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Transportation and Logistics Job Postings Trends | {location1|Greater Essex}
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Employment counts
This table provides an occupation overview for relevant jobs in the region.
Profession | 2023 Jobs | 2023 Median Salary | 2023 Average Hourly Wage | 2018 Jobs | 2018-2023 % Change in Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warehouse Operatives | 590,458 | £23,964 | £13.17 | 537,380 | 9.88% |
| Large Goods Vehicle Drivers | 383,644 | £36,889 | £15.76 | 360,204 | 6.51% |
| Delivery Drivers and Couriers | 300,711 | £22,196 | £12.26 | 276,579 | 8.73% |
| Bus and Coach Drivers | 111,551 | £27,497 | £14.12 | 116,514 | -4.26% |
| Road Transport Drivers n.e.c. | 85,283 | £25,572 | £13.61 | 79,677 | 7.04% |
| Air Travel Assistants | 63,262 | £21,213 | £13.9 | 66,888 | -5.42% |
| Vehicle and Parts Salespersons and Advisers | 58,956 | £25,836 | £12.6 | 64,147 | -8.09% |
| Elementary Storage Supervisors | 48,666 | £27,444 | £13.9 | 44,078 | 10.41% |
| Aerospace Engineers | 38,785 | £46,627 | £25.06 | 37,982 | 2.11% |
| Aircraft Maintenance and Related Trades | 32,414 | £43,476 | £23.5 | 34,001 | -4.67% |
| Aircraft Pilots and Air Traffic Controllers | 29,148 | £67,049 | £36.95 | 29,888 | -2.47% |
| Train and Tram Drivers | 24,484 | £63,756 | £31.92 | 23,439 | 4.46% |
| Garage Managers and Proprietors | 21,539 | £34,820 | £20.66 | 22,529 | -4.4% |
| Delivery Operatives | 21,149 | £22,140 | £11.83 | 19,381 | 9.13% |
| Taxi and Cab Drivers and Chauffeurs | 20,107 | £29,271 | £12.27 | 20,502 | -1.93% |
| Elementary Storage Occupations n.e.c. | 15,461 | £28,613 | £14.05 | 14,246 | 8.53% |
| Other Drivers and Transport Operatives n.e.c. | 15,451 | £45,085 | £14.62 | 14,960 | 3.28% |
| Rail Transport Operatives | 14,302 | £48,751 | £24.73 | 13,385 | 6.85% |
| Tyre, Exhaust and Windscreen Fitters | 12,881 | £27,140 | £12.05 | 12,292 | 4.79% |
| Air Transport Operatives | 11,580 | £27,209 | £14.77 | 12,007 | -3.55% |
| Marine and Waterways Transport Operatives | 6,346 | £50,973 | £18.68 | 5,754 | 10.3% |
| Driving Instructors | 3,068 | £29,888 | £16.25 | 2,986 | 2.73% |
Source: Lightcast
Hiring demand time series
This chart shows the number of relevant unique online job postings recruited for in each month over the past five years.
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Hiring demand trends - comparison
This chart shows the number of relevant unique online job postings over the past 30 days, compared to the same time last year.
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Job Postings by Experience Level
Experience level listed by hiring employers in last 365 days.
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Top 20 Employers
The top 20 hiring employers (excluding staffing agencies) in last 365 days.
Company | Latest 365 Days Unique Postings |
|---|---|
| My Four Wheels | 8,631 |
| Tesco | 4,078 |
| Royal Mail | 1,972 |
| NHS | 1,549 |
| Dx (Group) Plc | 1,213 |
| Amazon | 1,203 |
| Deutsche Post DHL Group | 1,022 |
| Evri | 950 |
| DPD | 858 |
| HGV Training Network Limited | 846 |
| Kwik Fit | 792 |
| Emirates Airlines | 729 |
| GXO Logistics | 726 |
| Ocado Group | 683 |
| Jewson | 657 |
| Travis Perkins | 617 |
| Stagecoach | 585 |
| Biffa | 531 |
| Wincanton | 530 |
| Halfords | 522 |
Source: Lightcast
Job Postings by Occupation
This chart breaks down hiring demand for the past 365 days by individual occupations, providing an overview of the most recruited for occupations.
