Transport Planner Apprentice
DHL Supply Chain limited
Staffordshire (ST4 4EX)
Closes in 29 days (Wednesday 21 October 2026)
Posted on 22 September 2026
Contents
Summary
Our Transport Planning Programme is all about developing the skills required to become a subject matter expert. From day one, you'll take on real responsibility with a supportive culture that helps you get the most out of your time as an Apprentice, whilst building on your stakeholder management skills.
- Wage
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£21,000 a year
- Training course
- Transport planning technician (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday, may include shift work. Shifts to be confirmed.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Sunday 1 November 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
Logistics is more than getting the product from A to B. At DHL Supply Chain we combine management and value-added services with our customised, integrated logistics solutions which drive resilience, and efficiency, improve quality, and create competitive advantage. Our Data Teams assist the operational and Functional Teams in creating meaningful data which allows informed decisions to be made to ensure we are operating with financial and KPI agreed terms.
Working within our Network Transport Solutions (NTS) site, you will work with the Operational Tower Manager and Fleet Managers in executing integrated transport solutions, along with the below;
- To brief and debrief our professional Drivers
- To plan load schedules, making best use of backhaul facilities where possible to generate revenue for DHL
- To pre advise the management team of any potential failures in the Transport Operation
- To schedule work centrally using Paragon planning systems
Where you'll work
DHL Supply Chain
Prologis Park
Stoke-On-Trent
Staffordshire
ST4 4EX
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
SR APPRENTICESHIPS LIMITED
Training course
Transport planning technician (level 3)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
What you'll learn
Course contents
- Apply principles and processes of transport planning including analytical, scientific and technical know-how to transport planning solutions.
- Use national, regional and local policies, transport or planning regulations when contributing to, or appraising, transport planning solutions or improving transport systems and services.
- Apply key principles, techniques and methods of data collection, analysis and evaluation to support the planning, design, implementation or assessment of transport planning solutions.
- Plan and carry out data collection, analysis, evaluation, and report the outputs through appropriate means using relevant conventions and terminology.
- Use models to forecast demand using appropriate software packages for data gathering and analysis.
- Apply techniques and processes for design, delivery and interpretation of stakeholder or community engagement or public consultation activities.
- Apply document control processes and procedures using the approved processes, maintaining quality compliance when creating or amending transport planning or design documentation.
- Support and contribute to the production of transport planning solutions with consideration for economic, security, cultural and societal, well-being, and the environment.
- Plan, carry out and manage own work, recognising the wider implications to others, such as client, customer or end-user needs, and within cost and resource limitations.
- Apply statutory health and safety policies and procedures in the transport planning environment, using risk assessment processes, procedures and documentation.
- Communicate using appropriate methods for the audience incorporating relevant and appropriate terms, standards and data.
- Apply sustainable and ethical principles to planning for transport and travel.
- Plan, undertake, record and review their own professional competence, regularly updating their CPD to improve performance.
- Apply principles and processes of transport planning including analytical, scientific and technical know-how to transport planning solutions.
- Use national, regional and local policies, transport or planning regulations when contributing to, or appraising, transport planning solutions or improving transport systems and services.
- Apply key principles, techniques and methods of data collection, analysis and evaluation to support the planning, design, implementation or assessment of transport planning solutions.
- Plan and carry out data collection, analysis, evaluation, and report the outputs through appropriate means using relevant conventions and terminology.
- Use models to forecast demand using appropriate software packages for data gathering and analysis.
- Apply techniques and processes for design, delivery and interpretation of stakeholder or community engagement or public consultation activities.
- Apply document control processes and procedures using the approved processes, maintaining quality compliance when creating or amending transport planning or design documentation.
- Support and contribute to the production of transport planning solutions with consideration for economic, security, cultural and societal, well-being, and the environment.
- Plan, carry out and manage own work, recognising the wider implications to others, such as client, customer or end-user needs, and within cost and resource limitations.
- Apply statutory health and safety policies and procedures in the transport planning environment, using risk assessment processes, procedures and documentation.
- Communicate using appropriate methods for the audience incorporating relevant and appropriate terms, standards and data.
- Apply sustainable and ethical principles to planning for transport and travel.
- Plan, undertake, record and review their own professional competence, regularly updating their CPD to improve performance.
Training schedule
As part of the Transport Planning (Supply Chain Practitioner) Level 3 Apprenticeship, they will complete the learning online through SR Apprenticeships and on-site learning at their dedicated DHL Supply Chain site.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade Grade C and above/4-9)
- Maths (grade C and above/4-9)
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
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
Other requirements
About this employer
Founded in 1969, DHL is the world's leading logistics company. Our 395,000 people in over 220 countries and territories work every day to help our customers cross borders, reach new markets and grow their businesses. DHL Supply Chain, part of the DHL Group, is the world's leading logistics provider and by joining DHL Supply Chain, you are joining a company that offers limitless opportunities to grow
https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/dsc-apprentices-uk (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
As part of a growing DHL population, you'll receive access to a variety of excellent benefits including 25 days holiday, pension scheme, medical cover, childcare vouchers, retail discounts, mental health support, and private GP services.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
- We want Apprentices to build their careers, with the option to complete a further Apprenticeship after completing the Transport Planner (Supply Chain practitioner) Level 3
- Apprentices can contribute their ideas to influence the success of our business and be a part of an organisation that makes an impact on society as well as on the world of logistics. After your programme you will transition into the Alumni community to continue the growth of your career
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The contact for this apprenticeship is:
SR APPRENTICESHIPS LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000054658.
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Closes in 29 days (Wednesday 21 October 2026)
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