First City Recruitment

18/05/2026

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Gravesend

Due to growth, we are recruiting two Transport Planner & Operations Administrators to join a busy and growing transport and recycling operation covering London and the South East. This role is ideal for someone with experience in transport planning, logistics coordination, route planning, waste management, recycling operations, transport administration, or fleet scheduling.

Benefits:

23 days holiday + bank holidays
Additional holiday awarded each year (up to 27 days)
Company pension scheme
Free on-site parking
Regular team-building nights out
Referral programme
Career development opportunities through personal development plans
Pro development, training, and upskilling culture
Supportive, growing team environment
Key Responsibilities:

Planning daily vehicle routes, coordinating collections and deliveries, supporting drivers, managing transport office administration, and ensuring efficient day-to-day operations.
Plan and manage daily transport schedules, vehicle routing, and driver coordination.
Oversee collections, deliveries, route optimisation, and real-time operational changes.
Liaise with drivers, customers, suppliers, waste management partners, and logistics providers.
Maintain accurate transport compliance records and operational documentation.
Support the transport office with administration, reporting, and scheduling.
Handle incoming calls, customer queries, and operational emails.
Monitor transport performance and identify efficiency improvements.
Assist with logistics planning, customer account support, and operational reporting
Requirements:

Your own transport to travel to the office.
Previous experience within transport planning, logistics, operations administration, or a similar role.
Experience using Weightsoft or similar transport management systems is essential.
Confident using Microsoft Office.
Strong organisational skills and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
Commercial awareness and understanding of operational efficiency and cost control.
Experience in waste management, metal recycling, transport operations, or logistics scheduling is beneficial but not essential.
CPC or HGV licence is advantageous but again not essential.

Working Hours:
Shift patterns may include 5:00am–3:00pm, 9:00am–7:00pm, alternate Saturdays, and overtime during busy periods. Flexibility is essential due to operational demands.

Why Apply:

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to progress within transport planning, logistics coordination, waste and recycling operations, or transport administration. Ideal for candidates who enjoy responsibility, problem-solving, and working in a dynamic transport office environment.

APPLY NOW, we look forward to hearing from you! Info@firstcityrecruitment.co.uk

28/04/2026

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27/04/2026

26/04/2026

Trainee Sales Executive – Office-Based (Full Training Provided)

Norwich (NR3 1BQ)
£27,500 Basic | OTE £55,000+
No Experience Needed

Looking to start a high-earning office career with full training and real progression?

We’re recruiting for a fast growing waste management broker in Norwich. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone confident, driven, and motivated by commission, no sales experience required.

What’s on offer:
• £27,500 guaranteed basic salary
• Realistic OTE £55,000+ (top performers earn more)
• Full training and ongoing coaching
• 23 days holiday + bank holidays
• Enhanced pension
• Clear progression (Senior Sales, Account Management, Team Leader)
• Supportive team culture (44 staff and growing)
• Casual dress & regular company events
• Christmas shutdown (3 days holiday used)

The role:
• Handling inbound & outbound sales calls
• Building relationships and converting enquiries
• Growing and retaining your own customer base
• Updating CRM and delivering excellent service

This is a phone-based, target-driven sales role ideal for someone who enjoys talking to people and earning commission.

What we’re looking for:
• Based within commuting distance of Norwich
• Confident and enthusiastic on the phone
• Self-motivated and resilient
• Keen to earn high commission
• Basic computer skills
• Able to work rota shifts between 7:30am–5:30pm (37.5 hrs/week)

No experience needed, just the right attitude (our top performer is an ex-scaffolder).

Ready to kick-start your sales career? Apply now by sending your cv to Shelley.horne@firstcityrecruitment.co.uk

26/04/2026

Legal Secretary – Residential Conveyancing

Southend-on-Sea -Full-Time

We are currently seeking an experienced Legal Secretary / Legal Assistant to join our clients busy and well-established Residential Conveyancing Department at their Head Office in Southend-on-Sea.

This is a full-time, office-based role, ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys being part of a collaborative, professional team.

Working Hours
• Monday to Friday
• 9:00am – 5:30pm
• One-hour lunch break

The Role

You will provide essential secretarial and administrative support within a high-volume Residential Conveyancing department. The successful candidate will:
• Work closely with fee earners and colleagues as part of a supportive team
• Assist throughout the residential conveyancing process from start to finish
• Manage documentation with a strong attention to detail
• Contribute to the smooth and efficient running of the department

Full training will be provided on the firm’s Case Management Systems.

About You

To be considered for this role, you will need:
• A minimum of two years’ experience in Residential Conveyancing
• Previous experience in a Legal Secretary or Legal Assistant role
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• The ability to work efficiently in a busy, deadline-driven environment
• A positive, team-focused approach

If you have the relevant experience and wish to apply, please submit an up-to-date CV along with a covering letter outlining your relevant experience to info@firstcityrecruitment.co.uk

If you do not hear from us within 14 days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.

26/04/2026

✨ Fantastic opportunity available!

We’re looking for someone with bookkeeping experience to join our clients team based in Chelmsford.

Must have experience using Xero.

📩 Get in touch if interested or tag someone who might be a great fit! Info@firstcityrecruitment.co.uk

16/04/2026

*** HOT JOB ALERT***

Road Freight Operator – European Groupage
Location: London Gateway Logistics Park (SS17 9FJ)
Salary: Up to £35,000 (DOE)
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Hours: Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm

About the Company
You will be working for a long‑established, international logistics organisation with a strong global presence across road, air, sea, rail and customs services. Operating from a modern office within London Gateway Logistics Park, the business offers excellent facilities including breakout areas and on‑site parking. Due to the location, the ability to drive is essential.

Road Freight Operator Benefits
Competitive salary (up to £35k DOE)
Bonus scheme
25 days holiday + bank holidays (or company equivalent)
Pension scheme
Clear progression opportunities
Modern office environment
Free on-site car parking
Ongoing training and development
Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm hours

Road Freight Operator Responsibilities
This is a great opportunity to join a busy and supportive Road Freight / Groupage Operations team.
You’ll be working within a department of 15, as part of a wider UK team of around 50.
Managing European groupage services across multiple markets
Arranging freight movements from origin to final destination (international and domestic)
Liaising daily with customers, overseas partners and suppliers
Ensuring accurate documentation, including customs paperwork
Providing excellent customer service and maintaining strong working relationships

Road Freight Operator Requirements
Minimum 2 years’ experience in European road freight / groupage
Strong understanding of freight costings and the ability to manually calculate charges
Knowledge of taxable kilos
Experience handling customs documentation
Confident communication skills and a customer‑focused approach
Ability to work well within a team while also managing your own workload
Your own transport due to the office location

We’re hiring a Road Freight Operator now, apply today by sending your most up to date cv to info@firstcityrecruitment.co.uk and secure your next career move in European logistics.

13/04/2026

✨ Fantastic opportunity available!

We’re looking for someone with bookkeeping experience to join our clients team based in Chelmsford.

Must have experience using Xero.

📩 Get in touch if interested or tag someone who might be a great fit!