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Founded in 1972, Marshall Fleet Solutions (MFS) is the UK's largest independent commercial vehicle service organisation, keeping customers across the distribution industry on the road by providing nationwide sales, installation, service, and parts support.

We are a long-established dealer of premium Thermo King and Frigoblock refrigeration units for light commercial vehicle, truck, and trailer applications, as well as being main dealers for most manufacturers of tail lifts sold in the UK.

Partnering with City of Liverpool college we are committed to the development of future talent. If you want the opportunity to become part of this exciting business and help to shape its future,

then this apprenticeship programme is for you.

We are looking for apprentices to work in our Southampton depot.

Not only will you receive fully funded qualifications you will get real-world, hands-on experience of working in the Transport Refrigeration engineering environment.

As an Apprentice Mobile Transport Refrigeration Technician, you will be expected to develop the high level of skill and knowledge required to carry out maintenance, repairs, and modifications to a variety of refrigeration equipment and trucks, safely, on time and within budget.

A driving license is desirable, although not essential to start your apprenticeship. However, a Mobile Transport Refrigeration Technician is required to have a full driving license to complete the duties required of them.

The Apprenticeship

The format of the training is block release to Liverpool (usually a week every month/6 weeks) with OTJ mentoring and additional training from our in-house training team at our Centre of Excellence in Tamworth.

The apprenticeship is a 3 year course at level 3. When you pass the EPA, you will be awarded your apprenticeship certificate. The EPA will be provided by Institute for the Motoring Industry (IMI).

The course details are set out in the link below.

Mobile transport refrigeration technician / Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education

You will work towards developing the knowledge, skills and behaviours required through a range of workshop training, classroom sessions and on the job learning. Not only will you develop your technical skills you will also have the opportunity to develop the behaviours needed to set the foundation for your future career.

Some of your responsibilities as an Apprentice Mobile Transport Refrigeration Technician will include:

• Attending and engaging with training, including exams and 1-2-1 meetings with your tutors/assessors.
• Managing your time effectively to complete all coursework, assignments and exams required to achieve the apprenticeship.
• Reflecting on your own practice and experiences and take any feedback onboard.
• Scheduled refrigeration unit maintenance and servicing.
• Unscheduled refrigeration unit maintenance including defect rectification to refrigeration systems and components.
• Liaising with the shop floor to assess damage and how practical repair schemes can be designed.

What are we looking for?

• Motivation for Marshall Fleet Solutions (MFS), the transport refrigeration industry and a career in engineering.
• Motivation to complete an apprenticeship - learning on the job.
• Desire and aptitude for hands on work and developing technical skills.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to problem solve.
• Integrity and ability to take responsibility.
• Resilience and the ability to cope with change.
• Innovative ideas.

Entry requirements:

• You must have at least 5 GCSEs at Grade C/4 (or equivalent) including Mathematics, English Language and Science.
• Level 3 qualification in Engineering or A Levels preferably including Maths and Physics.
• You must not have already completed the level 2 and 4 qualifications listed above in the apprenticeship section.
• In order to receive apprenticeship funding, you must have the right to work in the UK and meet residency eligibility requirements.

How to apply

Please submit your CV.

Your CV should include:

• Contact information.

Put your most up-to-date personal details at the very top of the CV, including your full name, the area you live in, your telephone number and your email. You should create a professional email specifically for your job applications.

• Personal Profile

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• Education details

A chronological list of your education and qualifications, with the most recent at the top. Include the institute, the qualification, course title, and date studied.

• Any work experience.

A chronological list of your work experience and employment history, with the most recent at the top. You should include the company name, your job role, and dates you worked there, followed by a summary of your responsibilities and key skills.

• Training/Skills

Include any recent work-based training you have received, or any other relevant qualifications. If you have recently started training or are learning a new skill, remember to add this in.

• Interests/Achievements/Voluntary work

Include relevant hobbies, interests and achievements in this section. For example, charity work and membership of clubs, societies and sports clubs. This section demonstrates your overall character to a potential employer.

Salary:

C ompetitive salary + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

So, who are we? We are Fusion Utilities part of the Wolseley Group - a leading specialist trade merchant across the UK and Ireland. We pride ourselves in putting our people and customers at the heart of everything we do – and best of all, provide opportunities to develop skills and build careers through our award-winning Wolseley Talent Guild.  

Also, did we mention? In addition to the competitive salary, there are also benefits on tap – including.

Annual leave (increasing with length of service), a generous pension scheme (matched up to 9%), the potential to earn bonuses, enhanced maternity/adoption leave, and access to a great range of online and high street discounts.   

We also promote positive health and wellbeing by offering free access to healthcare, our popular YuLife app, our Cycle to Work scheme and more! 

