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 - (phone number removed) 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.
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