Role: Transport Team Leader Apprentice
Location: Newcastle
Hours: Monday to Friday, Full Time
Salary: £21,000 per annum
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 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.
What Will You Be Doing?
As a Transport Team Leader Apprentice, you will play a key role in supporting our Transport function while working towards your Level 3 Team Leader qualification. You will be responsible for:
1. Supporting the day to day coordination of drivers and fleet operations
2. Assisting with route planning and workload allocation
3. Communicating effectively with drivers, customers and internal departments
4. Monitoring compliance with health and safety and transport legislation
5. Supporting driver performance, absence management and general welfare
6. Using transport systems and administrative processes accurately
7. Developing leadership skills to effectively manage and motivate a team
This role combines practical on the job experience with structured apprenticeship learning to build your leadership capability within a busy operational environment.
What Are We Looking For?
8. A positive attitude and willingness to learn
9. Strong communication and organisational skills
10. Confidence working in a fast paced operational environment
11. An interest in leadership and people management
12. Basic IT skills
13. GCSE Maths and English at Grade 4 or above, or willingness to work towards them
Previous transport experience is not essential, however an understanding of logistics or fleet operations would be beneficial.
What’s In It For You?
14. A structured Level 3 Team Leader apprenticeship qualification
15. Real responsibility from day one
16. Ongoing support and mentoring from experienced leaders
17. Clear career progression opportunities within the business
18. Competitive pay and company benefits
19. Employee Benefit Scheme
20. Be part of a company committed to sustainability, safety, and employee support.
Come as You Are