Graduate in Transport & Logistics

Omega Resource Group; Newton Hill; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority council in West Yorkshire is seeking passionate Transport & Operations Graduates. This role offers a unique opportunity to develop hands-on skills in logistics and environmental services while making an impact in the community. Applicants should be motivated, collaborative, and interested in operational services. The position offers competitive salary, benefits, and career development opportunities in a supportive environment, primarily onsite with some hybrid working.

Benefits

Development and mentoring

Clear career progression pathways

Inclusive culture

Work-life balance

Varied experience across council services

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic about transport, logistics, and operations.
• Experience in data collection and analysis.
• Commitment to health, safety, and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Support transport operations, logistics, and collections.
• Work with professionals to manage fleet and routes.
• Participate in community projects and initiatives.

Skills

Motivated and eager to learn

Collaborative and confident in teams

Experience in Supply Chain

Interest in environmental sustainability

Education

Recent graduate or post-graduate

Job description

Job Location: West Yorkshire, commutable from Leeds, Wakefield, Barnsley, Sheffield, Doncaster, Pontefract etc

Job Reward: Salary: £30k plus excellent benefits and exceptional 16% Pension

Job Type: Permanent, Full-time, 37 Hour week, primarily onsite

About the Role - Transport & Operations Graduates

Are you a recent or post‑graduate, ready to make a real difference in your local community? This local Authority Council is looking for motivated, collaborative graduates to join their transport, logistics, operations and environmental green spaces services teams as soon as possible.

As a graduate, this is your opportunity to develop hands‑on expertise in operational planning, green space, grounds and fleet & transport management, including waste and recycling collections, and environmental services. Growing and developing your career and knowledge within a supportive and inclusive workplace.

As a Transport, Logistics and Operations Graduate, you will:

• Support and learn across transport operations, collections, fleet transport and environmental services, helping to ensure efficient, safe, and sustainable delivery of council services
• Work closely with experienced logistics, waste, transport and fleet professionals to plan routes, manage fleets, manage grounds, green spaces, and optimise services to meet community needs. Through this work, you will support the delivery of improved transport and of a safer, more inclusive, and more sustainable transport network.
• Develop your skills in health & safety, compliance, and operational management in real‑world environments
• Rotational exposure to fleet operations, logistics, highways, environmental services, and green spaces
• Opportunities to participate in projects, audits, community initiatives, or planning improvements
• Exposure to systems, planning tools, and operational technologies
• Gain experience across fleet management, maintenance, and environmental services, contributing to projects that directly impact your community
• Be part of projects improving recycling, street cleansing, and environmental sustainability, helping make your local community environment a cleaner, greener, and safer place to live and work

What We Offer - Transport, Logistics & Operations Graduates

• Development and mentoring, receive guidance from experienced leaders while taking ownership of meaningful projects
• Career growth: clear progression pathways within council operations, environmental services, and transport management
• Inclusive culture: work in a team that values diversity, collaboration, and contribution, with female role models across all departments
• Flexibility & work‑life balance: They support staff to manage commitments while thriving in their careers
• A clear career pathway and continuing professional development opportunities
• A range of staff benefits to help you boost your wellbeing and make your money go further
• Varied experience: Across collections, transport planning, fleet management, and environmental operations to gain a broad understanding of council services

Who We're Looking For - Transport & Operations Graduates

• A recent graduate or post‑graduate, ideally with some part time, full time or intern work experience to date
• Enthusiastic, motivated, and eager to learn in a fast‑moving, people‑focused environment
• An interest in Supply Chain, Operational Services, Logistics, and Transport
• Collaborative and confident working in teams and with communities
• Interested in transport, logistics, operations, and environmental sustainability
• Committed to health, safety, and compliance in operational settings
• Collaborative, inclusive, motivated, community‑focused and a responsible individual
• An interest in Government Administration, local authority or the Public Sector
• Experience of collecting, using, analysing and interpreting data and information.
• Commitment to achieving equal opportunities in both employment and service delivery
• Qualifications and degree (or equivalent) subjects are flexible - we value attitude, potential, ambition and drive to make a difference. You will be hands‑on, determined to develop and collaborate with different stakeholders.

For more information on this role, please contact Mike Butler or email (url removed).

This role is based in West Yorkshire at the council's premises primarily, with some hybrid working. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK. If you do not have the right to work in the UK, please note that this role does not offer sponsorship.