Role: Trainee Transport Coordinator
Salary: £26,208 per annum
Hours: 7am-4.30pm
Location: Head Office, Mayfield
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:
1. Assist with planning and scheduling daily driver routes
2. Communicate and allocate work to drivers effectively
3. Input and maintain transport records and systems
4. Support with driver debriefs and paperwork accuracy
5. Liaise with customers and other internal departments
6. Help manage driver holidays, sickness, and daily tracking
7. Ensure compliance with Health & Safety and transport regulations
8. Shadow Transport Team Leaders to gain operational knowledge
Knowledge and Skills Required:
9. Strong organisational and communication skills
10. A positive, proactive attitude and willingness to learn
11. IT literacy, including Microsoft Office
12. Team player with attention to detail
13. Previous admin or coordination experience (desirable but not essential)
14. An interest in developing a career within transport or logistics
What We Offer:
15. Weekly pay with a competitive salary
16. Full training and development provided
17. Career progression opportunities within the business
18. Employee Benefit Scheme
19. 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.
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