Introduction

Join our family-owned logistics business, now in its third generation, as a Traffic Officer & Planning Apprentice and start your career at the heart of transport operations. As you develop, you’ll gain hands-on experience across general haulage, specifically flatbed transport operations.

About the Employer

Ken Mallinson & Sons Ltd is a family-run firm founded in 1972 by Ken. His two sons, Andrew & Stephen joined the Business in 1979, running 3 operational vehicles.

Today, Stephen Mallinson is the Managing Director and oversees the running of the business with his four sons. The traditional values on which his father built the business still remain honesty, hard work, commitment & respect.

With bases in both England and Scotland, plus an excellent networking partnership throughout the UK, Ken Mallinson & Sons can offer a distribution service which covers the whole of the UK as well as Ireland, European & Worldwide destinations.

We are active in multiple industries, operating primarily in the construction, retail and manufacturing industries. The company distributes an extensive range of commodities including construction products, agricultural products, electrical goods and food and drink products.

Health and Safety is a high priority to us. As as company we ensure that all of our employees are constantly participating in ongoing training and aware of current legislations. Risk assessments are carried out by a health and safety compliant member of our staff on a regular basis to ensure that none of our staff or any member of the public is put at risk.

We are renowned for moving all types of consignment: striving to provide a first rate service by continuously endeavouring to fulfil customer’s requirements regardless of cargo size or distance to collect or deliver. Adapting to changing society the company offers a dedicated service for consignments that have an on time critical deadline.

We are a licensed waste carrier, certified by the Environment Agency. This has enabled the company to be increasingly more flexible with client needs.

What You'll Do

You will support the processing of proof of deliveries and assist with driver debriefs
The role includes regular communication with drivers, customers, and internal teams to keep operations running smoothly
You’ll also book agency drivers, carry out administration, and maintain accurate records
You’ll then be introduced to supporting route planning along the way too
Working with a very experienced team, you’ll schedule routine maintenance and repairs for defective vehicles

Training Outcome

On successful completion of the Apprenticeship there may be the opportunity to progress to other Transport, Warehousing or Operation roles

Skills Required

Organisation skills
Proactive and keen to learn
Strong attention to detail
Positive attitude is essential
Friendly
Good time management
A good team player

Qualifications

Essential - GCSE - English - 9-4 (A*-C)
Essential - GCSE - Maths - 9-4 (A*-C)

Course Information

Course: Traffic operator (level 2)

Level: 2

Route: Transport and logistics

Apprenticeship Level: Intermediate

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 4.30pm, with 30 minutes for lunch. Candidates aged 19 years will be required to work 45 hours per week.

Expected Duration: 1 Year 3 Months

Training Provider: INTEC BUSINESS COLLEGES LIMITED

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