Graduate - Logistics 2023 Bradford, Yorkshire and the Humber, England
Job description
About The Role
Our logistics sites keep millions of products moving all the way from our suppliers to our stores. And we’re focused on getting our products from farm to fork as quickly as possible, giving our customers fresh, healthy food at an affordable price.
It means our logistics teams are at the heart of everything we do. They’re home to our warehouse, transport, and engineering departments, who pick and deliver thousands of products every day. Getting the best food and products to our customers is a huge and complex challenge. Here, you’ll discover how it works while building your skills and knowledge for the future.
This isn't a 9-5 job either. Every day is different and can involve early starts, late finishes and working weekends and Bank Holidays.
What our 2-year scheme involvesThis is an opportunity to explore every aspect of a logistics operation from distribution, planning, frozen, ambient and fresh warehousing. It’s all about gaining a wide ranging experience across these teams to fully understand the business, while learning about our systems, processes and technologies.
You'll quickly develop the leadership and coaching skills you need to head up your own team as a Team Manager. Not to mention taking part in exciting business projects.
And in your final year, you’ll progress to a Shift Manager role where you’ll manage a larger team of colleagues within a site.
About The Company
Our modern Head Office on the edge of Bradford is home to our different support teams from tech, marketing and finance to HR, trading and supply chain.
Alive with activity, this is where decisions are made and our corporate teams make sure everything runs smoothly. Here, you’ll find comfy breakout areas, a coffee shop, newsagents and subsidised restaurant all within commuting distance of Leeds, Manchester and the Yorkshire Dales - always with free parking.
We host regular seasonal events and you’ll often find our suppliers on site sharing details of their latest product. We’re also committed to fundraising for our current charity partner.
Our business is fast paced and ever changing, as such we’ve lots of opportunities for you to play your part in our success. We’d love to meet you…
Some of the benefits you can expect as follows;
- 15% colleague discount in our stores and online, plus an additional 10% card for a friend or family member
Generous holiday entitlement
Four day working week with flexible working hours
Company pension contributions
Perks with over 850 retailers
- Free parking onsite
About You
What you'll need- Great communication and listening skills and the ability to lead, influence and build strong working relationships with a diverse team of people.
- Strong analysis, problem solving and decision making skills.
- Lots of confidence with a positive attitude, resilience and a drive to succeed.
- Currently in your final year of your degree/masters or have graduated in the last two years.
- A minimum of 2:2 degree.
- A full UK driving licence.
- To be happy to relocate to different sites to broaden your experience.
