Job Description

NWT are offering a great opportunity for a candidate to take part in a Transport Planning Apprenticeship. The successful candidate will be introduced to the fast paced world of road and rail haulage, dealing with tasks like assisting the planning and co-ordinating transport/freight trains, liaising with drivers and customers to ensure efficient and cost-effective deliveries plus more.

Training and Qualification

Work As an apprentice, you'll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You'll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff. What you'll do at work Level 3 Transport Planning Technician qualification upon successful completion of the apprenticeship. The candidate will attend Leeds College on a two-week block release, three times a year. Travel expenses are covered. Where you'll work Templeborough Depot Sheffield Road Sheffield S9 1RT

Required Skills & Qualification

Essential qualifications GCSE or equivalent in: Maths & English (grade A*-C/9-4) Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know. Skills Communication skills IT skills Attention to detail Organisation skills Customer care skills Problem solving skills Analytical skills Team working Other The vacancy is office based. In the second year of the apprenticeship Leeds College will take you on a one week European field trip to learn about how transport and logistics work overseas in comparison to the UK.

Employer

NEWELL AND WRIGHT TRANSPORT CONTRACTORS (SHEFFIELD) LIMITED

Sheffield, S9 1RT

Provider

LEEDS COLLEGE OF BUILDING

About Employer

Having served the region for over 50 years, NWT Group are South Yorkshire's largest privately owned and most successful haulage contractors. Spanning the Sheffield and Rotherham boundary on a 6.5-acre site in Templeborough, our familiar blue and white liveried trucks are seen on motorways up and down the country.