The logistics and transport sector employs over four million people and recruitment is a major government priority.
Put simply, transport is the movement of people, whereas logistics relates to freight. While the challenges in transport may seem huge, those in logistics are no less intense; punctual supply chain management is crucial to business performance.
There are numerous graduate careers available in this sector, and there has been a rise in the intake of female graduates.
The London 2012 Olympics will be a major logistical event to organise, and graduates are already being recruited for this in advance.
Some of the graduate careers available in this sector:
Distribution manager I Warehouse manager I Supply chain manager I Air cabin crew I Airline pilot I Freight forwarder I Rail operations manager I Transportation planner
EMPLOYERS
| Bombardier | We are looking for not just technical specialists but future busin... | more |
| Maersk Company Limited | At the Maersk Company Limited, we recognise that our success and r... | more |
| Ipswich Borough Council | Ipswich is the fastest growing urban area in the East of England, ... | more |
LATEST JOBS
| Title | Organisation | Apply by |
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| KTP - Maritime Sustainable Development Officer | Knowledge Transfer Partne... | 27 Aug 2008 |
| Assistant Engineer Street lighting & Traffic control | Ipswich Borough Council | 01 Sep 2008 |
| Transport Engineer | Ipswich Borough Council | 01 Sep 2008 |
| Campus Brand Manager | Real World Magazine | |
| Business Analyst Scheme | Npower | 31 Mar 2008 |
CASE STUDIES
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Matthew Van Rooyen - Mechanical Engineering - Transport for London You have to be flexible in the way you manage your time. There are many... more |
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Elena Giorgiu - Graduate Transport Planner I’m on a scheme that consists of four, six-month placements in different... more |
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David Castle - Transport Team Manager - Sainsburys When I went to university I didn’t really know what I wanted to do... more |
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James Behrens - Country Director - Gazeley India Private Ltd. I am setting up a warehouse development business in India. The business... more |
ADVICE
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