Apprenticeship Β· earn while you train Β· live UK standard from the careers engine
Apprenticeship

Transport scheduler

Level
3
Advanced Β· like A-levels
Length
1.5 yr
typical
Sector
Transport and logistics
Pay
Paid
you earn while training

In a nutshell

Supporting the safe and efficient operation of the aviation, tram, bus, coach and rail transport networks

What you'd do

Build daily or weekly driver and vehicle run plans
Check that schedules comply with drivers hours legislation
Re-plan routes when breakdowns or delays occur
Liaise with drivers by phone or radio throughout the day
Update scheduling software with load and route changes
Produce shift reports and flag compliance issues

What you'd learn

How to build efficient vehicle and driver schedules
Drivers hours rules, working time regulations, and tachograph law
How to use transport management and scheduling software
Route planning and load optimisation principles
How to respond to real-time fleet disruptions
Customer communication and service-level management
Ready to look for a place?
See live Transport scheduler apprenticeship vacancies on the official government service.
Find vacancies
A Careermash concept Β· apprenticeship standard from our careers engine Β· vacancies via gov.uk.

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