Logistics & Transport Apprentice — Earn While You Learn

Hovis Bakeries; Stockport; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Earn while you learn

National qualifications

Hands-on experience

Job summary

Hovis Bakeries is hiring for a Logistics & Transport Apprentice in Stockport. You will learn through structured programmes while gaining hands‑on transport operation experience with our team.

The role supports route planning, driver coordination and compliance in a busy logistics environment. You will develop skills in transport scheduling, telematics and fleet management, with a pathway to higher responsibility.

Qualifications

• No previous logistics experience required.
• Reliable, motivated, enthusiastic and committed to their own development.
• Good computer skills; comfortable using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day transport operations.
• Working with and supporting our drivers.
• Driver debriefs and administration.
• Route planning and transport scheduling.
• Vehicle tracking and telematics.
• Fleet management and compliance.
• Transport legislation and driver hours.
• Investigating delivery and customer service issues.
• Producing and analysing reports.
• Using Excel and transport systems.
• Understanding how an HGV fleet is managed safely and efficiently.

Skills

Drive & ambition

Learning mindset

Attention to detail

Organisation

Problem solving

Communication

Positive attitude

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Hovis Bakeries is hiring for a Logistics & Transport Apprentice in Stockport. You will learn through structured programmes while gaining hands‑on transport operation experience with our team.

The role supports route planning, driver coordination and compliance in a busy logistics environment. You will develop skills in transport scheduling, telematics and fleet management, with a pathway to higher responsibility.