Trainee Transport Coordinator

The NWH group; Dalkeith; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading waste management company in Scotland is seeking a Trainee Transport Coordinator to support day-to-day logistics and gain valuable industry experience. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and the chance for career progression. Ideal candidates will have strong organisational skills, a willingness to learn, and an interest in logistics or transport. Full training is provided.

Benefits

Weekly pay

Competitive salary

Full training and development

Career progression opportunities

Employee Benefit Scheme

Qualifications

• Strong organisational and communication skills are essential.
• A positive, proactive attitude and willingness to learn is required.
• An interest in developing a career within transport or logistics.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and scheduling daily driver routes.
• Communicate and allocate work to drivers effectively.
• Input and maintain transport records and systems.
• Support with driver debriefs and paperwork accuracy.
• Liaise with customers and other internal departments.
• Help manage driver holidays, sickness, and daily tracking.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety and transport regulations.
• Shadow Transport Team Leaders to gain operational knowledge.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

IT literacy (Microsoft Office)

Attention to detail

Job description

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Trainee Transport Coordinator to join our Transport Team. This role will support the coordination of day-to-day logistics across our fleet, including Trade Waste, Skips, Hooks, and Tippers, while gaining valuable experience and development within the industry.

The ideal candidate will have strong organisational skills, a willingness to learn, and a keen interest in logistics or transport. This is an entry-level development role with the opportunity to grow into a long-term career in transport operations.

This is a full-time position working Monday to Friday, 7am – 4:30pm (40 hours per week) and offers a salary of £26,208 per annum, paid weekly.

Job Activities:

• Assist with planning and scheduling daily driver routes
• Communicate and allocate work to drivers effectively
• Input and maintain transport records and systems
• Support with driver debriefs and paperwork accuracy
• Liaise with customers and other internal departments
• Help manage driver holidays, sickness, and daily tracking
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety and transport regulations
• Shadow Transport Team Leaders to gain operational knowledge

Knowledge and Skills Required:

• Strong organisational and communication skills
• A positive, proactive attitude and willingness to learn
• IT literacy, including Microsoft Office
• Team player with attention to detail
• Previous admin or coordination experience (desirable but not essential)
• An interest in developing a career within transport or logistics

What We Offer:

• Weekly pay with a competitive salary
• Full training and development provided
• Career progression opportunities within the business
• Employee Benefit Scheme
• Be part of a company committed to safety, sustainability, and supporting its people

Who Are We?

The NWH Group is one of the UK’s leading recycling and waste management businesses with a mission to change our industry for the benefit of the planet.

As a progressive, second-generation family business, we provide essential waste management services to the industrial, commercial, and construction industries. Our team of over 350 employees operates across ten sites in Scotland and North East England.