02 July 2025
Mainfreight Development Programme Manchester
Warehousing | Castle Donington, United Kingdom
MAINFREIGHT DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME
**Start Your Career in Supply Chain with Mainfreight's Graduate Program
Hands-On Experience from Day One
Kickstart your logistics career with real-world experience in a dynamic, operational role. Mainfreight's
three-year supply chain traineeship
offers you the chance to work on impactful projects while receiving
structured training, mentoring, and leadership development**
.
You'll rotate through two or three diverse roles, each with unique responsibilities and challenges—from driving a forklift and managing shipments to making sales calls, visiting customers, and even leading a team. This well-rounded experience will give you deep insight into
global supply chain management
.
Local Roots, Global Opportunities
Our graduate program offers both
international logistics career paths
across Europe and local opportunities within your home country. You don't have to lock in your long-term plan from day one—our flexible structure allows you to shape your future as your interests evolve.
What You'll Gain In The Mainfreight Graduate Program
Alongside daily learning on the job, you'll take part in:
* Process improvement projects
* Annual leadership development courses
* Team-building activities and offsites
* Quarterly trainee sessions with European leadership and branch managers
These sessions are designed to be inclusive, visionary, and inspirational—offering networking opportunities and visibility within the business. You'll also benefit from personalized support from our
graduate program coordinator
, who will help you identify your strengths, areas for growth, and career development strategies.
Career Growth and Internal Promotion
At Mainfreight, We Believe In Promoting From Within. Your Journey Doesn't Stop After The Three-year Program. Many Of Our Former Trainees Have Gone On To Become
* Operations Managers
* Air & Ocean Branch Managers
* Specialists in Finance, IT, and International Operations
With Mainfreight, the world is truly your oyster.
Who We're Looking For
We make decisions with the next 100 years in mind. That's why we seek graduates who value long-term growth and broad experience. We're looking for future leaders who:
* Hold a bachelor's or master's degree.
* Are eager to start a career in the global supply chain and logistics industry.
* Speak fluent English. Other language is a plus (Dutch, French, German, Romanian, Polish, Italian, or Spanish).