Apprentice Transport Planner
CHADKIRK TRANSPORT LTD
Stockport (SK7 5DA)
Closes on Saturday 15 August 2026
Posted on 10 July 2026
Contents
Summary
The purpose of the Apprentice Transport Planner’s role will be to support the Transport Planning team whilst developing the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to become a competent Transport Planner.
- Wage
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£16,640 to £26,436.80, depending on your age
National Minimum Wage
- Training course
- Traffic operator (level 2)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm, may include occasional weekends
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Tuesday 1 September 2026
- Duration
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1 year
- 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
- Assist with planning daily vehicle routes under supervision
- Learn how to allocate vehicles and drivers efficiently
- Support the monitoring of vehicle movements throughout the day
- Communicate with drivers regarding delivery schedules and route changes
- Help monitor driver hours and compliance
- Assist with customer enquiries via telephone and email
- Update transport management systems accurately
- Learn how to identify opportunities for backloads
- Assist with producing transport reports and operational statistics
- Primary responsibility for data input into our TMS
- Support the management of the transport inbox and responding to emails
- Receive inbound phone calls from customers, suppliers or the general public and direct the enquiries to the relevant person or department
- Work with the warehouse and transport teams to ensure customer requirements are met
- Develop an understanding of customer service standards
- Complete apprenticeship coursework and attend training as required
- Demonstrate a willingness to learn and continuously improve
Where you'll work
Newby Road Industrial Estate, Newby Road
Hazel Grove
Stockport
SK7 5DA
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)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
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
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
- Administrative skills
- Analytical skills
- Team working
Other requirements
- GCSE Grade 4/C or above in English and maths Good communication skills
- Good IT skills
- Good organisational skills
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn
- Reliable and punctual
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Interest in transport and logistics
- Experience using Microsoft Office
- Full UK Driving Licence (or working towards obtaining one)
- No previous transport planning experience is required
About this employer
Chadkirk Transport is a Manchester-based haulage, courier and warehousing specialist trusted with high-value, time-critical deliveries across the UK. Operating 24/7, we go beyond standard transport by integrating with our clients, anticipating challenges and delivering tailored solutions that reflect your brand and expectations. From same-day haulage to specialist and secure storage, we provide reliability, flexibility and service without compromise.
Established in 2009 under the guidance of our dedicated Managing Director, Rhys Fildes, Chadkirk Transport has undergone remarkable growth in the past decade. What began as a small courier enterprise has now evolved into a prominent player in the haulage industry.
Today, we proudly operate on a national scale, delivering exceptional same day transport services from our conveniently located head office in Stockport, Greater Manchester. Situated near major motorway networks, we possess the capacity to efficiently serve businesses across the entire UK.
https://chadkirktransport.co.uk/who-we-are/ (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).
- Full time position within the transport office and planning team
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
THE NATIONAL LOGISTICS ACADEMY LTD
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000041958.
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Closes on Saturday 15 August 2026