Graduate Supply Chain and Logistics Programme

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

Job summary

A leading freight forwarding company in Manchester is seeking graduates for its Graduate Supply Chain and Logistics Programme. Starting salary is GBP24,000 with performance-based increments and extensive benefits including healthcare and personal development training. Candidates should be driven individuals with a keen interest in logistics, and a graduate degree is required. This is a 2-year contract role with a focus on diverse supply chain experiences.

Benefits

6 monthly salary increases

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

Discounted store benefit scheme

Qualifications

• Must live within 30 miles of Manchester.
• Permanent right to work in the UK required.

Responsibilities

• Experience all elements of the transport supply chain.
• Gain experience in Ocean and European departments, central operations, logistics, and air cargo.

Skills

Driven, energetic and enthusiastic

Attention to detail

Interest in logistics

Eager to learn

Team player

Excellent communication skills

Computer skills

Education

Graduate degree

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, Dartford, Cumbernauld and Bristol locations.

Location: Manchester, M17 1DP

Salary: Starting salary GBP24,000 per annum

Job Type: Full Time, Contract

Closing Date: 5 December 2025

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

• 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 not predicted)
• Looking for an opportunity in Manchester

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

• 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 December & January with the training programme starting in February 2026 and, if successful, there may be the option for you to join our team before the training programme commences.

The closing date for all applications is 5 December 2025.

To start your application for our Graduate Supply Chain and Logistics Programme submit your CV by clicking 'Apply' now.