Trainee Transport Planner – Apprenticeship Pathway

Gregory Group; Bradley Stoke; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DCPC training

Monthly courses

Excellent holiday allowance

Pension

Medical reimbursement

Life assurance

Job summary

Gregory Distribution Ltd. in Bristol is seeking a motivated Trainee Transport Planner to join our Transport Operations team.

This 8-month Level 2 Traffic Operator Apprenticeship development programme features monthly online tutor-led sessions and on-the-job experience, with EPA preparation and potential Level 3 CPC qualification. You will support nationwide deliveries, plan loads, coordinate trailer movements, and maintain TMS systems while developing skills for future supervisory roles.

Qualifications

• Must undertake Level 2 Traffic Operator Apprenticeship.
• GCSE English and Maths (Grade C/4 or above).
• Eligibility to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning and organisation of nationwide deliveries and collections.
• Plan loads using a fleet of articulated vehicles, maximising service and vehicle efficiency.
• Manage trailer movements to ensure customer requirements are met.
• Liaise with warehouse teams and on-site shunters to ensure vehicle and trailer availability.
• Monitor delivery performance, vehicle utilisation and revenue KPIs.
• Communicate collection times and delivery bookings with customers and colleagues.
• Attend regular operational meetings and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure all work is accurately booked and managed through internal systems.
• Maintain and update Transport Management Systems (TMS).
• Complete general administration duties, including data entry and record keeping.
• Adhere to company policies, procedures and health and safety standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

UK geography knowledge

Deadline orientation

Flexible/solution-focused

Teamwork

MS Office

Study commitment

GCSE English/Maths

Education

GCSE English/Maths (Grade C/4+)

Level 2 Traffic Operator Apprenticeship

Level 3 CPC (optional)

Tools

Transport Management Systems (TMS)

Job description

Gregory Distribution Ltd. in Bristol is seeking a motivated Trainee Transport Planner to join our Transport Operations team.

This 8-month Level 2 Traffic Operator Apprenticeship development programme features monthly online tutor-led sessions and on-the-job experience, with EPA preparation and potential Level 3 CPC qualification. You will support nationwide deliveries, plan loads, coordinate trailer movements, and maintain TMS systems while developing skills for future supervisory roles.