Transport Planner & Traffic Officer Apprentice
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Company: KEN MALLINSON & SONS LTD
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Location: BARNSLEY, S75 1LR
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £20,800.00 per year
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Sector: Transport and logistics
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Ref: NAS-2000032500
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Application Deadline Date: 16/06/2026
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Start Date: 22/06/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 4.30pm with 30 minutes for lunch. Candidates aged 19 years will be required to work 45 hours per week.
Brief Description
Join our family-owned logistics business, now in its third generation, as a Traffic Officer & Planning Apprentice and start your career at the heart of transport operations. As you develop, you’ll gain hands-on experience across general haulage, specifically flatbed transport operations.
Training to be Provided
- The apprenticeship will be delivered with a blend of onsite & online meetings with their assessor every 4 - 6 weeks until completion of the apprenticeship
Future Prospects
- On successful completion of the Apprenticeship there may be the opportunity to progress to other Transport, Warehousing or Operation roles
Vacancy Detail
- You will support the processing of proof of deliveries and assist with driver debriefs
- The role includes regular communication with drivers, customers, and internal teams to keep operations running smoothly
- You’ll also book agency drivers, carry out administration, and maintain accurate records
- You’ll then be introduced to supporting route planning along the way too
- Working with a very experienced team, you’ll schedule routine maintenance and repairs for defective vehicles
Other Information
- You’ll be supported in becoming confident using systems and communicating with a range of stakeholders
- We understand there’s a lot to learn, but you’ll be fully supported every step of the way.
In return, you’ll receive full training, valuable industry experience, and the chance to develop within a supportive, long-established company