Logistics Management Graduate Programme 2025 Job Description • Salary from £29,000 per annum plus annual bonus scheme • £450 Seasonal Uniform allowance • Access to NEXT Sharesave scheme • 25% discount on NEXT merchandise • Up to 70% discount at our staff shops • Health & Wellbeing benefits NEXT is one of the UK’s best known retailers on the high-street and most established online. Behind the scenes, our distribution business is cutting edge, employing more than 9,000 people across our distribution network. Our logistics organisation provides the warehousing and distribution services needed to support our 500 retail stores, our worldwide online offer and our growing partnerships with over 700 brands and third party outlets using NEXT’s Total Platform. Our continued growth and success is dependent on the expertise, passion and adaptability of our teams and we are looking for talented, dynamic and creative people to join us on the next step of this exciting journey and beyond. TAKE ON:2025 We are looking for the next generation of leaders within our distribution network as our Logistics Management Graduate programme returns for 2025 Our Graduate programme will introduce you to the exciting opportunities a career at NEXT has to offer. From Picking to Projects, you will be immersed in the world of Next and our partner brands. Joining us in September 2025, you will spend your time working in our warehousing complexes across South and West Yorkshire, learning about all things Next Distribution. Throughout the 2 year programme you will be based at South Elmsall (Pontefract) or Dearne (Rotherham) but will rotate through placements and masterclasses in various areas of the business whilst embarking on our bespoke mentoring course. Following time spent in departments such as Productivity, Engineering, HR and Loss Prevention, you will be leading your own team and completing a process improvement project. The aim is you will progress into a position as one of our Assistant site Managers or similar level role following completion of the programme. About you: The title of your degree doesn’t really matter; what’s important is that you are on track for a 2.1 or have a 2:1 which you completed in the last 3 years and you’re enthusiastic to begin your career within warehousing and logistics. We ask that you are located or relocating to a commutable distance of our South Elmsall or Rotherham sites and have a driving licence so you can visit our locations around the UK. You will need to be happy to work any shift pattern as you will be expected to change patterns as you experience the different areas of the business As a confident communicator, you will be comfortable building relationships with the colleagues you will meet at all levels across the business. You will enjoy decision making and problem solving, and be keen to try out your University skills in the workplace. In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates will be required to evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment. We have assessed this role and do not consider that we would be able to sponsor a successful candidate under the Skilled Worker route as the role does not meet the relevant Home Office criteria; therefore the successful candidate must be able to demonstrate right to work without NEXT sponsorship. "Are you ready to Take On" About Us You know Next, but did you know we’re a FTSE-100 retail company employing over 35,000 people across the UK and Ireland. We’re the UK’s 2nd largest fashion retailer and for Kidswear we’re the market leader. At the last count we have over 500 stores, plus the Next Online and it’s now possible to buy on-line from over 70 countries around the world So we’ve gone global About some of our Benefits • Sharesave scheme • 25% off most NEXT, MADE, Lipsy, Gap and Victoria's Secret products (when purchased through NEXT) • Generous bonus scheme for many roles • Restaurants with great food at amazing prices • Access to fantastic discounts at our Staff Shops • Free on-site parking • 10% off most partner brands & up to 15% off Branded Beauty • Hot deals and exclusive offers from over 3,500 retailers through our online benefits platform • Financial Wellbeing - Save, track and enhance your financial wellbeing • Apprenticeship - Grow and develop on the job whilst gaining a qualification • Support Networks - Access to Network Groups to empower and celebrate each other Conditions apply to all benefits. These benefits are discretionary and subject to change. We aim to support all candidates during the application process and are happy to provide workplace adjustments when necessary. Should you need support with your application due to a disability or long-term condition, feel free to get in touch with us by email Recruitmenthelpdesknext.co.uk (please include 'Workplace Adjustments' in the subject line), or call us on 01977 327 900 and leave a voicemail.