As a Transport Administrator based in our Chesterfield Fusion office, you’ll be responsible for:  

• Administrative support to the Transport team, supporting with requests or queries

• Checking the warehouse for orders, ensuring paperwork for drivers is correct, updated and ready, supporting the Operations Manager with raising any defects on any vehicles

• Chasing customers daily for cable drums to retrieve these where possible

• Answering the phone to the sales function

• Checking transport reports, and checking customer pods

• Raising PO’s on our finance system and any other ad hoc admin duties for the operational team

This role is working 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday. We operate between the hours of 6.00am - 8.00pm.

And here’s what we’d like you to have: 

• Good excel and administration skills are essential

• Previous driver experience and strong knowledge of the local routes

• Experience working in transport or hire industry would be preferred

• Strong communication, organisation with good attention to detail

• Resilient, friendly, confident individual

We look forward to receiving your application!

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We're looking for someone who has worked in a similar transport environment so you'll likely have some of the necessary skills to ensure that the transport administration and driver debrief can operate efficiently.

Transport Admin Duties include:

• Ensure positive customer experience is delivered on each and every delivery
• Collate customer collection information, input and produce data label for freight to be transferred to the central distribution hub.
• Booking in of customer deliveries
• Ensure drivers have correct paperwork for the day and jobs are allocated to them
• Assist in the investigation of problems with failed deliveries
• General administration duties in line with the transport legislation company policy and procedures.
• Answering phone calls professionally and promptly
• Respond to emails promptly
• Have sound numeracy and literacy ability with a special attention for detail.
• Working to tight deadlines

Hours will be 2:00pm to 10:00pm, Monday to Friday

Due to location and hours of work , own transport would be advantageous.

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Transport Planner

Erith

Start Date: August 2025
Temp to 12-Month Contract (for the right person)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm
Pay Rate: 14.50 per hour

About the Role

Premier Recruitment Group is proud to be partnering with a leading production company based in Erith , seeking an experienced Transport Planner to join their Transport Department.

This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a fast-paced team while supporting the delivery of a cost-effective and efficient daily transport operation.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and produce daily transport schedules in a cost-effective manner
• Build relationships with sub-contractor partners
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date transport records
• Conduct driver debriefs and follow up on CAPAs including root-cause analysis
• Support the export delivery planning process
• Provide admin support to internal teams and external customers
• Deliver excellent customer service across all touchpoints
• Commit to ongoing personal and professional development
• Carry out additional tasks as directed by management

Person Specification

• Previous experience in a Transport Planning role
• Strong geographical knowledge of the UK
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• A proactive and independent worker who can also operate well in a team
• Customer service experience is desirable

Interested? Let's Talk!

To apply or learn more, please contact:
Kirsty Cutts - Senior Recruitment Consultant
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Transport Tracker

Salary: up to 28,011 per annum (depending on experience)
Hours: 4 on / 4 off shift pattern (8:00 AM - 8:00 PM)

About the Role

We are looking for a highly organised and proactive Transport Tracker to join our client's logistics team. In this vital role, you will be responsible for monitoring and tracking all vehicle movements, ensuring that collections and deliveries are completed on time and in line with the transport plan. You will act as the key link between drivers, depots, farms, and suppliers, communicating delays and helping to keep the operation running smoothly.

Key Responsibilities

* Track all fleet and subcontractor vehicles to ensure collections and deliveries meet planned schedules
* Communicate with suppliers, RDCs, farms, and depots to minimise vehicle waiting times and resolve hold-ups.
* Monitor PM collections, reporting delays to farms/suppliers as needed.
* Complete and maintain KPI tracking sheets for deliveries accurately reporting late loads and reasons for delays.
* Provide regular updates to the Day Runner and/or Operations Supervisor regarding any issues or changes.
* Conduct thorough handovers at the end of each shift, particularly around late-running loads
* Assist the Day Runner with driver texting and communication, in line with company procedures.

What We're Looking For

* Excellent communication and coordination skills.
* Strong attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.
* Familiarity with transport operations or vehicle tracking is an advantage.
* Proficient in Microsoft Excel and general IT systems.
* Ability to work independently as well as part of a wider team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to grow within a dynamic and fast-paced transport environment. If you're proactive, reliable, and ready to support a critical part of the logistics operation, we'd love to hear from you.

Transport Planner - Manchester - Up to 32,000 per annum!

Are you an experienced transport planner in general haulage looking for an exciting opportunity within a market leading company?

