Trainee Transport Operator

TipTopJob; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics firm in Normanton is seeking a Trainee Transport Operator. You will support Transport Operators while receiving comprehensive training for a rewarding career. The role includes administrative tasks and communication with drivers and planners. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented with good IT skills and a desire to learn in a fast-paced environment. Competitive salary and benefits included.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual salary review

Annual bonus

25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays

Weekly lottery

Full training programme

Life assurance cover

Group personal pension

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a fast-paced office operation.
• Previous experience in Transport or similar environment preferred, not essential.
• Flexibility to work outside normal hours.

Responsibilities

• Briefing and debriefing drivers.
• General office administrative tasks.
• Assisting Transport planners.

Skills

Good IT skills

Clear communicator (written and verbal)

Ability to work in a fast-paced office operation

Attention to detail

Personable in a team

Job description

Job Title: Trainee Transport Operator

Location: Normanton

Hours of Work: Days Monday to Friday for 12 months whilst training, the 4 days on 4 off

Salary: A GBP 27,000

The Opportunity,

We are currently recruiting for a Trainee Traffic Operator to join our successful Transport department based in our Normanton Depot. As the Trainee Traffic Operator, you will be trained to be responsible for supporting our Transport Operators / Planners with the day to day operations.

In return for your hard work and commitment, we offer,

• Competitive salary
• Annual salary review (discretionary).
• Annual bonus (discretionary).
• 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays on top from day 1.
• Weekly lottery : an employee will win one thousand pounds every week
• Full training programme to establish a rewarding career in transport
• Life assurance cover x3 from day 1 and up to age 66.
• Group personal pension.
• Employee assistance programme.

Duties and Responsibilities,

• Briefing and debriefing drivers
• General office administrative tasks such as paperwork filing.
• Assisting Transport planners
• Monitoring daily trailer counts
• Yard Checks
• Actively seeking additional work wherever possible from Transport Planners and Management
• Ability to communicate effectively with the customer service teams and drivers
• Working as part of an efficient and fast paced team
• Maintain high standards of good housekeeping, including your workstation and environment
• Maintain health and safety standards, and actively report observations and concerns

We Are Looking For Candidates Who Have The Following

• Ability to work in a fast paced office operation, where targets and priorities can change quickly
• Previous experience within Transport or similar environment : Preferred not essential
• Good IT skills
• Clear communicator : written and verbal
• Highly personable and can work well in a team
• Great attention to detail
• A strong desire to build a long term career in a challenging and rewarding industry
• Commitment to working collaboratively with others to deliver the highest levels of service
• Flexible to work outside of normal working hours, as required by the business

Closing date: 30th November 2025

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