Job Details

Supply Chain Degree Apprentice, Thorncliffe

GXO

Expires in 6 days

Overview

Would you like the opportunity to study for a degree, whilst earning? How about setting yourself up for a rewarding career? Maybe you’re keen to build a future in a large and fast-paced business, but not keen on the idea of university? Well, the Degree Apprenticeship programme could be your perfect match!
£21,200
Per year
Full time, Temporary
Thorncliffe (S35 2PW)

Key information

Here at GXO, we’re proud to be recruiting for our fantastic Degree Apprenticeship programme – offered in partnership with Sheffield Hallam University. Over three and a half years, you’ll earn while you learn, gaining skills across our business.

At the end of the scheme, you’ll have a degree in Professional Supply Chain Leadership to your name, and a bright career ahead! To top it off, there’s no cost to you, with the degree fully funded by GXO.

We’re offering this programme at multiple UK locations, with a start date of September 2026. This vacancy is for THORNCLIFFE, so please ensure you live a commutable distance of one of the following postcodes: S35 2PW

About the role

What you’ll do on a typical day:

  • Work across a variety of our departments – including areas such as warehousing, health and safety, human resources and continuous improvement; supporting you to gain a well-rounded view of GXO, our customers, and the wider world of logistics.
  • 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.

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.

Requirements

We will be interviewing for this role as suitable applications are received and may close this role before the closing date upon a successful candidate being appointed.

What you need to succeed at GXO:

  • Approximately 112 UCAS points (equivalent to BBC grades at A level)
  • Strong work ethic with the ability to work on your own initiative to drive ongoing 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, with a variety of development opportunities on offer during the scheme and beyond
  • Adaptable approach with the flexibility to work across multiple departments and shift patterns