UK job vacancies: transport and storage
UK job vacancies: transport and storage stood at 35 thousands in Jul 2026, according to Office for National Statistics (ONS). It is one of the indicators in the Labour market table (Value · Monthly), with a complete series running from May 2001 to Jul 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Labour market table
| Indicator | 07-2026 | 06-2026 | 05-2026 | 04-2026 | 03-2026 | 02-2026 | 01-2026 | 12-2025 | 11-2025 | 10-2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Job vacancies by industry | |||||||||||
| H Transport and storage | 35 | 35 | 33 | 34 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 32 | |
| I Accommodation and food services | 70 | 71 | 70 | 69 | 70 | 72 | 73 | 75 | 75 | 77 |
Understanding UK job vacancies: transport and storage
Unfilled employment positions within transport and storage enterprises across the United Kingdom measure active recruitment for freight forwarding, passenger transit, warehousing, and postal operations. The series isolates logistics and movement activities, separating them from wholesale trade, manufacturing, and administrative support services. A vacancy is included only if the transport operator actively recruits external workers for immediate placement.
Reading this metric demands attention to operational shifts driven by peak logistical periods, such as cargo surges, which create distinct hiring rhythms. First estimates frequently undergo revisions as transport firms adjust their survey returns following complex shift patterns. Analysts should prioritise twelve-month comparisons over monthly changes to avoid misinterpreting transient supply chain bottlenecks as permanent shifts in freight and passenger labour demand.
Frequently asked questions
- What specific operations are included in transport and storage?
- Freight transport, passenger transit, warehousing, storage facilities, and postal services are covered.
- Do transport vacancies exhibit strong seasonal patterns?
- Yes, logistics demand often peaks around specific holiday and distribution cycles, necessitating careful seasonal smoothing.
- How reliable are preliminary estimates for logistics firms?
- Initial figures are subject to routine revisions as transport operators finalise complex operational survey returns.