Operations Management Graduate Scheme 2023

At Gist, we pride ourselves in transforming supply chains, with a proven track record spanning 50 years. Our vision is to deliver industry leading logistics and supply chain transformation for the benefit of our customers and shareholders. Our customers include Marks and Spencer, Tesco, Morrisons and 2 Sisters Food Group. With people and safety at the heart of everything we do, we are; progressive, accountable, collaborative and ethical.

“The Gist Graduate and Industrial Placement schemes are designed for high calibre, ambitious individuals who are serious about rapid career development. The schemes enable people to experience working for a wide range of our customers, whilst developing their business and people management skills within a structured development scheme.”

Michael Chambers, CEO.

What to expect

Consisting of at least two rotations at two of our UK-wide operational depots, this scheme provides you with first-hand experience of leading people and exposure to the key operational areas within our business – all with the overall aim of developing your management capabilities.

• You’ll join us as a Team Leader, taking responsibility for managing a shift and a team of up to 30 people in our Warehouses and Transport teams.
• The environment is fast-paced and not your normal 9-5 and you will experience a full 24 hour operational cycle. You will be required to work shifts, nights and weekends in order to ensure that our operation continues to deliver for our customer. You could be in our fridges at 2am on a Saturday night ensuring that our customers are getting their product or liaising with our drivers to make sure the lorries are meeting deadlines and have agreed routes around the UK that will reach our customers, in good time.
• Your development will continue throughout your placements, where you will take on additional senior site management responsibilities and also have the opportunity to hone your people management skills, as well as to further develop your commercial and operational acumen.

What you need

• You are studying/have studied an Operations, Logistics and Supply Chain related discipline (preferred not essential).
• You have a passion for Operations Management and managing people.

• As you could be based at any of our UK-wide sites, you must be geographically mobile and hold a full UK driving license.
• You thrive in fast paced and challenging environments, which will see you succeed when pushed out of your comfort zone.
• You are self-motivated, confident and career driven.

Our offer

• You will receive a starting salary of £28,000, increasing to £32,000 in your second year.
• You will be allocated a mentor who will be a senior manager in our business and will offer support and guidance on your career within Gist
• Relocation support
• Whether it’s personal or professional, the Employee Assistance Helpline offers counselling, financial and legal advice as well as an online health portal
• 25 days holiday
• Discretionary performance-related bonus scheme
• Pension scheme
• My Benefits – offering great discounts across retail and leisure outlets

Gist is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage a diverse workforce and aim to provide a selection process that allows candidates to demonstrate their full potential. If you require a particular adjustment to be made to allow you to fully participate in our recruitment process, please contact our Graduate Recruitment team at graduates@gistworld.com.