Do you want to spend a year getting to know DHL Supply Chain, our renowned customers, and developing yourself? From supermarkets to clinical trials to airports, we'll give you behind-the-scenes access to the world's largest logistics company. Each day offers new learning opportunities, leaving you inspired, curious, and eager to make a difference. DHL Supply Chain provides warehousing, managed transport, and value-added services across various industries. We heavily invest in talent through student and graduate programs, and our new Industrial Placement programme. We are looking for students in their second year who are studying a business or supply chain related degree.
What the programme looks like
- 12month placement in one of our business units (Healthcare & Specialist Logistics, Manufacturing Logistics, Ecommerce & Retail or Consumer & Convenience)
- Active involvement with the DHL UK foundation giving back to the community
- 2x face to face ‘Coffee and Catch ups' with the Business Unit Managing Director
- DHL Certified Training (tailored learning and engagement courses for all employees)
- Regular Performance Feedback
- Site tours to enhance your learning of DHL Supply Chain's operations
- End of placement presentation to the Senior Leadership Team
Even more… If you successfully complete an Industrial Placement with us, you will automatically be invited to an interview for our Graduate programme, once you have completed your final year of university!
Future prospects
We want Students to build their careers with us by completing the Industrial Placement programme but also coming back onto our Graduate Programme and fast track into management. Students will contribute their ideas to influence success and will be a part of an organization that makes an impact to society as well as to the world of logistics. Once you have completed the Placement and Graduate programme you will transition into the Alumni community to continue the growth of your career.
Who are we looking for?
- Students in their second year who are studying a business or supply chain related degree
- Students who are inquisitive, question the status quo and genuinely want to make a difference
- A desire to learn about DHL Supply Chain and what it is like working for one of the top 10 biggest companies in the world
- Hunger to achieve and do things well
- Students who take pride in their work and thrive in a team environment
- To be eligible for our Industrial Placement Programme you must currently be an undergraduate student at a University in the United Kingdom
- You must be in your second year of university completing a degree which allows you to work for a year in industry as a placement year
Working week and location
- Working week is likely to be Monday – Friday daytime hours (working hours can be agreed with your line manager and site team)
- The programme is nationwide but we don't want you to have to relocate if you don't need to! So we will take your Top 3 location preferences at the Experience Day (aka Assessment Centre) and let you know as soon as possible where you will be based.
Application process
Our application process is simple – you'll complete an online application form, then take an online strengths assessment, followed by an online job simulation. Provided you meet the required criteria, you'll then be invited to a virtual programme overview session where you can learn the details about the role you've applied to! If it's still something you're excited about, you'll be invited to an Experience Day (aka Assessment Centre) where we can meet you in person.
If you decide to make an application, please make a note of the Experience Day date as we only hold one per role.
Experience Day Date: TBC
Please note we cannot sponsor VISA’s as part of our Graduate Programme
