Degree Apprentice (Future Leader) – Peterborough

Would you like the opportunity to study for a degree whilst earning and learning a job, aimed to set you up for a rewarding career? Want to build a future in a large but ever-changing business, but not keen on the idea of university?  Have you ever thought about logistics as an industry to work in, or interested in finding out more?

Here at GXO, we’re proud to be recruiting in Peterborough for our degree apprenticeship programme in partnership with Sheffield Hallam University. Over three and a half years, you’ll earn while you learn, gaining skills across all our business areas. You’ll be on a permanent contract from day one and at the end of the scheme, you’ll come out of it with a degree in Professional Supply Chain Leadership and a future career with GXO! Best of all, your degree will be fully funded by us, at no cost to you.

Pay, benefits and more:

We’re looking to offer a starting salary of £18,500 per annum, which will increase each year. In addition, we offer 25 days holiday pay (plus bank holidays), as well as the option to buy additional days. You’ll have access to a variety of high street discounts, as well as a cycle to work scheme, a workplace pension, and many other perks.

What you’ll do on a typical day:

• Work across a variety of our departments, from warehousing to human resources and health and safety, to gain a well-rounded view of GXO, our customers and the wider logistics world
• Gain the confidence, experience and skills to lead and support your own team
• Follow your own bespoke training plan, with the support of an experienced mentor and regular progress reviews to develop your skills and experience
• Attend Sheffield Hallam University on a block release basis (once every six to seven weeks), working towards your fully funded degree in Professional Supply Chain Leadership

What you need to succeed at GXO:

• A minimum of 112 UCAS points (equivalent to BBC grades at A level)
• A strong work ethic with the capability to work on your own initiative to drive your own career and development
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to build strong working relationships with stakeholders at all levels
• Ambition and a genuine desire to learn and grow – this is a career and not just a job, and there will be a variety of development opportunities on offer during the scheme and beyond
• An adaptable approach with the flexibility to work across multiple departments and shift patterns

We engineer faster, smarter, leaner supply chains.

GXO is a leading provider of cutting-edge supply chain solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team – energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make GXO a great place to work. GXO is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate, support and thrive on diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.  We believe that diversity and inclusion in our business is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. We are an Armed Forces friendly organisation and Disability Confident Leader as part of the Disability Confident Scheme (GIS) and actively welcome applications from people with disabilities.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. Review GXO’s candidate privacy statement here.