Transport and Fleet Apprentice

Kier Group plc; Wymondham; On-site; GBP 17,000 - GBP 21,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent construction firm in Wymondham is seeking a Transport and Fleet Apprentice to join its Transportation Team in Norfolk. This Level 3 apprenticeship in Business Administration offers candidates the opportunity to gain valuable experience in fleet planning, vehicle management, and sustainability initiatives while working collaboratively with various operational teams. Candidates should be 18 or older and possess GCSEs in Maths and English. The role fosters a hands-on learning environment that emphasizes working towards professional development.

Benefits

Variety of tailored benefits

Qualifications

• Candidates must be 18 years or older by the start date.
• Have necessary GCSEs or Functional Skills in Maths and English.
• Ability to work collaboratively and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Support the management of vehicles and equipment in compliance with regulations.
• Coordinate vehicle servicing and asset tracking with operational teams.
• Gain experience in fleet planning and monitoring maintenance efficiency.
• Assist with sustainability initiatives for emissions reduction.
• Work with suppliers and teams to minimize vehicle downtime.

Skills

Punctuality

Self-motivation

Team collaboration

Education

GCSE Grade 4 or above in Maths and English OR Level 2 Functional Skills in Maths and English

Job description

Overview

Transport and Fleet Apprentice

We're looking for a Transport and Fleet Apprentice to join our Transportation Team based in Norfolk, working towards a Level 3 apprenticeship in Business Administration.

Location: Wymondham, Norfolk

Hours: 40 hours per week

Salary: £20,800

Start Date: September 2026

We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role.

How does an apprenticeship work?

As a Transport and Fleet Apprentice you'll be enrolled onto a Level 3 apprenticeship in Business Administration, giving you the opportunity to earn whilst you learn. You'll work closely with the Transportation team to support with the overall design, build and maintenance of infrastructure for the highways, rail, aviation and ports sectors, with a common goal of connecting people.

Responsibilities

• Support with the safe, efficient and compliant management of vehicles, plant and specialist equipment used across the Norfolk Highways and Infrastructure contract
• Working alongside the transport and operational teams to help coordinate vehicle availability, servicing, inspections and asset tracking to ensure crews have the right resources in the right place at the right time
• Gain experience in fleet planning, compliance checks, scheduling maintenance and fuel and utilisation monitoring
• Supporting sustainability initiatives such as reducing emissions and improving efficiency
• Liaising with suppliers, depots and operational teams to resolve issues quickly and minimise downtime

What are we looking for?

• 18 years or older by the time the position starts
• Have GCSE Grade 4 or above in Maths and English OR Level 2 Functional Skills in Maths and English
• Are punctual, self-motivated, and willing to learn
• Have the ability to work collaboratively with a team

We're all about finding potential here at Kier, and transferable skills are always welcome! So even if you don't tick every box, please apply and we can have a chat.

Rewards and benefits

We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here.

Diversity and inclusion

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here.

We look forward to seeing your application.