XPO Graduate Management Programme

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? ?? At XPO, we're looking for ambitious graduates who want to build a career in logistics and develop into the next generation of operational leaders. This isn't a programme where you'll spend two years sitting in meetings or shadowing others. From day one, you'll be given real responsibility, leading teams, solving problems and helping our operations deliver for customers.
Over the two-year programme, you'll complete three eight-month placements across our UK operations, gaining experience in both warehouse and transport leadership roles whilst developing valuable hands on experience needed for a successful career with XPO.
Many of our previous graduates have gone on to become Transport Managers, General Managers and Account Directors across the business. In fact, our current Managing Director started their career on this very programme.
If you've got the energy, drive and determination to succeed, we'll give you the support, opportunities and experience to take your career to the next level.
What's In It For You?
?? Salary & Benefits Starting salary of £28,000 with incremental changes at each placement

25 days holiday plus bank holidays with the option to buy up to 5 additional days

Travel, relocation and hotel support throughout placements

Workplace Pension scheme

Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme

Cycle-to-work scheme

Access to a variety of high street discounts and many other perks

?? Career Progression with Purpose This programme is designed to develop the next generation of business leaders.
You'll benefit from:
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'll gain industry-recognised qualifications including:
Warehouse and Transport Management CPC Qualifications

Operational related qualifications such as OLAT and IOSH

Technical skills training

You'll also develop a range of highly sought-after leadership and commercial skills 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, you'll be:
Leading frontline operational teams, running your own shift and 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 performance and achieve shared goals

Working in the grey, you'll need to think on your feet, energetically think outside of the box and adapt quickly

Driving engagement, wellbeing and performance across diverse teams

Leading and contributing to high-profile projects involving QHSE, sustainability, continuous improvement and new site launches

?? Who We're Looking For We want graduates who don't wait for opportunities, they create them.
You'll be:
Passionate and interested Logistics and Supply Chain, any previous experience in Logistics and Supply Chain would be desirable.

Ambitious, resilient and motivated 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 qualification in any discipline

Right to work in the UK before your start date

Full UK driving licence

Willingness to relocate and complete placements across the UK

?? Bring your Ambition. Bring your Energy. Bring your Potential. ?? ?? Apply today and take the first step towards an exciting leadership career with XPO. 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.

You may not feel you tick all of the boxes we have written above, so even if your experience doesn't precisely match the job description but you feel you have the skills needed, please feel free to reach out to our recruitment team for an initial discussion. Your skills and passion set you apart and we welcome diverse people and perspectives at XPO. We encourage applications from people of all different backgrounds and identities.

To empower you to do as well as possible during the recruitment process, if you require any changes or amendments to our application and interviews, please don't hesitate to let us know.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Crick

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

30-10-2026

Profession type

Management

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English