Transport Apprentice

Howdens are recruiting a Transport Apprentice to join our logistics team offering you the opportunity to gain invaluable business exposure with the UK’s leading Trade Kitchen supplier.
Our apprenticeship is a fantastic opportunity to develop a rewarding career with great earning potential whilst gaining end-to-end understanding of our operations which is the engine room of our business. You'll have the opportunity to work across all areas of the transport function along with other support areas on a rotational basis. You’ll also gain experience working for a period at our operational site in Raunds, Northamptonshire as part of your rotation.
We are looking for ambitious and motivated individuals who can demonstrate the potential to become an integral part of our business. Our culture is fast paced and entrepreneurial and as a Howdens employee there is an opportunity for real career progression and excellent benefits.
At Howdens, we take pride in being ranked 17th in the UK’s Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers with one in 12 of our current employees starting their Howdens career as an apprentice.
**About the Apprenticeship**
With the Transport Operations Supervisor apprenticeship in partnership with Howdens, you can build sought-after professional skills and knowledge that lead to a successful management career. Throughout the apprenticeship, you'll receive coaching, support, and guidance from a dedicated team at DBC Training to maximise your work experience.
**Programme Award and Length**
- Award - Transport Operations Supervisor (Pathway 2) - Transport and Warehouse Apprenticeships | DBC Training (dbc-training.co.uk)
- Length - 18 months (including End Point Assessment)

**Programme Content**
- Health and safety
- Learning and development
- Legislation
- Scheduling
- Communication
- Hazchem Safety
- Regulation
- Planning
- Operational Management
- Resource Management
- People Management

**What we can offer you as a Transport Apprentice**:

- Competitive apprenticeship salary
- Excellent pension scheme (company contribution of up to 12%)
- Exceptional training and development programme
- Apprentice community of over 600 apprentices across the UK and graduation ceremony on completion of programme
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays with the option to buy additional days
- Free/subsidised lunch at our onsite canteen and free onsite parking
- Exceptional reward and recognition events

Regular travel will be required in this role, so a full driving license is essential.
**About Howdens**:
Howdens Joinery, the UK's leading trade kitchen supplier, offers a diverse range of products in kitchens, joinery, and hardware. With 800+ depots across the UK and Europe, we are the top choice for over 460,000 trade professionals. Our sales reached circa 2.3bn last year, and our ambitious growth plans are fuelled by our strong, entrepreneurial spirit and dynamic work environment. We are proud to be voted one of the top **10 best big companies to work for.**
**Application Process**

**Job Type**: Apprenticeship