Latest 365 Days Unique Postings | Median Salary | Demand | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Large goods vehicle drivers | 103,274 | £31,552 | 2.36 |
| Warehouse operatives | 88,979 | £25,664 | 1.98 |
| Road transport drivers n.e.c. | 29,943 | £29,120 | 2.8 |
| Other drivers and transport operatives n.e.c. | 20,744 | £39,616 | 1.79 |
| Taxi and cab drivers and chauffeurs | 18,571 | £26,048 | 1.89 |
| Elementary storage supervisors | 12,210 | £28,352 | 1.84 |
| Driving instructors | 9,505 | £32,448 | 2.37 |
| Delivery drivers and couriers | 8,396 | £28,992 | 2.52 |
| Vehicle and parts salespersons and advisers | 8,187 | £28,352 | 1.83 |
| Bus and coach drivers | 7,698 | £28,096 | 2.1 |
| Tyre, exhaust and windscreen fitters | 4,945 | £26,944 | 2 |
| Aerospace engineers | 4,603 | £47,488 | 2.07 |
| Marine and waterways transport operatives | 3,561 | £31,424 | 2.07 |
| Aircraft maintenance and related trades | 3,165 | £36,480 | 2.06 |
| Train and tram drivers | 2,517 | £36,992 | 2 |
| Garage managers and proprietors | 2,506 | £38,016 | 1.94 |
| Aircraft pilots and air traffic controllers | 2,382 | £29,696 | 1.83 |
| Delivery operatives | 2,145 | £26,048 | 2.01 |
| Elementary storage occupations n.e.c. | 2,004 | £25,408 | 1.89 |
| Air transport operatives | 1,921 | £27,712 | 1.89 |
* Demand is the ratio of total to unique (deduplicated) job postings. A higher than average posting intensity can mean that employers are putting more effort than normal into hiring that position.
Top 20 Job Titles
This table provides an overview of the top 20 job titles listed by hiring employers in last 365 days
Job Title | Latest 365 Days Unique Postings | Median Salary | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warehouse Operatives | 33,021 | £25,024 | 2.08 |
| HGV Class 1 Drivers | 17,786 | £37,504 | 2.4 |
| HGV Drivers | 13,949 | £35,008 | 2.1 |
| Labourers | 12,524 | £29,120 | 2.21 |
| HGV Class 2 Drivers | 12,473 | £32,128 | 2.09 |
| Van Drivers | 10,987 | £26,048 | 2.01 |
| Class 1 Drivers | 9,654 | £37,504 | 2.58 |
| Class 2 Drivers | 8,851 | £33,472 | 2.38 |
| Driving Instructors | 7,595 | £32,384 | 2.47 |
| Drivers | 6,163 | £25,536 | 2.96 |
| 7.5 Tonne Drivers | 5,850 | £29,440 | 2.11 |
| Parts Advisors | 5,562 | £28,352 | 1.89 |
| Tire Technicians | 4,599 | £26,944 | 2.02 |
| Bus Drivers | 4,559 | £28,736 | 2.13 |
| CSCS Labourers | 3,751 | £30,208 | 1.96 |
| Yard Operators | 3,296 | £25,408 | 1.78 |
| Delivery Drivers | 3,189 | £25,984 | 2.39 |
| Multi-Drop Drivers | 3,127 | £29,248 | 1.69 |
| 360 Operators | 2,989 | £43,648 | 1.99 |
| Warehouse Assistants | 2,989 | £24,384 | 1.61 |
Source: Lightcast
Top 20 Specialised Skills
The top 20 technical skills listed by hiring employers in last 365 days.
LowHigh
Skill | Latest 365 Days Unique Postings | Latest 365 Days Unique Postings % Change |
|---|---|---|
| Warehousing | 69,418 | -41% |
| Forklift Truck | 17,428 | -26.4% |
| Manual Handling | 16,187 | -21.4% |
| Palletizing | 12,138 | -39.3% |
| Housekeeping | 9,741 | -37.6% |
| Machinery | 7,885 | -8.1% |
| Stock Control | 6,777 | -50.9% |
| Numeracy | 6,117 | -30.9% |
| Purchasing | 6,000 | 3.9% |
| Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) | 5,593 | -24.3% |
| Order Picking | 5,556 | -54.7% |
| Inventory Management | 5,220 | 41.6% |
| Supply Chain | 5,085 | -20.3% |
| Trunking | 5,043 | 25.5% |
| Warehouse Operations | 5,011 | 39.3% |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4,873 | 25% |
| Auditing | 4,789 | -14.2% |
| Finance | 4,498 | -6.5% |
| Invoicing | 4,362 | -16.6% |
| Warehouse Management Systems | 4,245 | 11.5% |
Source: Lightcast
Highest Earning Specialised Skills
The top 20 technical skills by average advertised salary.
