Logistics & Transport Apprentice

Hovis Bakeries, Stockport (SK6 2RE)

Closes in 21 days (Friday 30 October 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 8 October 2026

Summary

Hovis Bakeries are looking for someone with drive, enthusiasm, willingness to learn to join our Transport Team as a Logistics & Transport Apprentice.

• Problem Solving
• Ability to manage multiple tasks
• Good computer skills in MS Office packages/Excel
• Motivated and able to work in a busy environment

Wage
£25,500 a year
Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)
Pay scale is between £25,500 and £29,000

Training
A structure apprenticeship program with a nationally recognised qualification
Training course: Traffic operator (level 2)

Hours
Shifts will be on a 7 day a week working rota which may include some weekends and or Bank holidays. Shifts will be explained/discussed at interview.
40 hours a week

Start date
Monday 30 November 2026

Duration
1 year

Positions available
1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

• Work towards completing Level 2 Traffic Office Apprenticeship
• Driver debriefs and admin
• Route planning and transport scheduling
• Vehicle tracking and telematics
• Transport Legislation and driver hours
• Investigating delivery and customer service issues
• Working with and supporting drivers
• Producing reports
• Understanding how a HGV fleet is managed safely and efficiently

Where you'll work

Ashton Road Bredbury
Stockport SK6 2RE

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

THE NATIONAL LOGISTICS ACADEMY LTD

Training course

Traffic operator (level 2)

What you'll learn

• Comply with regulations and legislation when working. For example, drivers working hours, working time directive, and Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) guidance.
• Comply with health and safety when working.
• Follow company policy, processes and standard operating procedures.
• Plan and prioritise daily activities for example to customer job requirements, back loads, delivery.
• Plan multiple drop routes and jobs.
• Inputting customer jobs for collection and delivery.
• Track job progress.
• Amend or re-plan routes when delivery circumstances change, for example, changing weather conditions, road closures and accidents, customer requirements.
• Adapt approach when supporting operation with, for example, changing weather conditions, road closures and accidents.
• Record or enter information - paper based or electronic. For example, job sheets, handover documents, work sheets, and checklists.
• Optimises routes, vehicle type and loading.
• Comply with company specific policy and procedures by using the appropriate mode of transportation for ultra-low emission zones (ULEZ) and clean air zones.
• Arrange the maintenance and inspection of the vehicle.
• Use technology, and systems.
• General data protection regulation (GDPR).
• Cyber security.
• Use the traffic management system or other relevant systems, to add, and update customer job requirements.
• Conduct a briefing or debriefing session with colleagues.
• Communicate in writing with others for example, internal and external customers, colleagues, and managers.
• Communicate with others verbally for example, internal and external customers, colleagues, and managers.
• Manage customer queries and complaints.
• Apply the company’s service standards for internal and external customer services.
• Escalate issues, for example, driver infringements and non-operational procedures.
• Apply team working and wellbeing principles.
• Apply equity, diversity, and inclusion principles in the workplace.
• Carry out and record learning and development activities.