Transport Operator Apprentice: Launch Your Logistics Career

Gregory Distribution Ltd; North Tawton; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Overtime

Training

Career development

Holiday allowance

Medical reimbursement

Life assurance

Pension

Sickness scheme

Free uniform

Volunteer day

Job summary

Gregory Distribution Ltd is seeking a motivated Trainee Transport Operator to join our Transport Operations team in the UK. You will undertake an 8‑month Level 2 Traffic Operator Apprenticeship with online tutor-led sessions and hands-on experience to develop toward supervisory roles.

The role covers planning nationwide deliveries, load planning, liaising with warehouses, and monitoring KPIs, with opportunities to gain Level 3 CPC qualifications.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above.
• Successful completion of Level 2 Traffic Operator Apprenticeship preferred.
• Interest and commitment to progress to supervisory roles.

Responsibilities

• Support planning and organisation of nationwide deliveries and collections.
• Plan loads using articulated vehicles.
• Manage trailer movements to meet customer requirements.
• Liaise with warehouse teams and on-site shunters.
• Monitor delivery performance and KPIs.
• Communicate collection times and delivery bookings.
• Attend meetings and contribute to improvements.
• Ensure work is booked and managed in systems.
• Maintain Transport Management Systems (TMS).
• Complete general admin duties and data entry.
• Adhere to company policies and health and safety standards.

Skills

Strong communication

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

UK geography knowledge

Deadline management

Flexible approach

Independent and team

MS Office

Study commitment

GCSE English/Maths

Education

GCSE English

GCSE Maths

Level 2 Traffic Operator Apprenticeship

Level 3 CILT Transport Management CPC (optional)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Gregory Distribution Ltd is seeking a motivated Trainee Transport Operator to join our Transport Operations team in the UK. You will undertake an 8‑month Level 2 Traffic Operator Apprenticeship with online tutor-led sessions and hands-on experience to develop toward supervisory roles.

The role covers planning nationwide deliveries, load planning, liaising with warehouses, and monitoring KPIs, with opportunities to gain Level 3 CPC qualifications.