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Whether you’d like to be a pilot, become a professional driver or ensure a train arrives at its destination on time, you’ll be sure to find a role to interest you.
That being said, supply Chain logistics is not just about trucks and sheds, the roles within Supply Chain are as diverse as the people who work within these roles. In the industry, there are roles within in each function of its operations, Finance, IT, digital, Health & Safety, Engineering, Procurement to name a few. No matter if your dream job involves providing great customer service to commuters at rush hour or transporting the latest fashions on the market to designer shops, there’s truly something for everyone. Transport logistics is one of the largest industries in the UK, so there are many opportunities to get involved in an industry that will, quite literally, take you places!
Whether you want to work in air traffic control, on the railways or with a big supermarket brand making sure their products get on the shelves on time, your part in this sector will ensure that it happens.
Any candidate with work experience will offer an advantage over other potential candidates that do not. Some employers offer opportunities to those interested in summer placement or industrial placement years which will give you an insight into the industry, others are happy to offer you one or two weeks shadowing their staff. By getting work experience, it will show that you are dedicated, motivated and have the excellent people skills that they are looking for. Often, businesses will also consider people who have done work experience with them for other opportunities in the future.
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There are apprenticeships available in the transport/supply chain logistics industry across many levels, from intermediate to advanced, and are highly effective as an ideal combination of experience and qualifications. As a transport apprentice, you’ll have the chance to learn the skills of the trade from your experienced colleagues and get to grips with the industry from the inside by gaining new skills, knowledge and behaviours to ensure you become a value add member of your Team. You’ll also be paid by your employer to study for the qualifications that relate direly to your role; these can then be applied practically in the workplace to ensure that you have fully grasped the skills and concepts involved. You will be given responsibility from the start and treated as a ‘real’ employee that is valued by the company.
There are also many other roles within Supply Chain Logistics, DHL for example are looking at offering the following apprenticeships within their workforce.
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The transport logistics industry is suited to those wishing to study at university due to the technical material that is necessary for some roles. During your degree, you’ll spend most of your time in lectures or seminars getting to grips with the theoretical theory behind the sector. You will be able to choose the modules which you study, which means you’ll be able to pick those areas that hold your fascination and tailor your degree to the role you hope to enter once you graduate. It’s recommended that you take a course that offers a year in industry in order to give you the practical experience that is favoured by employers. Here are some potential degrees you could undertake:
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Many large employers in the transport logistics industry will employ graduates straight out of university to those of all degree backgrounds. In fact, many companies are committed to bringing in a developing Talent straight from university.
Some roles may require specific logistics understanding and so will only be open to those with a degree in a related topic. A Graduate programme gives the individual the opportunity to showcase their current talent and develop this talent further by completing a number of successful placements within and organisation. There are plenty of organisations within the sector that run graduate schemes which offer training in the workplace in order to prepare their employees for their future career. Most companies will offer a range of options from Leadership, Finance, HR, Supply Chain, Transport to name a few.
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The transport logistics industry enables people to go into a role straight from school or college, or even as a career change. There are many opportunities within this industry to work your way up from a younger age or if you have few qualifications.
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