Business Administration Apprentice

3D TRANS LIMITED; Widnes; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a well-established transport company as an Apprentice in the Traffic Team at the Widnes Depot. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in road haulage and logistics. You will be responsible for entering bookings, managing communications with internal and external customers, and ensuring smooth operations within the Traffic Team. With a focus on developing your skills in a supportive environment, this apprenticeship will provide you with valuable insights into the transport industry. If you're looking to kick-start your career in logistics, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Qualifications

• Must attend Riverside College for Business Administration apprenticeship.
• Experience with TOPS software is essential for role.

Responsibilities

• Enter bookings and manage communications with customers and teams.
• Conduct trailer checks and organize driver paperwork.

Skills

Communication Skills

Microsoft Excel

Customer Service

Organizational Skills

TOPS Software

Education

Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship

Tools

TOPS Software

Microsoft Office

Job description

3D Trans Ltd is a road haulage transport, warehouse, loaded and empty container storage based company in the North West and the Midlands. 3D Trans Ltd is an established company with an excellent record of offering secure storage and transport solutions.

The Apprentice will be joining our Traffic Team at our 3D Trans Ltd, Widnes Depot.

General Duties:

• Entering Bookings from internal and external customers on to TOPS (frequently used software system)
• Checking Callovers - communication with Widnes and Midlands Traffic Team
• Complete Trailer / Yard Checks
• Updating Container & Seal Numbers in TOPS - background work for Traffic Team planning Trucks
• Empty and Laden Exec’s with Shipping Lines - External customer communications
• Checking on container arrivals at the Port of Discharge - External customer and internal customer communications
• Rail Arrival Checks with depots - communication via phone/email/message
• Booking driver VBS slots at terminals and ports
• Organising POD and driver folders - driver paperwork preparation for accounts to invoice customers
• Answering emails and taking office phone calls
• Checking Toll charges weekly
• Completing OOCL Contract “Driver Timesheet” excel for Ops Team - basic Microsoft
• Office knowledge will increase through experience within the role
• Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
• Fortnightly attendance at Riverside College, Widnes

Working hours are Monday to Friday, 8 hours each day, within office hours, with a paid lunch break of 30 minutes. Shifts to be confirmed.