Register Your Interest - Industrial Placement Programme 2026

Register Your Interest - Industrial Placement Programme 2026 The Opportunity

Do you want to spend a year getting to know DHL Supply Chain, our renowned customers, and developing yourself? From supermarkets to clinical trials to airports, we'll give you behind-the-scenes access to the world's largest logistics company. Each day offers new learning opportunities, leaving you inspired, curious, and eager to make a difference. DHL Supply Chain provides warehousing, managed transport, and value-added services across various industries. We heavily invest in talent through student and graduate programs, and our new Industrial Placement programme.

What the programme looks like:

• 12month placement in one of our business units (Healthcare & Specialist Logistics, Manufacturing Logistics, Ecommerce & Retail or Consumer & Convenience)
• Active involvement with the DHL UK foundation giving back to the community
• 2x face to face 'Coffee and Catch ups' with the Business Unit Managing Director
• DHL Certified Training (tailored learning and engagement courses for all employees)
• Regular Performance Feedback
• Site tours to enhance your learning of DHL Supply Chain's operations
• End of placement presentation to the Senior Leadership Team
• Even more If you successfully complete an Industrial Placement with us, you will automatically be invited to an interview for our Graduate programme, once you have completed your final year of university!

Future Prospects:

We want Students to build their careers with us by completing the Industrial Placement programme but also coming back onto our Graduate Programme and fast track into management. Students will contribute their ideas to influence success and will be a part of an organization that makes an impact to society as well as to the world of logistics. Once you have completed the Placement and Graduate programme you will transition into the Alumni community to continue the growth of your career.

Who are we looking for?

• Students who are inquisitive, question the status quo and genuinely want to make a difference
• A desire to learn about DHL Supply Chain and what it is like working for one of the top 10 biggest companies in the world
• Hunger to achieve and do things well
• Students who take pride in their work and thrive in a team environment
• To be eligible for our Industrial Placement Programme you must currently be an undergraduate student at a University in the United Kingdom
• You must be in your second year of university completing a degree which allows you to work for a year in industry as a placement year

Working week and Location:

• Working week is likely to be Monday - Friday daytime hours (working hours can be agreed with your line manager and site team)
• The programme is nationwide but we don't want you to have to relocate if you don't need to! So we will take your Top 3 location preferences at the Experience Day (aka Assessment Centre) and let you know as soon as possible where you will be based.

Application process

Our application process is simple - you'll complete an online application form, then take an online strengths assessment, followed by an online job simulation. Provided you meet the required criteria, you'll then be invited to a virtual programme overview session where you can learn the details about the role you've applied to! If it's still something you're excited about, you'll be invited to an Experience Day (aka Assessment Centre) where we can meet you in person. If you decide to make an application, please make a note of the Experience Day date as we only hold one per role.

Please note

We cannot sponsor VISA's as part of our Graduate Programme

We do the right thing

We understand the importance of contributing to society, reducing our environmental impact, and making a positive difference in the world.

We're one big team

Our culture,our values,and the way we work together as a team, ensure that everyone feels valued and rewarded for the contribution they bring.

We grow together

We've worked hard to create an environment where every individual can keep learning, keep growing, and enjoy a rewarding long-term career.

We have great plans

We may be the number one name in logistics. But we're always exploring fresh ideas, and exciting new ways to extend our business in different directions.

About DHL

Established in 1969. 40,000 employees in the UK.

Connecting people. Improving lives.

DHL is present in over 220 countries and territories across the globe, making it the most international company in the world. With a workforce exceeding 350,000 employees, we provide solutions for an almost infinite number of logistics needs. We're part of the world's leading postal and logistics company Deutsche Post DHL Group, and encompass the business units DHL Express, DHL Parcel, DHL eCommerce, DHL Global Forwarding, DHL Freight and DHL Supply Chain. Our vision is to be The Logistics Company for the World!

DHL Supply Chain

Supply Chain & Logistics is all about what goes on within our warehousing and transport environments - otherwise known as the front line of the DHL business. DHL Supply Chain encompasses a variety of customer contracts and locations within the UK, which included multiple customers in our Life Sciences, Retail & Consumer, Automotive, Specialist Services and Transport Engineering, Energy & Chemicals sectors.