Transport Administrator Apprentice

David Bratt & Sons (Haulage) Ltd is a reputable haulage company based in Stockport. We specialise in the distribution and delivery of steel, construction materials and control panels. We have an exciting opportunity to join our Transport team at David Bratt & Sons as a Transport Administrator - is this role for you, apply today!

What you'll do

• Input and retrieve data
• Receiving / directing telephone calls
• Liaise and interact with both internal and external customers
• Use of in-house transport / planning system
• Use of customer systems to ensure effective customer service and timely planning
• Administration support to the planning dept.
• Understanding and following procedures where necessary
• Take responsibility for initiating and completing tasks in a timely manner

Training

Business Administrator Level 3 Standard EPA

• Exam - Knowledge Test (comprising of 50 multiple choice questions)
• Completion of portfolio
• Presentation - around Project/Improvement
• 20% OFF-THE-JOB A minimum of 20% of the learning must be completed off-the-job' and could include the following:
• Induction to programme
• Online self-study learning activities, including, courses, webinars (topics based around the Knowledge, Skills, and Behaviours) as well as topics tailored to the apprentice's specific job role
• Completion of assessments and reflective journal entries
• Mentoring/shadowing
• Employer training
• Support and preparation for EPA
• Employer project support
• Learning Coach support

After the apprenticeship

Permanent job upon completion of the apprenticeship programme. Apprentices can progress onto other qualifications such as Foundation Degrees in areas such as Business, Business Management and Business Administration.

Skills

• Administrative skills
• Attention to detail
• Communication skills
• Customer care skills
• Initiative
• IT skills
• Number skills
• Organisation skills
• Team working

Qualifications

• Essential: GCSE, English (grade 4)
• Essential: GCSE, Maths (grade 4)

Things to consider

• Salary review after three months
• Work towards your Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship while developing the knowledge, skills, and behaviours needed for a successful career in business administration

About the employer

David Bratt & Sons (Haulage) Ltd., is a reputable haulage company based in Cheadle, Stockport. We specialise in the distribution and delivery of steel, construction materials and control panels. We have an exciting opportunity to join our Transport team at David Bratt & Sons as a Transport Administrator - is this role for you, apply today!

Apprenticeship details

• Course: Business administrator (level 3), Business and administration
• Apprenticeship level: Advanced (level 3)
• Training provider: TOTAL PEOPLE LIMITED
• Expected duration: 1 Year 6 Months
• Hours: 35 hours a week. Working week: 09:00-17:00 Monday to Friday (with breaks).
• Start date: 20 October 2026
• Positions available: 1
• Wage: £14,560 a year