Job type: Permanent

Hours: 4 on/4 off days

Salary: Up to 32,000 per annum

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and support a fleet of drivers on a daily basis
• Booking deliveries
• Monitoring driver times, progress, providing ETAs to ensure good time keeping
• Route planning
• Ensure compliance with all transport legislation and company policies
• Communicate effectively with customers regarding delays, changes or updates

Requirements:

• Previous experience as a transport planner
• Legal compliance knowledge - Tachographs, infringements, WTDs
• Strong communication skills
• Excellent UK geographical knowledge
• Organised and able to work on own initiative

Interested? Apply now with an up to date CV to be considered for this exciting Transport Planner opportunity!

WR Logistics are the #1 recruitment partner for all vacancies in the logistics industry. We recruit UK wide for permanent and contract jobs.

WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Transport Planner 

Location - Dover 

Salary - Up to 40k DOE 

Are you a Transport Planner with a sharp eye for detail and a passion for efficient logistics?
We’re working with a well-established haulage company operating extensive UK and European routes, and they’re looking to bring an experienced Transport Planner into their fast-paced, dynamic team.

The Role

As Transport Planner, you will play a key part in ensuring the smooth and cost-effective scheduling of freight across the UK and mainland Europe. This is a critical position within the transport team, ideal for someone who thrives under pressure, enjoys problem-solving, and is ready to take ownership of daily planning operations.

Responsibilities

• p>Plan, organise and schedule deliveries across the UK and Europe

• Route vehicles efficiently, ensuring full loads and timely deliveries

• Liaise with drivers, clients, and third-party logistics partners

• Ensure compliance with UK and EU driving regulations and working time directives

• Monitor driver performance, fuel usage, and vehicle availability

• Respond to issues or delays in real time and adjust plans accordingly

• Work closely with the transport manager to meet service level agreements and customer expectations

Requirements

• Proven experience in transport planning, ideally in UK and European road freight

• Strong geographical knowledge of the UK and European transport network

• Experience using Transport Management Systems

• Solid understanding of drivers’ hours, Working Time Directive, and haulage compliance

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• Excellent communication skills and a proactive, hands-on approach

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines

Why Join

• Work with a reputable and growing haulage business

• Be part of a collaborative and supportive team

• Opportunity to make a real impact on operations

• Progression opportunities available for the right candidate

If you’re an experienced Transport Planner looking for your next challenge, we want to hear from you. Apply today or get in touch for a confidential discussion.

This role is being handled by Sam Hasler, Transport, Logistics & Distribution Specialist at Pearson Whiffin Recruitment

Logistically Worldwide Ltd is expanding! We’re looking for an experienced and proactive Transport Planner  to join our dynamic team, specialising in freight movements between the UK and the Netherlands . If you thrive in a fast-paced logistics environment and have a keen eye for efficiency and detail, we want to hear from you.

What You'll Be Doing:

• p>Planning and coordinating daily transport operations between the UK and Holland.

• Scheduling drivers, allocating loads, and ensuring on-time deliveries.

• Liaising with customers, hauliers, and customs agents to ensure smooth cross-border transport.

• Monitoring transport costs and KPIs to optimise efficiency.

• Dealing with any delays or issues, keeping customers informed and operations on track.

• Ensuring compliance with UK and EU transport legislation and customs procedures.

What We're Looking For:

• Experience in a similar transport/logistics planning role, ideally covering international routes.

• Strong knowledge of UK and EU road transport regulations and customs clearance.

• Fluent in English (Dutch language skills are a big plus but not essential).

• Excellent communication, organisation, and problem-solving skills.

• Familiarity with transport management systems (TMS) and MS Office.

• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing schedules.

Bennett and Game are currently working with one of the UK's most respected privately owned International Courier & Haulage companies who are actively seeking a proven Transport Manager to manage their Night Shift operation based in their Hemel Hempstead location.

This is a hands-on Night Shift Transport Manager vacancy where a valid Class 1 or Class 2 HGV Licence is essential to lead from the front and assist and manage drivers.

Transport Manager Position Overview

• Oversee all night operations taking place
• Improve the efficiency of the operations and overall management
• Assist with driving (when required)
• Ensure compliance is being followed at all times
• Manage relationships with sub-contractors
• Prepare annual budgets
• Perform HR duties such as recruiting, scheduling and disciplinaries

Transport Manager Position Requirements

• Class 2 or 1 HGV License - Essential
• Previous experience working in the courier logistics sector (Desirable)
• Experience in a senior management position
• Willing to be hands on & aid in other areas of the depot when needed
• Managers CPC (Desirable)

Transport Manager Position Remuneration

• Salary 40K - 50K DOE
• Company pension scheme
• 5 in 2-night shift (weekend work will be expected on rota)
• 21:00 - 05:00 working hours
• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Excellent job security

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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