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Transport Administrator Apprentice
COYNE TRANSPORT LTD
BOOTLE (L20 6PD)
Closes in 13 days (Wednesday 21 October 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 7 October 2026
Summary
An exciting opportunity has become available for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our busy transport office as a Transport Administration Apprentice. You will gain valuable experience within the logistics and transport industry while working towards a nationally recognised apprenticeship qualification.
Wage
£16,640 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
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Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday, 8.00am to 4.00pm. 40 hours a week
Start date
Monday 2 November 2026
Duration
1 year 6 months
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
- Data entry and maintenance of company records
- Processing transport and operational paperwork
- Updating and maintaining digital records and databases
- Answering incoming office calls and directing enquiries
- Communicating professionally with employees and office staff
- Assisting with the planning and organisation of day-to-day tasks under guidance
- Supporting the office team with general administrative duties
Where you'll work
TRINITY PARK ORRELL LANE
BOOTLE L20 6PD
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
NORTHWEST EDUCATION AND TRAINING LIMITED
Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
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What you'll learn
Skilled in the use of multiple IT packages and systems relevant to the organisation in order to:
- Write letters or emails
- Create proposals
- Perform financial processes
- Record and analyse data
Examples include MS Office or equivalent packages.
Able to choose the most appropriate IT solution to suit the business problem.
Able to update and review databases, record information and produce data analysis where required.
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Produces accurate records and documents including:
- Emails
- Letters
- Files
- Payments
- Reports and proposals
Makes recommendations for improvements and present solutions to management.
Drafts correspondence, writes reports and able to review others' work.
Maintains records and files, handles confidential information in compliance with the organisation's procedures.
Coaches others in the processes required to complete these tasks.
Exercises proactivity and good judgement.
Makes effective decisions based on sound reasoning and is able to deal with challenges in a mature way.
Seeks advice of more experienced team members when appropriate.
Builds and maintains positive relationships within their own team and across the organisation.
Demonstrates ability to influence and challenge appropriately.
Becomes a role model to peers and team members, developing coaching skills as they gain area knowledge.
Demonstrates good communication skills, whether face-to-face, on the telephone, in writing or on digital platforms.
Uses the most appropriate channels to communicate effectively.
Demonstrates agility and confidence in communications, carrying authority appropriately.
Understands and applies social media solutions appropriately.
Answers questions from inside and outside of the organisation, representing the organisation or department.
Completes tasks to a high standard.
Demonstrates the necessary level of expertise required to complete tasks and applies themself to continuously improve their work.
Is able to review processes autonomously and make suggestions for improvements.
Shares administrative best-practice across the organisation e.g. coaches others to perform tasks correctly.
Applies problem-solving skills to resolve challenging or complex complaints and is a key point of contact for addressing issues.
Takes responsibility for initiating and completing tasks, manages priorities and time in order to successfully meet deadlines.
Positively manages the expectations of colleagues at all levels and sets a positive example for others in the workplace.
Makes suggestions for improvements to working practice, showing understanding of implications beyond the immediate environment (e.g. impact on clients, suppliers, other parts of the organisation).
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Manages resources e.g. equipment or facilities.
Organises meetings and events, takes minutes during meetings and creates action logs as appropriate.
Takes responsibility for logistics e.g. travel and accommodation.
Uses relevant project management principles and tools to scope, plan, monitor and report.
Plans required resources to successfully deliver projects.
Undertakes and leads projects as and when required.
Requirements
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Organisation skills
- Administrative skills
- Team working
About this employer
A third-generation family business delivering excellence for over 50 years Whether you’re shipping Hazchem cargos to Dublin or wine from Spain, you’ll want peace of mind. You might want tautliners to travel the length and breadth of the UK, or Hazchem driver training. Whatever you need, if you come on a journey with us, you will be partnering with a team that are committed to delivering excellence every time.
https://www.coynetransport.uk/ (opens in new tab)
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay Potential future pay (opens in new tab).
Potential permanent position upon completion of the apprenticeship for the ideal candidate.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
NORTHWEST EDUCATION AND TRAINING LIMITED
Sarah Reynolds
sarah.reynolds@nweat.co.uk
07591833514
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000057950.
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Closes in 13 days (Wednesday 21 October 2026 at 11:59pm)
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