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.

Due to continued growth, we are currently recruiting for a Transport Apprentice to join our Witham based Team. The main purpose of the role is to provide administration and operational support to the Transport Department through continuous learning and development, with the aim to qualify for a full-time position at the end of the Apprenticeship.

Are you eager to learn more about the varied opportunities available within the logistics industry and take on a role that promises excellent career and personal development? If so, then we would like to hear from you…

Key Skills and Qualifications to succeed in this role:

* 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 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

* Regular engagement initiative including treat days!

* Learning Management System for continuous learning

* Mental health forum in place to support with well being

* 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