Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship

LNE Road Transport Ltd and Crosskey & Harrison Ltd are seeking a motivated and ambitious individual to join our Transport Department as an Apprentice Transport Administrator. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career within the transport and logistics industry.

What you'll do

Working alongside experienced transport professionals, you will gain knowledge and experience in:

• Vehicle compliance and transport legislation
• Driver hours and working time directive regulations
• Tachograph analysis and reporting
• Daily transport planning and vehicle scheduling
• Fleet maintenance planning and record keeping
• PMI and vehicle inspection management
• Loaded brake test and compliance documentation
• Driver defect reporting systems
• Customer service and client communication
• Route planning and transport operations
• Health and safety procedures
• DVSA and Traffic Commissioner compliance requirements
• General transport administration and office management

Training

Learning and Skills apprenticeship programmes are delivered through a mixture of face-to-face and virtual methods by our fully qualified and industry experienced apprentice training team. Using their expert knowledge gained from time spent in the industry, we've tailored our programmes to use the most up-to-date tools and technologies so that the skills we create can be used directly in the workplace. As one of our learners, you'll benefit from coaching, help and guidance from our dedicated team whose job it is to ensure your success. Successful completion of this apprenticeship gives you an accredited Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship qualification.

After the apprenticeship

This position has been created with succession planning in mind. The successful candidate will be supported to: Complete their transport apprenticeship qualifications. Develop a full understanding of transport compliance and operations. Work towards obtaining their Transport Manager CPC qualification. Progress into a supervisory and management position. Become a future leader within the Transport Department.

Skills

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Patience

Qualifications

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

Things to consider

Equivalent Functional Skills qualifications or translated Non-UK Grades are also accepted.

About the employer

Full training and support from experienced transport professionals. Clear career progression opportunities. Exposure to all areas of transport management and compliance. Opportunity to obtain professional transport qualifications. Long-term career prospects within a growing transport business.

Apprenticeship details

• Course: Business administrator (level 3), Business and administration
• Apprenticeship level: Advanced (level 3)
• Training provider: GATESHEAD COUNCIL
• Expected duration: 1 Year 6 Months
• Hours: 40 hours a week. Working week: Monday to Friday, 08:30 to 17:00 (40 hours per week including training time), although start and finish times may vary according to business needs.
• Start date: 9 November 2026
• Positions available: 1
• Wage: £16,640 a year