Graduate Management Trainee (Transport) - Bedford Branch

Dunster House Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run outdoor product company in the UK is looking for a Graduate Management Trainee to support its Transport Management team. This position ensures compliance with transport activities and involves creating policies, conducting audits, and providing administrative support. Candidates should have a relevant degree and strong communication skills. The position offers a salary of £26,000 and a Monday to Friday work schedule with 29 days of holiday.

Benefits

29 days including bank holidays

Referral Programme

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills are essential for this role.
• Attention to detail is critical for monitoring and audits.
• A willingness to learn legal frameworks will be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Monitor daily transport activity across all sites for compliance.
• Conduct audits and manage transport systems.
• Provide administrative support to the Transport Management team.

Skills

Strong communication skills (verbal and written)

Attention to detail

Willing to learn and understand legal frameworks

Computer Literate

Education

2:1 or above in a relevant degree

Job description

We are looking for a Graduate Management Trainee to join us in our mission of delivering quality outdoor products such as log cabins, garden offices, sheds and gazebos designed with care, built to last, and made to make our customers smile!

Who We Are:

Established in 1994, Dunster House Ltd is a proud, family‑run business that’s continuing to grow and evolve. This year alone, we’ve expanded even further — opening four new sites and now employing over 550 amazing people across 15 locations across the UK.

For more than 30 years, we’ve been passionate about designing, manufacturing, and retailing quality garden lifestyle products that help our customers make the most of their outdoor spaces. As garden building specialists, we’re proud to deliver our products directly to our customers using our very own fleet, ensuring care and quality every step of the way.

The Role:

This job is based out of our Bedford Branch – MK41 0LF and involves supporting the UK‑wide Transport Management team to ensure safe, legal and efficient practises.

Role Overview:

• Monitoring daily transport activity across all sites, ensuring compliance with company policy and legal requirements.
• Monitoring branch record keeping and conducting audits, both remote and on site.
• Reviewing and Creating transport policies, procedures, and guides.
• Management of transport systems (license checking, telematics etc.)
• Maintaining regular reports (vehicle incidents, driving offences, fuel usage etc.)
• Involvement in Vehicle Incident Investigation and liaising with our Insurance Broker.
• Provide general administrative support to the Transport Management team.

Requirements:

• 2:1 or above in a relevant degree
• Driving Licence
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
• Willing to learn and understand legal frameworks
• Experience with Drivers Hours Regulations and Vehicle Roadworthiness
• Excellent attention to detail
• Computer Literate

What We Offer:

• Monday to Friday, 8 hours a day between the hours of 08:00 and 17:30.
• £26,000
• 29 days including bank holidays
• Referral Programme