Food Logistics Graduate Programme

Food Logistics Graduate Programme

• Location: UK-wide, with placements across different locations
• Duration: Two years
• Sector: Food Retail / Logistics / Supply Chain
• Pathways: Logistics Management, Project Management, Safety, Sustainability and Fleet Engineering

Build your career at the heart of a major UK food supply chain.

A leading food logistics business is looking for ambitious, curious and motivated graduates to join its two-year development programme, supporting a nationwide retailer.

You’ll gain practical experience, take on real responsibility and work alongside experienced teams to understand how products move from suppliers through distribution centres and into stores.

Choose your pathway

- Logistics Management: Gain experience across warehouse and transport operations, developing the people management, operational and commercial skills needed to progress towards a Shift Manager role.

- Project Management: Support projects that improve efficiency, operational performance and customer experience, while building your project delivery skills.

- Safety: Work alongside health and safety specialists to improve workplace safety and understand both the operational and strategic sides of managing risk.

- Sustainability: Contribute to carbon reduction initiatives, environmental reporting and projects that support the business’s sustainability ambitions.

- Fleet Engineering: Develop an understanding of the technology, maintenance and management needed to keep a large commercial vehicle fleet operating effectively.

Graduates joining a specialist pathway will spend their first six months learning about the operations, customers and supply chain before moving into their chosen specialism. Logistics Management graduates will develop through placements across the logistics network.

Key applicant criteria

We’re looking for candidates who can demonstrate:

1. Location flexibility: Willingness to undertake placements across different UK locations during the programme.
2. Interest in the chosen pathway: A clear motivation to build a career in logistics management, project management, safety, sustainability or fleet engineering.
3. Problem-solving skills: An ability to approach challenges practically and identify opportunities to improve.
4. Ownership and responsibility: Willingness to take accountability for your work and contribute to real operational challenges.
5. Teamwork and relationship building: An ability to work effectively with colleagues and build strong working relationships.
6. Adaptability: Readiness to learn in changing environments and take on new challenges.
7. Commitment to development: Curiosity, ambition and a genuine desire to keep learning.

Previous logistics experience is not required.

What you’ll gain

• Hands-on experience within a complex national food supply chain.

• Support from experienced leaders, mentors and structured development opportunities.

• Responsibility for meaningful work from an early stage.

• Potential progression into operational leadership or specialist roles.

• Relocation support for eligible placements, where applicable.

Please note: Only one application per candidate will be considered per hiring year. Choose the pathway that best matches your interests and career goals.

Apply through this advert to be considered.