Mainfreight Development Programme Manchester

Mainfreight Europe; Manchester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Mainfreight Manchester invites graduates to join its three-year Development Programme in supply chain. You'll gain hands-on experience from day one in an operational role in Air & Ocean, with rotations through two or three roles, and structured training.

You'll participate in process improvement projects, leadership development courses, and networking with European leadership, with clear opportunities for internal promotion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree required.
• Fluency in English; additional languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Rotate through two or three diverse roles in the supply chain.
• Engage in on-the-job training and leadership development.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across Europe.

Skills

Fluent English

Leadership potential

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Mainfreight Development Programme Manchester

Air & Ocean | Manchester, United Kingdom

MAINFREIGHT DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME

Start Your Career in Supply Chain with Mainfreight’s Graduate Program – Hands-On Experience from Day One

Kickstart your logistics career with real-world experience in a dynamic, operational role. Mainfreight’s

17 September 2026

Mainfreight Development Programme Manchester

Air & Ocean | Manchester, United Kingdom

MAINFREIGHT DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME

Start Your Career in Supply Chain with Mainfreight’s Graduate Program – Hands-On Experience from Day One

Kickstart your logistics career with real-world experience in a dynamic, operational role. Mainfreight’s three-year supply chain traineeship offers you the chance to work on impactful projects while receiving structured training, mentoring, and leadership development.

You’ll rotate through two or three diverse roles, each with unique responsibilities and challenges—from driving a forklift and managing shipments to making sales calls, visiting customers, and even leading a team. This well-rounded experience will give you deep insight into global supply chain management.

Local Roots, Global Opportunities

Our graduate program offers both international logistics career paths across Europe and local opportunities within your home country. You don’t have to lock in your long-term plan from day one—our flexible structure allows you to shape your future as your interests evolve.

What You’ll Gain In The Mainfreight Graduate Program

Alongside daily learning on the job, you’ll take part in:

• Process improvement projects
• Annual leadership development courses
• Team-building activities and offsites
• Quarterly trainee sessions with European leadership and branch managers

These sessions are designed to be inclusive, visionary, and inspirational—offering networking opportunities and visibility within the business. You’ll also benefit from personalized support from our graduate program coordinator, who will help you identify your strengths, areas for growth, and career development strategies.

Career Growth and Internal Promotion

At Mainfreight, We Believe In Promoting From Within. Your Journey Doesn't Stop After The Three-year Program. Many Of Our Former Trainees Have Gone On To Become

• Operations Managers
• Air & Ocean Branch Managers
• Specialists in Finance, IT, and International Operations

With Mainfreight, the world is truly your oyster.

Who We’re Looking For

We make decisions with the next 100 years in mind. That’s why we seek graduates who value long-term growth and broad experience. We’re looking for future leaders who:

• Hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree.
• Are eager to start a career in the global supply chain and logistics industry.
• Speak fluent English. Other language is a plus (Dutch, French, German, Romanian, Polish, Italian, or Spanish).