Transport and logistics
About this sector
The transport and logistics sector involves all careers relating to the use of vehicles including cars, buses, trains and aircraft. It also includes careers where you will help with moving people or items by road, rail, air and sea.
Roles include those related to driving or working of vehicles such as mechanic, airline pilot or train driver. This sector also includes roles relating to delivery and stock, such as delivery driver, warehouse manager and order picker.
Careers in transport and logistics
Within this sector, you will find a range of career opportunities from entry level, right up to senior management. Here are some examples to show the variety and levels of roles within this sector.
Click on any of the job profiles to view information on entry routes, salary and progression opportunities, plus much more.
Delivery van driver
Delivery van drivers collect parcels from a warehouse and deliver them to customers.
Salary: £20,000 to £27,000
Train station worker
Train station workers sell tickets, provide travel information and help passengers on the platforms.
Salary: £24,000 to £29,000
Airline pilot
Airline pilots fly passengers and cargo to destinations around the world.
Salary: £47,000 to £150,000
Further inspiration
With such a wide variety of roles coming under the agriculture, environmental and animal care sector, we have highlighted some job roles you may not have considered in this sector.
Care escort
Care escorts travel with elderly or disabled people to help them get to their appointments.
Salary: Variable
Signalling technician
Signalling technicians identify problems and repair, test and maintain the equipment that moves trains safely.
Salary: £24,000 to £43,000
Warehouse manager
Warehouse managers plan and co-ordinate operations at distribution warehouses, large retail stores and factories.
Salary: £23,000 to £34,000
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