Transport Planner Apprentice: Launch Your Logistics Career

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

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.