- GMFJ Reference
255317
- Wages
£29,000 p/a
- Hours
37.50 per week
- Date Posted
30/10/2024
- Start Date
01/09/2025
- Approx. Duration
2 years
- Location
NATIONAL
- Status
Now Taking Applications
- Sector
IT
- Opportunity Type
Graduate
- Employer
DHL Supply Chain
Description
Salary: £29,000 per annum
Region: United Kingdom
Job Type/Function: Graduates
Contract Type: Permanent
Total number of weekly/annual hours: 37.5
WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN ON PROGRAMME?
With the option to work towards a fully funded MSc master's
degree in IT after your first year on the programme, our UK nationwide Digital
and Technology Graduate Programme is all about developing business leaders of
the future of our Information Technology teams.
IT is the nervous system of Supply Chain – we connect
different parts of our organisation with each other and to customers,
translating business needs into solutions across the globe.
Our aim is to attract digital minded leaders for now and in
the future.
- 24 -month structured Programme (2 x
12-month placements).
- Placements will differ being based at site
or central IT team.
- Early accountability and fast
progression.
- Support towards a MSc Digital &
Technology Specialist Masters qualification.
- Experience of working within diverse sites
and environments.
- Regular performance feedback and personal
growth planning through a structured learning plan.
- Contribute to DHL's sustainability
2050 mission of zero emissions.
- Give back to the community through DHL's Foundation by helping achieve
the vision to end youth unemployment
WHAT KIND OF WORK WILL I DO?
- Involvement in the modernisation of
Warehouse Management systems or Transport Management systems across our varied
portfolio of customers – here you will learn how to implement and test a new
system and how systems connect with each other.
- Project management – you will be taught the
skills and be given the ability to play an active part in the project delivery
for an IT change project.
- Be part of our innovation and
digitalisation agenda – including the implementation and refresh of new
software and hardware solutions.
- Help us pave the way to enhance customer
and employee experiences and improve operational performance.
- You will have the opportunity to support in
the introduction of a digitalisation product in one of our operations, the
implementation of Robotic process automation initiatives (RPA) and connecting
our sites to digital solutions.
- You will have visibility of how we plan,
build, design and implement IT solutions to meet our customer demands and
requirements
- Support a go live – you will get to be
involved from the get-go! From planning through to getting the product out the
door. Giving you exposure of how the operation, functional teams (IT, HR,
finance etc) and the customer all work together and truly learn our
business.
- Exposure to and support of continuous
improvement initiatives within our BI / data analytical space.
ADDITIONAL ASPECTS:
You will also get to take
on the day-to-day tasks of customer and IT site
management, including:
- Maintain and build direct relationships
with customers and suppliers.
- Gain IT product knowledge with the
potential to become an SME in this field.
- Provide IT support and service management
to sites / operations.
- Support business process mapping and
continuous improvement initiatives linked closely to the IT Roadmap.
- IT Change management.
- Training and documentation – define the
need for and then support the creation and maintenance of required IT
documentation and training support.
WHAT SKILLS DO I NEED?
- We do not require a technical background
and/or qualification in IT, but you should have a desire to progress within
this discipline.
- An interest in the projects and
implementation of information technology solutions.
- A desire to be a People Manager and to
guide teams of people through the day-to-day business.
WHAT ENTRY REQUIREMENTS DO I NEED?
- Fully mobile to relocate within the UK (graduates are required to relocate
every 12 months for their placements whilst on the programme).
- Must hold a valid UK driving license or be
self-reliant to travel to multiple sites when required.
- Eligibility to work in the UK (DHL SUPPLY
CHAIN DOES NOT OFFER VISA SPONSORSHIPS. IF YOU CURRENTLY HAVE A TIME-LIMITED
VISA, YOU WILL BE ASKED FOR YOUR VISA END DATE AS PART OF YOUR APPLICATION)
- Must be fluent in English.
- No minimum degree grade and any degree subject is welcome.
As
our Graduate Programmes are permanent positions, it is essential for candidates
to have suitable visas that allow them to work without restrictions upon
completing the programme. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa
sponsorship at this time.
WHAT'S IN IT FOR ME?
Compensation
- Starting Salary: £29,000 per annum, with increases throughout the programme and
inclusion in the annual bonus scheme.
- Relocation Allowance: Up to £1,000 if eligible, depending on placement location.
Benefits
- Perks: 25 days holiday, pension scheme,
medical cover, childcare vouchers, retail discounts, mental health support, and
private GP services.
Networks
- Inclusivity: We prioritize diversity across
six key pillars: Ability, Ethnic and National origin, Religion, Gender, LGBTQ+,
and Generations. Our focus is on Educating, Supporting, and Celebrating
diversity.
Future Prospects
- Career Growth: Fast-track into management,
contribute to our business success, and join our Alumni community
post-programme for continued career development.
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: 26th
March 2025
PLEASE NOTE, WE RECEIVE A HIGH NUMBER
OF APPLICATIONS FOR OUR GRADUATE PROGRAMMES AND MAY CLOSE THE VACANCY EARLY IF
WE'RE OVERSUBSCRIBED. IF YOU'RE INTERESTED, WE RECOMMEND SUBMITTING YOUR
APPLICATION AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
For more information about this vacancy please contact GetMyFirstJob Recruitment on opportunities@getmyfirstjob.co.uk (Ref ID: 255317)
Company website : https://www.getmyfirstjob.co.uk/Discover/Employers/VirtualWorld/141/dhl/dhl-apprenticeships
- Fully mobile to relocate within the UK (graduates are required to relocate every 12 months for their placements whilst on the programme).
- Must hold a valid UK driving license or be self-reliant to travel to multiple sites when required.
- Eligibility to work in the UK (DHL SUPPLY CHAIN DOES NOT OFFER VISA SPONSORSHIPS. IF YOU CURRENTLY HAVE A TIME-LIMITED VISA, YOU WILL BE ASKED FOR YOUR VISA END DATE AS PART OF YOUR APPLICATION)
- Must be fluent in English.
- No minimum degree grade and any degree subject is welcome.
- Support towards a MSc Digital & Technology Specialist Masters qualification.
We do not require a technical background and/or qualification in IT, but you should have a desire to progress within this discipline. An interest in the projects and implementation of information technology solutions.A desire to be a People Manager and to guide teams of people through the day-to-day business.