Student Placement

Northampton, England, United Kingdom

11/29/2024

Wellingborough

The Company

Yusen Logistics is working to become the world’s preferred supply chain logistics company. Our complete offer is designed to forge better connections between businesses, customers and communities – through innovative supply chain management, freight forwarding, warehousing and distribution services. As a company we’re dedicated to a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring everyone who works with us is committed, connected and creative in making us the world’s preferred choice.

We are now recruiting for a year-long Student Placement, starting in September 2025.

The Benefits

• Salary of £25,000 per annum
• 25 days' holiday (excluding bank holidays)
• Company pension scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Health cash plan
• Critical Illness Cover
• On Site Mental Health First Aiders
• Free Eye Test
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Free online Fitness Platform i.e., Pilates & Yoga, Mindfulness/Meditation, 24/7 support, advice, diet and Nutrition
• Employee benefits i.e., up to 25% off gym membership, high street vouchers
• Free access to 24/7 online GP, mental health support service, Life Events Counselling, Care Concierge Service
• Karo Health
• Tailored development and career opportunities
  
  
  

This is a brilliant opportunity for an individual who completed 2nd year of their university course, who is enthusiastic about logistics to gain valuable skills and develop a career with our well-established, global logistics company.

We’ll provide you with a supportive environment, a range of personalised benefits and tailored development opportunities, enabling you to grow and thrive professionally whilst developing a solid foundation for your future career.

So, if you’re ready to dive into an engaging and diverse 12 month placement in the world of logistics, then apply now!

The Role

As a part of our Student Placement, you will spend twelve months gaining skills whilst working on projects under the leadership of our experienced managers before coming back to complete your final year at the university.

You will typically complete one or two placements including - Contract Logistics, Healthcare and International Freight Forwarding, in the Northampton/Wellingborough area to build a comprehensive knowledge of our business

Supported with formal and on the job training, you will be matched to a high-level Mentor and Buddy to teach you all there is to know!

The successful candidates will be required to work various shift patterns to fully understand the operation.

About You

To be considered for our Student Placement, you will need:

• A passion and motivation to start and develop a career within the Logistics & Supply Chain industry in the UK market
• The willingness to take on responsibilities from day one
• A flexible in approach to working styles, shifts, roles and locations
• Great teamworking skills
• Excellent communication skills
• A full, valid driving licence
  
  
  

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.

Yusen Logistics is an equal opportunities employer, who encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible applicants regardless of their personal circumstances. We make our recruiting decisions solely based on the skillset and experience. Diversity allows us to create an inclusive environment, where our employees can strive and grow their potential.

So, if you’re ready to kickstart your logistics career with our Student Placement, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.