Supply Chain Degree Apprentice

GXO Logistics; Rugby; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading logistics provider as a Degree Apprentice in Rugby, earning while you learn. This three-and-a-half-year program offers a fully funded degree in Professional Supply Chain Leadership, with a starting salary of £19,500 and various benefits. Gain hands-on experience across departments while receiving mentorship and support for your career growth.

Benefits

25 days paid holiday

High street discounts

Cycle to Work scheme

Workplace pension

Qualifications

• Strong work ethic with initiative for ongoing development.
• Excellent communication skills to build relationships.

Responsibilities

• Work across various departments including warehousing and HR.
• Follow a bespoke training plan with mentor support.
• Attend university for degree in Professional Supply Chain Leadership.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Excellent written and verbal communication

Ambition

Adaptability

Education

112 UCAS points

Job description

Would you like the opportunity to study for a degree, whilst earning? How about setting yourself up for a rewarding career? Maybe you’re keen to build a future in a large and fast-paced business, but not keen on the idea of university? Well, the Degree Apprenticeship programme could be your perfect match!

Here at GXO, we’re proud to be recruiting for our fantastic Degree Apprenticeship programme – offered in partnership with Sheffield Hallam University. Over three and a half years, you’ll earn while you learn, gaining skills across our business.

You’ll be on a permanent contract from day one and at the end of the scheme, you’ll have a degree in Professional Supply Chain Leadership to your name, and a bright career ahead! To top it off, there’s no cost to you, with the degree fully funded by GXO.

We’re offering this programme across several UK locations, with a start date of September 2025. This vacancy is for Rugby, so please ensure you live a commutable distance of one of the following postcodes:

CV23 0WB

If this location isn’t for you, please take a look on our careers page to see the other options available.

Pay, benefits and more:

We’re looking to offer a starting salary of £19,500 per annum, increasing each year. In addition, we offer 25 days paid holiday (plus bank holidays), as well as the option to buy additional days. You’ll have access to a variety of high street discounts, a Cycle to Work scheme, a workplace pension, and many other perks.

What you’ll do on a typical day:

• Work across a variety of our departments – including areas such as warehousing, health and safety, human resources and continuous improvement; supporting you to gain a well-rounded view of GXO, our customers, and the wider world of logistics.
• Gain the confidence, experience and skills to lead and support your own team.
• Follow your own bespoke training plan, with the support of an experienced mentor and regular progress reviews to develop your skills and experience.
• Attend Sheffield Hallam University on a block release basis (once every six to seven weeks), working towards your fully funded degree in Professional Supply Chain Leadership.

What you need to succeed at GXO:

• Approximately 112 UCAS points (equivalent to BBC grades at A level)
• Strong work ethic with the ability to work on your own initiative to drive ongoing development
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build strong working relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• Ambition and a genuine desire to learn and grow – this is a career and not just a job, with a variety of development opportunities on offer during the scheme and beyond
• Adaptable approach with the flexibility to work across multiple departments and shift patterns

GXO is a leading provider of cutting-edge supply chain solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team – energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make GXO a great place to work.GXO is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate, support and thrive on diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We believe that diversity and inclusion in our business is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. We are an Armed Forces friendly organisation and Disability Confident Leader as part of the Disability Confident Scheme (GIS) and actively welcome applications from people with disabilities.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.Review GXO's candidate privacy statement here.