loads to maximise efficiency and customer service
  • Managing trailer movements and helping ensure vehicles are available when needed
  • Communicating with drivers, warehouse teams, customers and colleagues
  • Monitoring delivery performance, vehicle utilisation and key operational targets
  • Booking collection and delivery times with customers
  • Updating Transport Management Systems (TMS) and maintaining accurate records
  • Completing administrative tasks such as data entry and document management
  • Attending operational meetings and contributing ideas for continuous improvement
  • Following company procedures and health and safety requirements

Where you'll work

Lysander Road
Westbury-On-Trym
Bristol
BS10 7TZ

Training

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

Training provider

SYSTEM PEOPLE LIMITED

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

The apprentice will join the Gregory Planner Academy with a structured learning plan starting from day 1. This is supported by onsite training with SP Training to gain a level 2 Transport Operator Apprenticeship. 

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
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Patience

About this employer

The Gregory Group is a leading UK logistics company providing transport, warehousing and supply chain solutions nationwide. As a family-owned business, we are committed to developing our people, offering excellent training, career progression and the opportunity to work in a fast-paced, supportive environment

https://gregory.co.uk (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

Transport Planner initially with the potential to progress to Transport Operator in time. 

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

GREGORY DISTRIBUTION LIMITED

Steve Rose

steve.rose@gregory.co.uk

07739978284

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000044722.

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Closes on Friday 28 August 2026

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