Graduate in Transport & Logistics

Staffline Group; West Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A local Authority Council is seeking a motivated Graduate in Transport & Logistics to join their teams in West Yorkshire. This role offers hands-on training in operations management and community projects aimed at improving local services. Ideal candidates will be enthusiastic about logistics and sustainability, ready to collaborate with professionals while developing their skills. This permanent, full-time position promises a supportive workplace with excellent career progression and benefits, including a competitive salary and pension.

Benefits

Career growth opportunities

Mentoring from experienced leaders

Inclusive work culture

Work-life balance support

Staff benefits for wellbeing

Qualifications

• Recent graduate or post-graduate with work experience.
• Interest in operational services and logistics.
• Experience in data analysis and interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Support transport operations and logistics.
• Plan routes and manage fleet operations.
• Contribute to community initiatives and projects.

Skills

Collaborative

Motivated

Interested in Supply Chain

Health and Safety Compliance

Education

Degree or equivalent

Job description

Job Title: Graduate - Transport & Logistics

Job Location: West Yorkshire, commutable from Leeds, Wakefield, Barnsley,udies, 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

Start Date: ASAP

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 a graduate, this is your opportunity to develop hands‑on expertise in operational planning, Greenspaces, 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.appcompat, 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 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

You are:

• A recent graduate or post‑graduate höchlich 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 సంవత్సcompliance 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-cü analyzing 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.

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.