Digital Operations Apprentice
Keedwell Scotland is a well-established UK logistics and transport business known for delivering reliable, efficient distribution services. Operating from its Bothwell depot, the company plays a key role in coordinating nationwide haulage operations, supporting a broad customer base across multiple sectors.
With a strong focus on service quality, safety, and operational efficiency, Keedwell Scotland’s Traffic and Haulage teams work closely together to plan routes, manage vehicle movements, and ensure timely deliveries. The teams offer a fast-paced, supportive environment where apprentices can gain hands-on experience in transport planning, fleet coordination, and day-to-day logistics operations, developing valuable skills for a long-term career in the industry.
What will I be doing?
- First responder to incoming enquiries from clients and acting as first response for the office email ticketing system on Microsoft Outlook. This will involve triaging phone calls and ticketed emails to the relevant team member.
- Become a “superuser” on Mandata – transport management software – inputting jobs, managing routings and handling daily operations for haulage and distribution to ensure smooth business operations.
- Maintain and organising the digital filing system on their internal bespoke filing system.
- Booking jobs, updating customers and internal databases using TPN Connect, to ensure all information logged is up-to-date both internally and externally.
- Monitor tracking of vehicles and updating route plans with any changes on Mandata and TPN Connect, ensuring accurate updates and visibility to customers.
- Using Microsoft Excel to input and update data to internal spreadsheets, ensuring accurate information and efficient cross-communication between teams and drivers.
- Act as a link with the Haulage team to process documents in a timely manner to ensure efficient workflow.
- A genuine eagerness to learn and develop new skills.
- Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
- Resilience and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- A proactive attitude - willing to ask questions, seek feedback, and take initiative.
- Reliability, punctuality, and a commitment to completing the apprenticeship program.
Working hours: Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm.
Why you'll love it here:
- Structured learning plan with clear milestones and feedback.
- One-on-one mentorship from experienced professionals.
- A friendly, inclusive workplace where your growth is our priority.
- On-site parking and good public transport links
90% of QA apprentices secure permanent employment after completing: this is 20% higher than the national average.
Important information:
This vocational apprenticeship comprehensively supports your specific job role with this particular employer. Throughout your learning journey, you are fully supported by your dedicated QA skills coach and your mentor at work. They ensure you settle in, help you develop all the skills you need to be successful in your job role and pass your assessments, and can provide one to one support.
Starting with insights into your current potential, they plan your growth in a programmatic way, close skills gaps with immersive training and ensure what you learn is applicable to what you do. They talk you through the specifics on the qualifications you gain and how they align in particular to your day to day role.
On completion, as well as the valuable work experience you have gained, you get a nationally recognised qualification at SCQF Level 6.
If you are interested in starting your career and receiving a work based qualification at the same time APPLY NOW!
Please be advised that this advert may close prior to the closing date stated above if a high number of applications are received. If you are interested in this vacancy please apply below as soon as possible.
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