Traffic Planner Apprenticeship
GREGORY DISTRIBUTION LIMITED, Southmead, City of Bristol
Traffic Planner Apprenticeship
£16,640 to £26,436.8 a year
GREGORY DISTRIBUTION LIMITED, Southmead, City of Bristol
- Full time
- Permanent
- Apprenticeship programme
Posted today, 25 Jul | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.
Closing date: 28-08-2026 (In 34 days)
Job ref: None
Location ref: Southmead, City of Bristol
Full Job Description
Introduction
Kick-start your career in transport and logistics with the Gregory Group Level 2 Traffic Operator Apprenticeship in our Bristol depot. Gain hands-on experience planning nationwide deliveries, supported by expert mentors with many years of transport experience, with opportunities to progress into operational planning roles.
About the Employer
The Gregory Group is a leading UK logistics company providing transport, warehousing and supply chain solutions nationwide. As a family-owned business, we are committed to developing our people, offering excellent training, career progression and the opportunity to work in a fast-paced, supportive environment
What You'll Do
As part of your apprenticeship, you will gain hands-on experience supporting a busy transport operation. Typical daily activities include:
- Assisting with planning and organising deliveries and collections across the UK
- Scheduling vehicle loads to maximise efficiency and customer service
- Managing trailer movements and helping ensure vehicles are available when needed
- Communicating with drivers, warehouse teams, customers and colleagues
- Monitoring delivery performance, vehicle utilisation and key operational targets
- Booking collection and delivery times with customers
- Updating Transport Management Systems (TMS) and maintaining accurate records
- Completing administrative tasks such as data entry and document management
- Attending operational meetings and contributing ideas for continuous improvement
- Following company procedures and health and safety requirements
Training Outcome
Transport Planner initially with the potential to progress to Transport Operator in time.
Skills Required
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Patience
Course Information
Course: Traffic operator (level 2)
Level: 2
Route: Transport and logistics
Apprenticeship Level: Intermediate
Working Arrangements
Working Week: Monday to Friday 08:30 - 17:00
Expected Duration: 1 Year
Number of Positions Available: 2
Training Provider: SYSTEM PEOPLE LIMITED
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About this company
GREGORY DISTRIBUTION LIMITED
View full company profileAt Gregory Distribution, we foster a culture of teamwork, collaboration, and continuous development. We provide monthly training courses to ensure our employees are always growing and improving.