Graduate Programme Opportunities

With more than 63.000 employees at 1,000 locations in over 100 countries, the Kuehne + Nagel Group is one of the world’s leading logistics companies. Its strong market position lies in the seafreight, airfreight, contract logistics and overland businesses, with a clear focus on providing IT-based supply chain management services.

We are the contract logistics partner of choice for logistics outsourcing and the management of complex supply chains. From point of origin to consumption, our dedicated staff design solutions that turn logistics operations from a challenge into a substantial competitive advantage.

Job description

Over our 125 year history, Kuehne + Nagel has evolved from a traditional international freight forwarder to a leading global provider of innovative and fully integrated supply chain solutions, with a global team of over 63,000 people working in more than 100 countries.

If it needs transporting, we can take it. Safely, securely and on time. Whatever it is. Whoever it’s for. Wherever and whenever they need it. To do that we use the best equipment, the latest systems and employ the most talented people. People like you.

Graduate Programme

Our Graduate Programme is a structured two year development programme offering talented individuals the opportunity to build valuable operational and commercial skills in a fast-moving global logistics environment. Our 2016 Graduate opportunities are available in: Contract Logistics, International Freight Forwarding, HR and Finance.

Starting in September 2016 the programme beings with induction and our graduates enjoy a warm welcome to the business and immediately start to build their professional network. Each of our programmes consists of rotational business placements to ensure breadth and depth of learning and experience over the two year programme. On the job learning is complemented by dedicated graduate development workshops and further professional development. In addition all graduates are part of our trainee network hub and are supported by dedicated Graduate sponsors and buddies from across the business.

PLEASE NOTE: We are managing all of our 2016 recruitment via the site link above which will provide a direct route to our graduate and summer placement application form. Therefore please do not follow the application button and instead visit

Your skills and experience

Candidates must have achieved (or expect to achieve) a 2:2 or higher in their degree, plus five GCSEs Grade A-C (including English & Maths) or equivalent. A full UK driving licence and access to transport are also essential. In return you’ll receive a salary of £28,800 per annum and a generous benefits package.

If you’re ambitious, commercially-driven and eager to show what you can do, this is a great way to launch your career in logistics.

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