Transport Planning Apprentice

MENZIES DISTRIBUTION SOLUTIONS LIMITED

Coalville (LE67 1TT)

Closes in 16 days (Friday 6 November 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 20 October 2026

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Summary

Are you looking to start your career as a Transport Planner? Menzies Distribution Solutions are recruiting for a keen and passionate individual to join their team. Apply now!

Wage

£20,000 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

Training course
Traffic operator (level 2)
Hours
Monday- Friday Shifts to be confirmed

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 30 November 2026

Duration

1 year 1 month

Positions available

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

  • Ensure effective and efficient use of driver and vehicle resources
  • Maintenance and Management of the Transport Management System (TMS)
  • Ensuring customer requirements are administered
  • Liaise, support and develop effective working relationships with internal and external customers
  • Promote effective and efficient standards of work, in order to comply with transport legislation, company policy and Health & Safety legislation
  • Managing Driver hours, WTD rules
  • Preparing and submitting various KPI reports
  • Undertake any other duties that are reasonably requested

Where you'll work

2 Franks Road
Bardon Hill
Coalville
LE67 1TT

Training

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

Training provider

LEARNING CURVE GROUP LIMITED

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

  • 1-1 sessions with your dedicated tutor 
  • No college release day
  • Off the job training 
  • Functional Skills if required

Requirements

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • IT skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative

Other requirements

  • Commitment to both the course and role within the transport planning operation

About this employer

At Menzies Distribution Solutions, we connect suppliers, manufacturers and customers through reliable, flexible and sustainable logistics, driven by experience and a commitment to doing things the right way.

http://www.menzies-distribution.co.uk (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

  • Receive a paid day to volunteer for a charity of your choice
  • Relax with 28 days of holiday inclusive of bank holiday
  • Celebrate special moments with Value Awards
  • Funded driving lessons (restrictions apply)
  • Exclusive Discounts
  • Progression & Training
  • Health & Wellness: Healthcare Cash Plan, allowing you to claim cash back on a range of healthcare products and services

After this apprenticeship

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

  • Opportunity for full time role upon completion 

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

LEARNING CURVE GROUP LIMITED

Abbie Peters

abbie.peters@learningcurvegroup.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000060205.

Apply now

Closes in 16 days (Friday 6 November 2026 at 11:59pm)