Job Title: Transport Apprentice
Location: Moss Road, Witham
Salary: Apprentice Level
Hours: 9am to 6pm – Monday to Friday
Simarco is an award-winning international logistics provider, driven by a deep understanding of the fast-paced nature of global trade. We specialise in delivering bespoke freight solutions across the UK, Europe, and worldwide, offering flexible, fully tailored services that are designed to meet the unique needs of our clients.
We are currently recruiting for a Transport Apprentice to join our team based in Witham.
N.B. This role would suit a school or college leaver.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to begin a career in logistics. As a Transport Apprentice, you will provide essential administrative and operational support to the Transport Department while gaining hands-on experience and working towards a nationally recognised qualification. Our aim is to support you throughout your development, with the potential to secure a permanent position upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.
Are you eager to learn more about the diverse opportunities within the logistics industry? Do you want to take on a role that offers excellent career prospects and personal development?
If so, we’d love to hear from you!
Key Skills and Qualifications to succeed in this role:
* To qualify for an apprenticeship, you must Ideally be a school or college leaver and no longer in full time education
* Recognised pass rate in GSCE Maths & English
* Office experience is desirable, where you have worked in a professional environment
* Eager to learn and have a genuine interest in Transport and Logistics
* Computer literate with excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office & Excel
* Customer focused with excellent listening and communication skills
* Ability to effectively communicate with customers and co-workers
* A team player and able to work well under pressure whilst maintaining accuracy and efficiency
* Flexible attitude and thrives in a fun and fast paced, busy environment
Key duties & Responsibilities:
* Provide the first line of support for incoming driver calls and to effectively respond to each enquiry
* To provide reception service to all drivers to the Transport Department, effectively receiving and processing their paperwork as well as completing a comprehensive debrief at the end of their shift
* To support our Transport Planners and Transport Management by providing a first response to all incoming calls with the aim to efficiently answer any queries immediately
* Learn and understand transport compliance, guidelines, rules & regulations
* General Administrative and filing support for the Transport Manager
* Computer input, price and job details, sortation of transport documentation
We can offer you:
* This is Apprenticeship level role and will be paid accordingly, with an aim to qualify for a full-time position.
* Full on the job training and support
* 25 days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays
* Discount platform – including top retailers
* Regular engagement initiative including treat days!
* Learning Management System for continuous learning
* Mental health forum in place to support with well being
* Simarco Stars - reward and recognition programme
Simarco takes pride in being a great place to work, offering excellent training and career development opportunities. Join our team—apply today