LowHigh
Skill | Median Salary | Job Postings (Last 365 Days) |
|---|---|---|
| Aircraft Maintenance | £44,416 | 1,236 |
| Excavation | £41,600 | 1,121 |
| Trunking | £38,784 | 5,648 |
| Project Management | £38,336 | 1,949 |
| Heavy Equipment | £37,504 | 1,075 |
| Mechanical Engineering | £35,712 | 1,200 |
| Industry Standards | £35,456 | 974 |
| Financial Services | £34,944 | 3,029 |
| Construction | £34,496 | 1,722 |
| Truck Driving | £33,408 | 2,072 |
| Backlogs | £32,384 | 4,104 |
| Data Analysis | £32,256 | 980 |
| Upskilling | £32,128 | 932 |
| Pre-Trip And Post-Trip Vehicle Inspections | £31,936 | 4,231 |
| Mechanics | £31,296 | 1,354 |
| Commercial Driving | £31,168 | 4,974 |
| Vehicle Inspection | £31,168 | 4,356 |
| Materials Transport | £31,104 | 1,194 |
| Accounting | £30,976 | 4,222 |
| Traffic Regulations | £30,528 | 1,702 |
Top 20 Certifications
The top 20 certifications listed by hiring employers in last 365 days.
LowHigh
Certification | Latest 365 Days Unique Postings | Latest 365 Days Unique Postings % Change |
|---|---|---|
| CSCS Card | 7,597 | -48.8% |
| Forklift Certification | 3,201 | 4.7% |
| Security Clearance | 1,354 | -16% |
| Functional Skills Qualification | 885 | -60.8% |
| Commercial Driver's License (CDL) | 526 | 70% |
| Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) | 510 | -34.7% |
| Association Of Chartered Certified Accountants | 471 | -25.7% |
| Certified Professional Coder - Apprentice (CPC-A) | 419 | 23.2% |
| CDL Class A License | 231 | 90.9% |
| Airline Transport Pilot Licence | 228 | -7% |
| Standards Of Training Certification and Watchkeeping | 191 | -17.3% |
| Post Graduate Certificate In Education (PGCE) | 181 | -6.6% |
| First Aid Certification | 171 | 1.8% |
| Drone Pilot Certificate | 85 | 35.3% |
| IOSH Managing Safely | 81 | 4.9% |
| Professional in Human Resources | 71 | -46.5% |
| Taxi License | 69 | 7.2% |
| Enterprise Desktop Administrator (Microsoft Certified IT Professional) | 67 | -173.1% |
| Operator Certification | 66 | 51.5% |
| Certified Risk Adjustment Coder (CRC) | 59 | -11.9% |
Source: Lightcast
Job Postings Trailing 365 Days
The top 20 common skills listed by hiring employers in last 365 days.
Latest 365 Days Unique Postings | Latest 365 Days Unique Postings % Change | |
|---|---|---|
| Communication | 79,672 | 3.6% |
| Customer Service | 67,432 | -7.3% |
| Loading And Unloading | 49,564 | -5.8% |
| Detail Oriented | 35,232 | -5.8% |
| Lifting Ability | 24,199 | -3.2% |
| Operations | 23,128 | 1.3% |
| Management | 22,740 | -16.8% |
| English Language | 19,376 | -10.2% |
| Sales | 18,060 | -3.9% |
| Organizational Skills | 14,700 | -5% |
| Collections | 13,776 | 9% |
| Problem Solving | 13,669 | 9.9% |
| Time Management | 13,251 | 8.3% |
| Professionalism | 13,073 | 3.9% |
| Cleanliness | 11,233 | 15% |
| Strong Work Ethic | 11,182 | -24.4% |
| Positivity | 10,936 | 17.6% |
| Planning | 10,736 | -34.2% |
| Self-Motivation | 10,173 | -31.1% |
| Teamwork | 9,750 | -15.8% |
Source: Lightcast
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