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Transport Operations Apprentice
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About the Role
Working alongside and being mentored by our Group Fleet & Maintenance Manager & the wider Transport Team, you'll gain valuable hands-on experience across all aspects of fleet and transport operations, helping to keep our diverse fleet safe, compliant, and operating efficiently.
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What You'll Do at Work
- Assisting with vehicle maintenance planning and scheduling
- Supporting fleet compliance, including MOTs, inspections, and servicing
- Learning about transport legislation, operator licence compliance, and industry best practice
- Assisting with defect reporting and repair management
- Liaising with drivers, workshops, suppliers, and third-party service providers
- Maintaining accurate fleet records and documentation
- Supporting vehicle licensing, taxation, and compliance administration
- Producing reports and analysing operational data
- Assisting with projects to improve fleet efficiency and performance
- Developing a strong understanding of transport operations and commercial vehicle maintenance
Where You'll Work
Lockwood Group
Ripley Road
Sawmills
Ambergate
Derby
DE56 2JR
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
FREIGHT TRANSPORT ASSOCIATION LIMITED
Training course
Transport and warehouse operations supervisor (level 3)
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What You'll Learn
Course contents
- Allocate and monitor work and set objectives including continual professional development (CPD), for transport/ warehouse team members.
- Identify skill and knowledge gaps in own performance and team performance in relation to transport/ warehouse operations
- Complete performance development reviews (PDR)/ staff appraisals for transport/ warehouse team members
- Plan training to meet the requirements of the business and the team members including where required, Driver Certificate of Professional Competence and Material/Mechanical Handling Equipment requirements
- Achieve KPI’s and targets set for the transport/ warehouse team and individuals within the transport/ warehouse team
- Carry out disciplinary and manage grievances as per organisational guidelines
- Lead team and departmental communications and meetings
- Carry out risk assessments appropriate to work environment in accordance with the Health and Safety Executive
- Use IT equipment and systems for the role such as telematics or warehouse management systems
- Plan and review warehouse compliance and efficiencies; labour, placement, schedules, resources to inform improvements, including inbound and outbound goods
- Ensure the security of the transport, warehouse, and goods in line with organisational policies
- Communicate with internal and external customers using various communication methods
- Identify and propose innovative business improvements
- Schedule journeys: planning route, timings, costs, and resources. Calculating driver hours/ use of tacho graphs and selecting the appropriate vehicle and ancillary equipment for the load being moved
- Oversee and review fuel costs and deal with issues when they occur
- Ensure the vehicle is safe and legally loaded and vehicle is marked and labelled compliantly in line with regulations regarding the carriage of dangerous goods
- Ensure vehicle, driver, and load documentation is available for the journey and meets legal requirements
- Plan, organise, and evaluate vehicle and warehouse maintenance schedules for compliance with the DVSA ‘Guide to Maintaining Roadworthiness’ or other Approved Codes of Practice (ACOP)
- Supervise loading to ensure correct procedures are used
- Review and measure the performance of warehouse operations to inform improvements to safe operating processes and systems; i.e. picking, stowing, dispatch
- Lead and review the process for returned, damaged goods, customer bespoke, and direct orders
- Allocate and monitor work and set objectives including continual professional development (CPD), for transport/ warehouse team members.
- Identify skill and knowledge gaps in own performance and team performance in relation to transport/ warehouse operations
- Complete performance development reviews (PDR)/ staff appraisals for transport/ warehouse team members
- Plan training to meet the requirements of the business and the team members including where required, Driver Certificate of Professional Competence and Material/Mechanical Handling Equipment requirements
- Achieve KPI’s and targets set for the transport/ warehouse team and individuals within the transport/ warehouse team
- Carry out disciplinary and manage grievances as per organisational guidelines
- Lead team and departmental communications and meetings
- Carry out risk assessments appropriate to work environment in accordance with the Health and Safety Executive
- Use IT equipment and systems for the role such as telematics or warehouse management systems
- Plan and review warehouse compliance and efficiencies; labour, placement, schedules, resources to inform improvements, including inbound and outbound goods
- Ensure the security of the transport, warehouse, and goods in line with organisational policies
- Communicate with internal and external customers using various communication methods
- Identify and propose innovative business improvements
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You will complete the Level 3 Transport Operations Supervisor Apprenticeship whilst working full-time within the business.
- 100% workplace-based learning
- Dedicated apprenticeship tutor and assessor
- 20% off-the-job training completed during working hours
- Gain a nationally recognised qualification whilst earning a wage
- Practical learning through real operational experience
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Company Benefits
- Full support throughout your apprenticeship
- One-to-one mentoring from our experienced Transport Team
- A nationally recognised Level 3 qualification
- Genuine career progression opportunities within a growing family-owned business
- A varied and rewarding role with real responsibility
- Company pension scheme
- On-site parking
- Uniform provided where required
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
Level 3 Transport Operations Supervisor Apprenticeship
Transport Manager Certificate of Professional Competence (Manager CPC)
Practical experience managing fleet compliance, maintenance, and transport operations within a successful national logistics business
Contact Information
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
FREIGHT TRANSPORT ASSOCIATION LIMITED
Bethany Hallsworth
bethany.hallsworth@lockwoodgroup.co.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000044744.
About Lockwood Group
Established in 1965, the Lockwood Group of Companies is a successful, family-owned business employing over 400 people across multiple UK locations. Our operations include transport, warehousing, distribution, frozen food production, and co-packing solutions.
As our business continues to grow, we're committed to developing the next generation of transport professionals through high-quality training and career development opportunities.
https://www.lockwoodgroup.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)
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