Apprentice Transport Administrator

As part of our people development strategy, we have an excellent opportunity to join our transport team in Dagenham as an Apprentice Transport Administrator. This is a 12 Month programme in conjunction with the National Logistics academy leading to a level 2 qualification and potential gateway to a career in the transport sector with targeted progression to Transport Manager in the future, including professional qualification to attain a Certificate of Professional competence (CPC) This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to join an established and growing company that is committed to helping conserve natural resources and protect the environment.

The successful candidate will work closely with the site transport teams to build knowledge and skills whilst contributing to the daily operation of the team.

This will involve:

• Learning, understanding & assisting the current transport teams with ensuring the efficient running of the Company’s collection services and ensuring we meet the Service Level Agreements for our customers.
• Dealing with drivers and driver hours ensuring they are compliant.
• Understanding the importance & completing daily face to face debriefing of the driver team.
• Dealing with queries by telephone and email from customers, employees, and colleagues.
• Learning, understanding & assisting the current transport teams with planning fleet services and MOT's in accordance with the O licence requirements.
• Inputting vehicle maintenance service sheets, ensuring an effective filing system for all transport documentation and understanding legal legislation to ensure compliance obligations are met.
• Learning, understanding & assisting to ensure employed drivers’ cards and vehicle tachographs are downloaded within set guidelines.
• Ensuring compliance with company procedures and statutory obligations for vehicle operations, health & safety, and other legislation.
• Learning, understanding & assisting with the monitoring and management of vehicle defects through the PURGO system.
• Create and amend inbound and outbound weighbridge tickets.
• Any other ad hoc duties as requested by the Management Team.

• Minimum entry level 3.5 in English and Maths Functional skills.
• Eligible to work in the UK.

Please forward Your CV and covering letter to