Graduate Management Trainee - Logistics

Brick Vastgoed; Ashton-in-Makerfield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A national leader in logistics solutions is seeking a Graduate Management Trainee in Ashton-in-Makerfield. This hands-on role involves supporting fleet compliance and driving operational efficiency. Successful candidates will have a degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, or Management and exhibit excellent communication skills. The position offers a supportive environment with opportunities for career advancement and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Additional annual leave for long service

Company Christmas shutdown

Training and career progression opportunities

Pension Scheme and Life Assurance

Volunteering Leave

Refer a friend scheme

Qualifications

• A degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, or Management is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the Transport Manager in fleet compliance and operational efficiency.
• Gain exposure to daily transport operations and systems.
• Assist with compliance activities, including inspections and MOTs.
• Prepare and raise purchase orders.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Commercial awareness

Strong administration skills

Time management skills

Good IT skills

Motivated self-starter

Education

Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, or Management

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Overview

Location: Ashton-in-Makerfield, WN4 8DE

Hours: 40 hours per week - Monday - Friday

Start your career journey in logistics with MGF!

MGF is a national leader in temporary works solutions, specialising in the design, manufacture, hire, and sale of equipment that supports construction and infrastructure projects across the UK. We proudly operate our own transport fleet, manufacture our equipment in-house, and have a dedicated engineering team that delivers bespoke design solutions tailored to our customers' needs.

With 13 depots nationwide and a team of over 450 passionate professionals, we're expanding—and we're looking for ambitious graduates to grow with us.

Responsibilities

• As a Graduate Management Trainee, support the Transport Manager in ensuring fleet compliance, promoting best practices, and driving operational efficiency. This is a hands-on role where you'll gain exposure to all aspects of our transport operations and develop the skills needed to thrive in a logistics career.
• Learn how our transport operations run day-to-day and master the systems we use.
• Support compliance activities including inspections, MOTs, services, and calibrations.
• Understand Operator Licence and Driver Hours Rules.
• Gain insight into our fleet across all UK sites.
• Prepare and raise purchase orders.
• Assist with cost analysis and budget tracking.
• Produce reports and support audit compliance.
• Liaise with suppliers and internal departments.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• A degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, or Management (Essential)

Skills & Attributes

• A professional manner with excellent communication and people skills.
• Commercial awareness.
• Motivated self-starter with strong administration, time management, and organisation skills.
• Flexibility and willingness to work on a variety of assignments.
• Ability to prioritise work to meet deadlines.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Willingness to learn and take up new challenges.

What You'll Get

• Additional annual leave awarded to recognise long-service
• A company Christmas shutdown and the option to purchase additional days of annual leave
• Opportunities for training, development, and career progression
• Pension Scheme and Life Assurance
• Volunteering Leave
• The security of working for a national organisation with core family values at our heart
• Refer a friend scheme
• And so much more?

This is a chance to join a growing company that values every team member. We offer a supportive working environment with opportunities for career advancement and additional benefits to support your work-life balance.

We welcome applications from all sections of society and aim to be an equal opportunities employer.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity – apply today!

All applicants will be treated in the strictest of confidence.

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