Job description
Your tasks
Passionate about kick starting a career within Freight Forwarding?
We are looking for talented, ambitious and hard-working University graduates to join our Irish/UK business for a 2-year structured graduate programme commencing October 2023. This programme is based on a rotation amongst our core business areas designed to give you a broad and informative overview of us and the industry whilst developing your business skills and experience.
Location: Hybrid either between London Heathrow or the West Midlands (Nuneaton/Tamworth) and home (approx. 50/50 split depending on rotation)
What will you be doing?
This is a 2-year rotation-based programme giving you exposure to our many different business units including; Air Freight, Land Freight, Ocean Freight, Fairs and Events, Contract Logistics, Projects, IT and Sales & Marketing.
As part of this programme, you will also participate in online learning for a Leadership and Management Diploma run and accredited by the University College Dublin.
Requirements
About You
- You will possess (or be predicted) an Honours degree qualification 2:2 or higher, ideally in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business or a similar discipline.
- A fluent English speaker
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to learn and adapt quickly in rapidly changing environment
- Ability to build effective relationships in a collaborative setting
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
What we offer
- Experience in a diverse range of specializations
- Excellent learning and development opportunities that allow for full career development within the organisation
- Opportunity to work internationally
- Online training initiatives
- Mentoring programme with a member of the senior management team
- Defined benefit Pension scheme
- Healthcare
- An extensive well-being programme
- 20 days annual leave (increases by 1 per year up to max 25) + 1 day birthday leave
Next Steps
Please apply by following the links and attaching your CV ASAP, we may not wait until the job advert expires before reviewing applications.
At DB Schenker we are proud of our diverse workforce, and we are committed in enhancing it further. Therefore, we welcome all applicants, regardless of gender, age, disability, nationality, religion or sexual orientation.
Please note that candidates will be subject to the necessary right to work checks for the UK and Ireland, 5 years referencing and a criminal records check.
Benefits
Professional Development
We’re strong believers in continual training and development for our people. After all, your success is our success.
Work-life Balance
Our vacation and leave policies reflect our belief in proper work-life balance.
Working Internationally
See the world with DB Schenker! If you’re searching for an international challenge, we offer plenty of opportunities.
We’re strong believers in continual training and development for our people. After all, your success is our success.
Work-life Balance
Our vacation and leave policies reflect our belief in proper work-life balance.
Working Internationally
See the world with DB Schenker! If you’re searching for an international challenge, we offer plenty of opportunities.
Our offer
At DB Schenker, you are part of a global logistics network that connects the world. A network that allows you to shape your career by encouraging you to contribute and truly make a difference. With more than 72,000 colleagues worldwide, we welcome diversity and thrive on individual backgrounds, perspectives and skills. Together as one team, we are Here to move.
Contact
DB Schenker
www.dbschenker.com
Essen, Germany
Jochen Thewes
Unknown / Non-Applicable
10000+ Employees
Company - Private
Shipping & Trucking
1872