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FP MCCANN LIMITED - Apprentice Planning & Logistics Co-ordinator

Salary: £15,600 to £24,784.50 a year
Working Pattern: Full Time
Contract Type: Apprenticeship
Hours: 37.50
Closing Date: Fri 05 Jun 2026 - 11:59 pm UTC
FP MCCANN LIMITED - Apprentice Planning & Logistics Co-ordinator

Summary

To learn the functions and tasks involved in a Planning & Logistics Department operating in the precast concrete industry. This will range from coordinating and booking of transport, liaising with internal departments / depots and working closely with our site teams to meet their deadlines.

Annual wage: £15,600 to £24,784.50 a year
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Training course: Construction support technician (level 3)

Hours
Monday to Friday, 08:30 - 17:00. 1-hour lunch break per day.
37.5 hours a week

Possible start date: Wednesday 01 July 2026

Duration: 2 Years

Positions available: 1

Work

As an apprentice, you'll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You'll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you'll do at work

What you will do in the short term:

  • Initially you will be required to familiarise yourself with the company’s precast products and have a knowledge of what products are produced at each of the company’s sites.
  • You will be given guidance on the internal administrative processes of the Planning & Logistics Department including booking of transport, creating purchase orders for external ancillary products, production and distribution of key documents both internally & externally
  • You will be directly involved with the design, planning and yard team, to gain a full understanding of the process from receipt of an enquiry through to product dispatch
  • You will also attend college on day release to broaden your knowledge and skillset

What you will do in the long term:

  • When you are have a sound understanding of the office process from tender to product distribution, you will start to take on responsibilities and act as the key contact for organising product dispatch to our internal structures projects
  • You will learn how to arrange deliveries to site, communicating with external haulage companies
  • Placing orders and selecting the correct information for the delivery to be undertaken
  • You will be responsible for raising purchase orders and approving invoices
  • Effective planning of loads, matching part loads with other depots and sites to ensure cost effectiveness and efficiency

Where you'll work

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

DCG

Your training course

Construction support technician (level 3)

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • 3 other subjects (grade C/4 or above)
  • English (grade C/4 or above)
  • Mathematics (grade B/5 or above)
  • Full (grade Pass)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Highly motivated
  • Willing to learn
  • Able to drive

Other requirements

Candidates must have a valid driving licence with access to a car. Unfortunately, public transport is not practical to the Weston Underwood site.

About this company

FP McCann is the largest manufacturer and supplier of precast concrete solutions in the United Kingdom. Operating from thirteen ISO9001-accredited manufacturing facilities across the UK, FP McCann provides a comprehensive range of high-quality precast concrete solutions. These offerings include products for drainage and water management, tunnels and shafts, rail, power & infrastructure, walling, fencing, agricultural applications, flooring, filter bed systems, bespoke precast solutions, tanks and chambers, dock leveller pit systems, box culverts, building products, and architectural and structural products. The company prides itself on customising solutions to maximise client value, considering site conditions, design specifications, and construction requirements.

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After this apprenticeship

  • There are excellent opportunities for progression within the company both at Weston Underwood and the wider FP McCann business, with the opportunity for continued learning and personal development

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

FP MCCANN LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000032157.

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Closes on Friday 05 June 2026

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