Apprentice Logistics Administrator

Believe there are multiple paths to achieving a successful future?

So do we. We believe our apprenticeship programmes are a great alternative for those who would like to immerse themselves into their career, learning and developing skills both through college, and on the job. Especially as you’ll gain a technical and occupational qualification whilst earning a salary, as well as the reputation that comes with working for a pioneering company like Yunex Traffic.

Here at Yunex Traffic we want to make mobility safer, more efficient, and more sustainable with forward-looking infrastructure and transport solutions. Yunex Traffic designs, markets, manufactures, installs, and maintains a wide portfolio of international traffic management products and is the UK market leader in the traffic signal business. This includes intersection and pedestrian traffic controllers, intelligent urban traffic control systems, variable message signs, public transport, and car park guidance systems to enhance road safety and improve traffic flow in congested urban and inter-urban areas.

The challenge

Part of being a #TrafficTransformer apprentice at Yunex Traffic means you get to work on real life projects whilst also being supported on a guided learning journey, and often experiencing different areas within the business.

Our apprentices get the opportunity to find their passion and in turn, we get to experience their drive and zest for new ideas and initiatives. We are always looking for apprentices who want to make a difference to the world we live in.

Yunex Traffic recognise that building a diverse workforce is critical to the success of our business. We strongly encourage applications from a diverse talent pool and welcome the opportunity to discuss flexibility requirements and workplace adjustments with all our applicants to encourage agile working and innovation.

This will be a Level 3 apprenticeship, over a 3-year period.

The candidate

Role Specific Requirements

• Align with our Yunex Traffic values, including Zero Harm, Innovation, Customer Focus, and Ownership.
• Be willing to travel to multiple of our Yunex Traffic sites across the UK for training.

Essential Skills

• Enjoy collaborating with others to find innovative solutions.
• Have a willingness to self-learn, research and take a creative approach to problem solving.
• Possess good organisational and time management skills to assist in completing the academic qualifications and occupational skills developments within this apprenticeship.
• Take ownership of challenges and ideas
• Be forward thinking and inquisitive.

Basic Skills

• Have good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Demonstrate effective listening and teamwork skills, to create a collaborative work environment and strengthen relationships.
• Be IT literate; able to use Microsoft Office packages, including Word, Excel and Outlook.

Here is what you can make a difference in:

• Raising Purchase Order Requests on the Yunex SAP System
• Raising Stock Demands against the factory on the Yunex SAP System
• Processing Delivery notes and receipting stock on the system
• Completing stock transfers and adjustments in a timely fashion
• Booking stock to Field Jobs as required
• Logging and processing new orders
• Update the order status sheet when jobs are picked and shipped
• Book transport requirements and liaise with Couriers and Transport Companies when needed
• Create delivery notes for shipments and e-mailing to recipients
• Printing urgent Road Traffic Collision orders for picking
• Placing orders for Traffic Controllers on the Yunex SAP system
• Place orders for all Logistics team requirements (PPE, Stationary, Office Supplies)
• Run regular stock replenishment routine
• Communicate priorities with warehouse picking team
• Keeping wider field teams updated with order progress
• Help administer the Field Service Stock Audit process prior to year end

The location of this apprenticeship role will be Leicester, close to Junction 21 of the M6.

The benefits of an apprenticeship at Yunex Traffic

• Continue your learning beyond college/school whilst earning a salary of £16,000.
• Have the chance to join a community of highly skilled professionals who will help you on your learning journey.
• As an apprentice, you will receive first-rate training and tuition from Yunex Traffic and/or our partner training providers.
• Stay at the forefront of innovation by joining one of Europe's leading engineering and technology companies.
• Join our flexible benefits scheme with access to private medical care, discounted cinema tickets and gym membership and so much more!

Minimum Educational Requirements

• 4 GCSEs at 4 or above, including Maths and English (or Functional Skills/ Apprenticeship equivalent)
• Desirable; good organisational skills and the ability to communicate clearly and confidently both verbally and in writing. Should be comfortable using a computer (especially Microsoft Excel) and a strong analytical ability would be preferred.

What else do I need to know?

If we all thought the same, we would never think of anything new. That is why we recruit great minds from all walks of life. We embrace diversity and create what’s right for the world by employing the people who live in it.

Should you require any adjustments or assistance during the recruitment process, please feel free to email us on ukcareers@yunextraffic.com and we will do our best to accommodate.

Please note, regarding travel for this role, you must be able to travel to the relevant Yunex Traffic site or your respective college.

Right to Work

Please note, if you are applying for an apprenticeship at Yunex Traffic, you must have the Right to Work in the UK for the duration of the apprenticeship. Unfortunately, we are currently unable to sponsor anyone joining us on an Apprenticeship who does not have valid right to work in the UK.

Recruitment Process

Applications for our Apprenticeship roles will close on 16th February 2026.

For this role, we will be holding in-person interviews, some roles may also require attendance to a virtual interview, or in person assessment centre. Assessment centres typically include a combination of tasks and activities such as group problem-solving tasks, individual interviews, presentations, and role simulation exercises. Interviews are typically competency based and a chance for us to find out what your motivations are for your next career.

Our Apprentices will join the business on Tuesday 1st  September 2026, so you must be available from this date.

Additional information to help with your application.

If you would like to hear more about Yunex Traffic and what we do, check out our Virtual Work Experience with Springpod here! This is an on-demand programme that you can complete at any time. If you complete this, be sure to let us know on your application, or via email at ukcareers@yunextraffic.com.

To keep up to date with current news, events and job roles at Yunex, sign up to our Recruitment Newsletter here, that will bring you updates about what we have been up to here at Yunex Traffic, sharing employee stories and showcasing some of our exciting new roles.

We look forward to hearing from you!