Supply Chain and Logistics Training Programme
hace 2 días
Shirehampton
Are you ready to launch your career in one of the UK's leading logistics companies? Davies Turner Plc has an exciting Supply and Logistics A Level Entry Early Careers Programme opportunity! Location: Bristol, BS11 8DT Salary: £23,000 minimum per annum Job Type: Full Time, 2-Year Fixed Programme Closing Date: 2 July 2026 Who Are We? Davies Turner Plc is a leading UK-based multimodal freight forwarder specialising in logistics, e-commerce and warehousing. As one of the largest independent freight forwarding companies in the UK, we manage global freight movements by road, rail, air, and sea. Founded in 1870, we operate from 23 branches across the UK, employ nearly 1,000 colleagues, and have a turnover exceeding £225 million. Davies Turner is offering a 2-year Supply Chain & Logistics Training Programme designed for school and college leavers. This is a great opportunity to earn while you learn, gain hands-on experience, and build a long-term career in logistics. Supply Chain and Logistics Training Programme – The Role: This structured two-year programme is designed for school and college leavers who want to start their career straight away rather than going to university. You will rotate through key operational areas, gaining practical experience and a strong understanding of how global supply chains function. You will gain experience in: • Ocean Freight, • European Road Freight, • Central Operations, • Logistics & Warehousing, • Custom Clearance The Bristol Site: • Recently refurbished offices with a modern, comfortable working environment, • Large free car park on site, • Part of the West Link transport scheme, which includes an on-demand minibus service, • Cycle lanes in the surrounding area make cycling a viable option for local candidates, • Nearest train station is approximately one mile away — the ability to drive (car or motorcycle) is a real advantage, • Ideally suited to candidates living within roughly 10 miles of the site Not Going to University? Build Your Career Your Way University is not the only route to success. This programme offers a high-quality alternative for those who want to earn, gain real experience, and develop a long-term career in a global industry. • Start earning from day one while others are paying tuition fees, • Gain hands-on experience across multiple departments, • Build valuable industry knowledge and practical skills, • By the time your peers graduate, you will already have two years of professional experience, • Join a fast-paced, global industry with excellent long-term career prospects Supply Chain and Logistics Training Programme – Key Responsibilities: • Assist with coordinating import and export shipments, • Support shipping, transport and customs documentation, • Communicate with customers, suppliers and internal teams, • Track freight movements and update systems accurately, • Support compliance with industry and regulatory requirements, • Provide administrative and operational support to the wider team Supply Chain and Logistics Training Programme – A Little About You: • A minimum of 96 UCAS Tariff points, achieved through recognised Level 3 qualifications such as A-Levels, BTEC Level 3 qualifications, T-Levels, or other qualifications listed on the UCAS Tariff, • GCSE English and Maths at Grade 4 / C or above, • Please note: qualifications that are not recognised on the UCAS Tariff, Level 2 qualifications, or experience-only routes without a recognised Level 3 qualification cannot be considered Supply Chain and Logistics Training Programme – Skills and Attributes: • A genuine interest in logistics and supply chains, • Strong organisational and time-management skills, • Confident communication and teamwork skills, • Good attention to detail, • Basic IT skills and a positive, proactive attitude, • In close proximity of the site Supply and Logistics Programme - Benefits: • £23,000 minimum starting salary, • £1,000 increase every 6 months whilst on the training programme (subject to performance), • Up to 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, • Life cover, • Profit-related pay*, • Pension scheme, • Private healthcare*, • Free parking, • Employee Assistance Programme, • A sociable team environment, with colleagues regularly organising after-work get-togethers and lunchtime pool and darts competitions, • Industry-recognised qualification, • Retail and lifestyle discounts Closing Date: 2 July 2026 To submit your CV for this Supply and Logistics Programme opportunity click ‘Apply’ now