XPO Graduate Management Programme

xPO; Crick; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £28,000 starting

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension scheme

Relocation support

Car scheme

Cycle-to-work

Discounts and perks

Job summary

XPO Graduate Management Programme offers ambitious graduates a fast-track career in logistics and supply chain. Over two years, you’ll rotate through three eight-month placements across UK operations, leading teams, solving problems and delivering for customers.

You’ll gain hands-on leadership experience, work with senior leaders, and benefit from mentoring, a guaranteed role at the end, and extensive development including qualifications and a broad network.

Qualifications

• From day one you'll be given real responsibility, leading teams and solving problems.
• Exposure to senior leaders across the business and a dedicated mentor.
• Develop leadership, commercial and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead frontline operational teams and run your own shift.
• Build strong customer relationships and resolve operational challenges.
• Drive engagement, wellbeing and performance across diverse teams.

Skills

Leadership

Commercial awareness

Influencing & negotiation

Coaching & people leadership

Change & project management

Education

Degree in any discipline

Job description

Company description: XPO TRANSPORT SOLUTIONS EUROPE Job description: XPO Graduate Management Programme Do you thrive under pressure? Embrace a challenge? Have a genuine passion for Logistics and Supply Chain? AtXPO,we'relooking for ambitious graduates who want to build a career inlogisticsand develop into the next generation of operational leaders.Thisisn'ta programme whereyou'llspend two years sitting in meetings or shadowing others. From day one,you'llbe given real responsibility, leading teams, solving problems and helping our operations deliver for customers. Over the two-year programme,you'llcomplete three eight-month placements across our UK operations, gainingexperience in both warehouse and transportleadership roleswhilstdevelopingvaluablehands onexperience neededfor a successful career with XPO. Many of ourpreviousgraduates have gone on to become Transport Managers, General Managers and Account Directors across the business.In fact,our currentManaging Directorstarted their career on this very programme. Ifyou'vegot the energy,driveand determination to succeed,we'llgive you the support,opportunitiesand experience to take your career to the next level. What In ItForYou? Salary & Benefits Starting salary of£28,000with incremental changes at each placement 25 days holiday plus bank holidayswith theoptionto buyup to 5additionaldays Travel, relocation and hotel support throughout placements WorkplacePension scheme Salary Sacrifice CarScheme Cycle-to-work scheme Access to a variety of high street discounts and many otherperks Career Progression with Purpose This programme is designed to developthe next generationofbusiness leaders. You'llbenefitfrom: A guaranteed role at the end of the programme,aligned to your strengths and career ambitions. Exposure to senior leaders across the business A dedicated senior mentor to support your development and exposure A powerful network of graduate peers and future leaders Professional Qualifications
You'llgain industry-recognised qualifications including: Warehouse and Transport Management CPC Qualifications Operational related qualifications such as OLAT and IOSH Technical skills training You'llalso developa range ofhighly sought-afterleadership and commercialskills including: Leadership and Management Commercial awareness Influencing and negotiation Coaching and people leadership Change and project management What You'll Be Doing As part of the programme,youllbe: Leading frontline operational teams,running your own shiftand developing your leadership skills Building strong customer relationships and resolving operational challenges in real time Supporting and developing your teams to overcome operational challenges, manage daily performanceand achieve shared goals Working in the grey,youllneed to think on your feet,energeticallythink outside of theboxand adapt quickly Driving engagement,wellbeingand performance across diverse teams Leadingandcontributing tohigh-profileprojects
involving QHSE, sustainability, continuousimprovementand new site launches Who We're Looking For We want graduates whodon'twait for opportunities, they create them. You'llbe: Passionateand interestedLogistics and Supply Chain, anypreviousexperiencein Logistics and Supply Chain would be desirable. Ambitious,resilientandmotivated by challenge. Comfortable working in fast-paced environments where no two days are the same A confident communicator who enjoys working with people Adaptable and comfortable dealing with ambiguity Curious and innovative, always looking for ways to improve Commercially aware with an entrepreneurial mindset Respectful and inclusive in the way you work with others Committed to doing the right thing and creating safe working environments Eager to learn, grow and push yourself outside your comfort zone Essential Requirements Degree qualificationin any discipline Right to work in the UK before your start date Full UK driving licence Willingness torelocateand complete placements across the UK Bring your Ambition. Bring your Energy. Bring your Potential. We strive to create an inclusive environment for all our colleagues, where everyone feels welcomed, empowered and where you can bring your true self to work. Your skills and passion set you apart and we welcome diverse people and perspectives at XPO. We encourage applications from people of alldifferent backgroundsand identities.