Graduate Supply Chain and Logistics Programme

Davies Turner; Worcester Park Estate; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading freight forwarder is seeking graduates for their 2-year Graduate Supply Chain and Logistics Programme, providing opportunities in Dartford and other UK locations. The program offers varied experiences in transport supply chain elements. Candidates should have a degree, be enthusiastic about logistics, and live within 30 miles of the Dartford location. The salary starts at £24,000 with benefits including performance bonuses and development training. Applications are open until December 5, 2025.

Benefits

Starting salary - £24,000

6 monthly incremental increases of £1,000

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

• You must have a degree and permanent right to work in the UK.
• You should live within 30 miles of Dartford.
• Experience in customer service is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Experience elements of the transport supply chain including freight forwarding and customs clearance.
• Gain experience in Ocean and European departments.
• Participate in logistics and air cargo business.

Skills

Driven, energetic and enthusiastic

Able to take ownership of tasks with an eye for detail

Interested in logistics and the movement of goods

Eager to learn and be a team player

Excellent communication skills

Computer skills

Education

Degree (actual not predicted)

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, Manchester and Cumbernauld locations.

Location : Dartford, DA2 6QJ

Salary : Starting salary £24,000 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 £225 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 not predicted)
• 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

• Starting salary - £24,000
• 6 monthly incremental increases of £1,000 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