Junior Transport Planner Apprentice

Hull Business Training Centre Ltd; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 9,600 - 12,000; Part time

Job summary

2XL UK in Hessle, near Hull, is seeking a Junior Transport Planner Apprentice to begin a long-term career in transport and logistics. You’ll support planning activities, coordinate data, and learn how international supply chains operate.

This apprenticeship provides hands-on experience with a growing UK team, offering progression opportunities, exposure to fleet coordination, and the chance to develop practical transport knowledge.

Qualifications

• Good time-management skills and the ability to prioritise tasks in a busy environment.
• Common sense and a practical approach to solving problems.
• Good communication skills, particularly when dealing with colleagues and external partners.
• A willingness and desire to expand your knowledge.
• An interest in transport, logistics and how things move around the UK.
• An ability to work as part of a team while also taking responsibility for your own tasks.
• An understanding of UK geography would be useful.

Responsibilities

• Contacting external partners to obtain required information and uploading data into their systems.
• Supporting the management and coordination of equipment within their fleet.
• Monitoring units and alerting partners and colleagues when they haven't left the port in time to meet delivery requirements.
• Responding to enquiries received through their general mailbox.
• Supporting the Head Planner with transport planning activities.
• Developing your understanding of transport, logistics and the wider business.

Skills

Time management

Problem solving

Communication skills

Willingness to learn

Interest in transport

Teamwork

UK geography

Job description

Junior Transport Planner Apprentice

Are you organised, curious, and looking to build a career in transport and logistics? 2XL UK is looking for a Junior Transport Planner Apprentice to join their growing team and start building a long-term career within the logistics industry.

2XL UK is part of the wider ECS group, a supply chain logistics company, and their UK operation plays an important role in bringing products into the country that you see every day on supermarket shelves. It can be a busy environment, but there’s a real sense of achievement in knowing that the products you see in stores are there because of the work you and the wider team have helped make happen.

Key Responsibilities

• Contacting external partners to obtain required information and uploading data into their systems.
• Supporting the management and coordination of equipment within their fleet.
• Monitoring units and alerting partners and colleagues when they haven't left the port in time to meet delivery requirements.
• Responding to enquiries received through their general mailbox.
• Supporting the Head Planner with transport planning activities.
• Developing your understanding of transport, logistics and the wider business.

Skills & Knowledge

• Good time-management skills and the ability to prioritise tasks in a busy environment.
• Common sense and a practical approach to solving problems.
• Good communication skills, particularly when dealing with colleagues and external partners.
• A willingness and desire to expand your knowledge.
• An interest in transport, logistics and how things move around the UK.
• An ability to work as part of a team while also taking responsibility for your own tasks.
• An understanding of UK geography would be useful, but don't worry if you don't know every town and city; it's something you'll develop through the role.

Key Info

Employer: 2XL UK

Location: Hessle, HU13

Wage: £8.00 per hour

Job Type: Apprenticeship

Job Category: Business Administrator

About the Employer

2XL UK is a growing department that has expanded significantly during our 14 years operating in the UK. This apprenticeship is designed to be the start of a long-term career, rather than simply a short-term placement. As you develop your skills and knowledge, you'll have opportunities to learn about other areas of their UK operation and work towards stepping into a permanent role with 2XL. Longer-term benefits of working with them can include salary progression, holiday benefits and healthcare benefits.

They believe that work and having a bit of fun can go hand in hand. They're a social team and organise monthly office events to help build connections across the department. These can range from quizzes and fancy dress to food-focused events. Taking part isn't essential, but they want to create an environment where people can enjoy working together as well as developing their careers.

• Build a career in the transport and logistics industry
• Gain valuable knowledge and practical experience
• Develop your skills with a growing UK team
• Work alongside experienced transport professionals
• Learn how international supply chains operate
• Develop towards a long-term career with 2XL
• Be part of a friendly and social team