Logistics & Transport Apprentice
Hovis Bakeries
Stockport (SK6 2RE)
Closes in 21 days (Friday 30 October 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 8 October 2026
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Summary
Hovis Bakeries, are looking for someone with drive, enthusiasm, willingness to learn to join our Transport Team as a Logistics & Transport Apprentice.
- Problem Solving, ability to manage multiple tasks
- Good computer skills in MS Office packages/Excel
- Motivated and able to work in a busy environment
- Wage
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£25,500 a year
Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)
- Pay scale is between £25,500 and £29,000
- A structure apprenticeship program with a nationally recognised qualification
- Training course
- Traffic operator (level 2)
- Hours
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Shifts will be on a 7 day a week working rota which may include some weekends and or Bank holidays.
Shifts will be explained/discussed at interview.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 30 November 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
- Work towards completing Level 2 Traffic Office Apprenticeship
- Driver debriefs and admin
- Route planning and transport scheduling
- Vehicle tracking and telematics
- Transport Legislation and driver hours
- Investigating delivery and customer service issues
- Working with and supporting drivers
- Producing reports
- Understanding how a HGV fleet is managed safely and efficiently
Where you'll work
Ashton Road
Bredbury
Stockport
SK6 2RE
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
- You will meet with your training provider every 3 months to assess progress on your training program
- Your training provider will be able to support you via email, teams meeting and using a virtual learning environment
- Off-the-job training will follow the time allocations outlined in the Occupational Standard
More training information
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Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade GCSE)
- Maths (grade GCSE)
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
- Team working
About this employer
As part of FTSE 100’s Associated British Foods, we’re a business with a lot to offer. Do you want to join a large dynamic business with big plans for the future, working in a fast-moving workplace where people are the most important ingredient? You will soon feel part of our team having the chance to make a difference to the success of this large, competitive business. You’ll work with great people and fantastic products. As our business develops and succeeds, you’ll grow and develop too.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
After successful completion of your apprenticeship there maybe the option for you to progress to Level 3 Transport Supervisor training.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
Hovis Bakeries
Paula Brown
paula.brown@alliedbakeries.co.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000057955.
Apply now
Closes in 21 days (Friday 30 October 2026 at 11:59pm)