Undergraduate Placement Student

DHL Express; Greater Lincolnshire; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

DHL Air (UK) Ltd invites applications for an Undergraduate Placement Student to join Ground Operations at East Midlands Airport. You will perform data driven tasks, produce airline statistics, monitor delays and support continuous improvement projects across the department.

Applicants must be enrolled in a relevant Bachelor’s program (start in 2027), with advanced Excel, Power BI and Power Apps skills, plus proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree program enrolled, starting 2027
• Advanced Excel, Power BI and Power Apps skills
• Adobe Creative Suite proficiency (Illustrator, Photoshop)
• Video editing and camera operating preferred
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication

Responsibilities

• Produce and maintain accurate airline statistics for periodic reports
• Monitor Avi-controllable delays and on-time performance
• Lead / support digital transformation and continuous improvement projects
• Assist in producing/ coordinating communications materials and event content
• Support Ground Operations Supervisors and managers as needed

Job description

Undergraduate Placement Student (1-year fixed-term)

Location: DHL Air (UK), East Midlands Airport

Salary: Competitive

DHL Air (UK) Ltd is the largest all-cargo air carrier in the UK, operating a fleet of B757-200F, B767-300F and B777-200F aircraft on worldwide operations. Based at our headquarters at East Midlands Airport, we are part of the global DHL Express network and committed to delivering our customer promise: Excellence. Simply Delivered.

We are looking to appoint an Undergraduate Placement Student to work within the airline's Ground Operations department, providing analytical expertise to the business, performing data driven tasks and leading project tasks for continuous improvement. They will also support the department with their operational and project responsibilities.

The Role:

• Produce and maintain accurate airline statistics for periodic reports, for various stakeholders
• Monitor and measure Avi-controllable delays and on-time performance
• Engage in projects and initiatives led by the responsible manager to help drive digital transformations and continuous improvement within the airline
• Support airline communications by assisting in producing and coordinating communications materials. Support event management with content creation.
• Support Ground Operations Supervisors and the responsible manager with supporting tasks when required.

The Person:

• Must be enrolled in a relevant Bachelor's program and be looking to start their placement in year 2027
• Will have advanced practical knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Power Bi and Power Apps
• Has expertise in the Adobe Creative Suite, including Illustrator and Photoshop to provide creative solutions
• Will preferably have practical knowledge of video editing and camera operating skills
• Has strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Has excellent communication skills, both written and oral
• Is able to work within a team with a wide range of responsibilities across various disciplines
• Will preferably have a sound practical knowledge of additional data analysis tools
• Has a willingness to learn and provide feedback for continuous improvement

To be eligible for consideration, candidates must hold a valid right to work in the UK and be able to provide evidence of this during the recruitment process.

What We Offer:

• The opportunity to take on responsibility and become an essential part of an influential department
• Experience of working within a global company, working with stakeholders from different business units based across the world
• Insight into the day-to-day of an international cargo operator and larger global brand

You’ll receive a competitive salary and access to a wide range of DHL benefits designed to support your wellbeing, development, and future. You’ll join a team where your contribution matters and where you can grow your career within a global, award winning organisation.

We will ensure that all our resourcing activities are fair, transparent and consistent. We want to ensure that the candidate experience is of the highest professional standard. The Company is committed to providing equality of opportunity for all employees. Furthermore we aim to ensure our workplaces are free from discrimination and that not only employees but also our potential future employees are treated fairly and with dignity and respect. We will ensure that equality of opportunity maintains a high profile in our organisation.

Closing date:

27th November 2026