Graduate Supply Chain and Logistics Programme

Davies Turner; England; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Davies Turner is launching a Graduate Supply Chain and Logistics Programme for new entrants to develop skills in freight forwarding and logistics over a two-year period. The role, based in Dartford, offers experience across various departments and aims to jumpstart one's career in the logistics and supply chain industry.

Benefits

Up to 25 days holidays plus Bank Holidays

Life cover

Profit related pay

Defined contribution pension scheme

Private healthcare

Employee Assistance Programme

Personal development training & industry specific qualification

Discounted store/shopping benefit scheme

Qualifications

• Recent or upcoming graduate with a keen interest in logistics.
• Eager to learn and thrive in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Experience all elements of the transport supply chain.
• Involvement in freight forwarding and customs clearance.

Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Attention to Detail

Team Player

Education

Degree (actual or predicted finish in summer 2025)

Job description

Davies Turner is looking for new entrants to join our 2-year Graduate Supply Chain and Logistics Programme with opportunities also at our Coleshill, Bristol and Cumbernauld locations.

Location: Dartford, DA2 6QJ

Salary: Starting salary GBP24,000 per annum

Job Type: Full Time, Contract

Closing Date: 30 June 2025

Graduate Supply Chain and Logistics Programme - Who Are We

Davies Turner Plc is a British based multimodal freight forwarder specialising in logistics, e-commerce and warehousing. As one of the largest independent freight forwarding companies in the UK we manage freight from around the world, by road and rail, through the air and across the oceans.

The business remains family owned and was founded in 1870 with 18 branches across the U.K. Our turnover is in excess of GBP225 million and rapidly growing with nearly 1,000 colleagues.

Graduate Supply Chain and Logistics Programme - What Will You Do

Our Graduate Supply Chain and Logistics Programme will provide you with an opportunity to experience all elements of the transport supply chain including freight forwarding and customs clearance to imports and exports, and arranging haulage.

During the 2-year programme you ll gain experience in our Ocean and European departments as well as central operations, logistics, and our air cargo business.

The programme will provide you with an excellent opportunity to take the first step on the career ladder an opportunity to learn key skills and experience a range of development opportunities to kick start your career with Davies Turner.

Graduate Supply Chain and Logistics Programme - A Little About You

To thrive on our programme, you will need to be:

- Driven, energetic and enthusiastic

- Able to take ownership of tasks with an eye for detail

- Interested in logistics and the movement of goods all over the world

- Eager to learn and be a team player

- A graduate with a degree (actual or predicted finish in summer 2025)

- Looking for an opportunity in Dartford

In addition, you should live within 30 miles of the location and will need a permanent right to work in the UK we can t sponsor work permits.

And It s Even Better If You Already Have

- Experience of working in a customer service environment (face to face/over the phone)

- Excellent communication and computer skills

Graduate Supply Chain and Logistics Programme - Benefits:

Benefits for this position include:

- Starting salary - GBP24,000

- 6 monthly incremental increases of GBP1,000 subject to performance

- Up to 25 days holidays plus Bank Holidays

- Life cover

- Profit related pay

- Defined contribution pension scheme

- Private healthcare

- Car parking

- Employee Assistance Programme

- Personal development training & an industry specific qualification

- Discounted store/shopping benefit scheme

Some benefits are subject to a qualifying period

We are offering a 2-year contract, with a permanent role and opportunities for further progress for those who are successful on the Programme.

Following an initial telephone interview, our selection process will take place at local sites in April/May with the training programme starting Monday 8 September 2025 and, if successful, there may be the option for you to join our team before the training programme commences.

Please note: Only new applicants will be considered for this position.

To start your application for our Graduate Supply Chain and Logistics Programme submit your CV by clicking Apply now. The closing date for all applications is 30 June 2025.