Junior Transport Planner Apprentice
Are you organised, curious, and looking to build a career in transport and logistics? 2XL UK is looking for a Junior Transport Planner Apprentice to join their growing team and start building a long-term career within the logistics industry.
2XL UK is part of the wider ECS group, a supply chain logistics company, and their UK operation plays an important role in bringing products into the country that you see every day on supermarket shelves. It can be a busy environment, but there’s a real sense of achievement in knowing that the products you see in stores are there because of the work you and the wider team have helped make happen.
Key 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 & Knowledge
- 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, but don’t worry if you don’t know every town and city; it’s something you’ll develop through the role.
Key Info
Employer: 2XL UK
Location: Hessle, HU13
Wage: £8.00 per hour
Job Type: Apprenticeship
Job Category: Business Administrator
About the Employer
2XL UK is a growing department that has expanded significantly during our 14 years operating in the UK. This apprenticeship is designed to be the start of a long-term career, rather than simply a short-term placement. As you develop your skills and knowledge, you’ll have opportunities to learn about other areas of their UK operation and work towards stepping into a permanent role with 2XL. Longer-term benefits of working with them can include salary progression, holiday benefits and healthcare benefits.
They believe that work and having a bit of fun can go hand in hand. They’re a social team and organise monthly office events to help build connections across the department. These can range from quizzes and fancy dress to food-focused events. Taking part isn’t essential, but they want to create an environment where people can enjoy working together as well as developing their careers.
- Build a career in the transport and logistics industry
- Gain valuable knowledge and practical experience
- Develop your skills with a growing UK team
- Work alongside experienced transport professionals
- Learn how international supply chains operate
- Develop towards a long-term career with 2XL
- Be part of a friendly and social team