Sustainability Graduate Scheme 2023

At Gist, we pride ourselves in transforming supply chains, with a proven track record spanning 50 years. Our vision is to deliver industry leading logistics and supply chain transformation for the benefit of our customers and shareholders. Our customers include Marks and Spencer, Tesco, Morrisons and 2 Sisters Food Group. With people and safety at the heart of everything we do, we are; progressive, accountable, collaborative and ethical.

“The Gist Graduate and Industrial Placement schemes are designed for high calibre, ambitious individuals who are serious about rapid career development. The schemes enable people to experience working for a wide range of our customers, whilst developing their business and people management skills within a structured development scheme.”

Michael Chambers, CEO.

What to expect

Our expectation is that during the Sustainability Graduate Scheme you will help deliver our Sustainability Programme across the Gist network. You will be a part of driving progress within our work streams, encouraging positive change in our Gist colleagues and striving to keep our central-led focus on track. Responsibilities include:

• Supporting the organisation and leadership of Gist’s agenda in respect to each of the human, social, economic, and environmental aspects of sustainability.
• Working across various areas of the organisation including Engineering, Finance, Health, Safety & Wellbeing and Communications to support the implementation of the Gist-wide sustainability programme.
• Supporting the main areas of focus including: Environment, Labour and Human Rights, Ethics and Sustainable Procurement.
• Analysing large and complex data sets to help the team make strategic decisions.
• Helping our colleagues understand the importance of reducing our Environmental impact and want to deliver positive change.
• Researching sustainability topics and trends and providing the team and stakeholders with best practice recommendations.
• Driving change in our focus areas of sustainability; ESG – Environment, Social and Governance – centrally and at site.
• Keeping up-to-date with the progression of technology in the temperature-controlled logistics sector.

What you need

• You are studying/have studied a sustainability related discipline (preferred not essential).
• You have a passion for sustainability and environment.

• As you will be required to rotate around and visit our UK-wide depots, you must be geographically mobile and hold a full UK driving license.
• You thrive in fast paced and challenging environments, which will see you succeed when pushed out of your comfort zone.
• You are self-motivated, confident and career driven.

Our offer

• You will receive a starting salary of £28,000.
• You will be allocated a mentor who will be a senior manager in our business and will offer support and guidance on your career within Gist
• Relocation support
• Whether it’s personal or professional, the Employee Assistance Helpline offers counselling, financial and legal advice as well as an online health portal
• 25 days holiday
• Discretionary performance-related bonus scheme
• Pension scheme
• My Benefits – offering great discounts across retail and leisure outlets

Gist is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage a diverse workforce and aim to provide a selection process that allows candidates to demonstrate their full potential. If you require a particular adjustment to be made to allow you to fully participate in our recruitment process, please contact our Graduate Recruitment team at graduates@gistworld.com