Business Administration Apprentice - Transport

  • Company: Cargo Express
  • Location: Saltley,, B8 1JW
  • Type: Apprenticeship
  • Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
  • Sector: Business, Administration, Finance and Law
  • Ref: VAC-00868
  • Application Deadline Date: 23/12/2025
  • Start Date: 05/01/2026
  • Positions Available: 1
  • Working Week: 9am to 5pm Monday – Friday (40 hours)

Brief Description

Join Cargo Express who are a logistics and transport company where you'll support daily operations as a Business Administration Apprentice, gaining hands-on experience in office management, customer service, and logistics coordination.

Qualifications Required

4/C or above in Maths and English GCSE or equivalent.

Personal Qualities

Confident;
Hardworking;
Punctual;
Reliable;
Organised

Skills Required

Communication Skills;
Customer Service Skills;
IT Skills;
Teamwork Skills

Future Prospects

The company will offer long-term progression opportunities which will lead to payroll rise.

Vacancy Detail

Responsibilities
• Track and monitor company vehicles: monitoring vehicle status, usage, and availability.
• Book jobs into the scheduling/dispatch system in a timely manner.
• Communicate with drivers over the phone: allocate jobs, update schedules, confirm availability.
• Handle inbound and outbound calls from customers: take job requests, provide updates, answer general enquiries.
• Follow up with drivers to collect essential documentation (e.g., signed contracts, “back-to-work” interview forms, compliance paperwork).
• Liaise between office, drivers and customers to ensure smooth operations.
• Support general office administration as required.

Other Information

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