DHL Global Forwarding UK Graduate 2025

Looking to work for global business who are consistently accredited as a Top Employer and a Great place to Work? Great news - DHL Global Forwarding UK are opening their 2025 graduate scheme.

As a Graduate, you’ll embark on a three-year rotational programme, gaining hands-on experience in key departments while contributing to the future of our UK business. You'll work with industry experts, be supported with structured training and mentorship, and gain invaluable insights into the world of freight forwarding, all while using the latest technology.

Location: Rotational placements at our Hayes (Middlesex) and Staines (Surrey) offices with some travel within the UK.

What We Offer:

• Salary starting at £30,500, £32,000 (Year 2) and £33,500 (Year 3)
• Comprehensive benefits package, including 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays, pension scheme, and retail discounts
• Realistic career progression
• Hands-on experience across key business functions
• Mentorship & personalised development plans

Programme Overview:

This is a 36-month Fixed Term Contract with realistic potential for a permanent placement, at the end of the scheme, subject to suitable available vacancies.

Over the three years, you will rotate through key departments to gain a comprehensive understanding of the business and its products, including Airfreight Operations, Air Product, Ocean Product, Finance, Sales and Industrial Projects. These placements may be adjusted based on business needs. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to contribute to business projects as they arise.

Requirements:

• Degree: 2:1 or above, ideally in related fields such as Business, Economics, Logistics etc.
• Valid right to work in the UK
• Valid UK driving licence with the flexibility to travel within the UK for project work
• Fluent English (verbal and written)

Desired Skills:

• Interest to work for DHL and within the Freight Forwarding/Logistics industry
• Customer-centric mindset with innovative thinking
• Proactive attitude and adaptability to change
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in problem-solving and time management

Who is DHL Global Forwarding:

DHL Global Forwarding is part of the Deutsche Post DHL Group, with a global network spanning over 190 countries. We specialise in Air, Ocean, and Rail Freight, offering end-to-end solutions tailored to our customers' needs. You name it, we’ve shipped it - from brown bears to aircraft engines, to lifesaving medicines and luxury cars! With a legacy dating back to 1815, we are experts in delivering excellence in logistics. Our values of Passion, Entrepreneurship, Excellence, and Teamwork drive us forward every day.

What we do:

We provide reliable and flexible international logistics solutions across Air and Ocean Freight, tailored to meet customer needs while ensuring timely, compliant deliveries worldwide. Our Industrial Projects team handles complex, large-scale logistics operations in sectors like energy, construction, and manufacturing, from planning through to execution. We also offer sustainable logistics through our GoGreen services, helping businesses reduce carbon emissions and improve the environmental efficiency of their supply chains.

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Application deadline: Tuesday 20th May 2025.

Please note: Due to the nature of our business, we are regulated by the CAA (Civil Aviation Authority), therefore it is compulsory for all applicants once offered employment to provide a full 5-year employment history. Additional to this we are required to complete a Criminal Record Check.

We are committed to creating a workplace that ensures mutual respect and is focused on results. We hire talented people from all backgrounds – irrespective of gender, disability, nationality, ethnicity, social background, religion and beliefs, age or sexual orientation and identity. Diversity enriches our workplace, drives our success, and helps us deliver excellence.