Logistics Undergraduate

About the Role

Are you looking to kick-start your career in logistics and supply chain with a leading international manufacturer? At EGGER, we’re offering an exciting opportunity for a Logistics Undergraduate to join our Transport Planning team in Hexham. This placement provides hands-on experience across UK and European logistics operations, giving you real responsibility and the chance to develop valuable industry skills.

City: Hexham (UK)    Contract Type: Full-time     Job-Code: 6933   Department: Materials Management and Logistics  

What you’ll be doing

As part of our team, you’ll:

• Support the Transport Planning team with coordinating and scheduling deliveries across the UK and Europe
• Assist with daily and weekly operational planning, including route preparation and scheduling
• Provide customs support, including documentation, data entry, and compliance checks
• Help collect and analyse transport and customs data to identify trends and risks
• Contribute to continuous improvement projects focused on efficiency and service
• Collaborate with internal teams, warehouses, carriers, and customer service to ensure smooth operations

About You

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Currently in the second year of a degree in Supply Chain, Business, or a related field
• A strong analytical thinker with good problem-solving skills
• Proactive, organised, and self-motivated
• Confident in using IT tools, especially MS Office 365, Teams, and Excel
• An effective communicator, both written and verbal
• Detail-focused, with a high level of accuracy
• Enthusiastic and eager to learn
• Knowledge of logistics systems such as SAP (preferred but not essential!).

Why EGGER?

At EGGER, we invest in our people. This placement offers:

• Practical, real-world experience in an international logistics environment
• Exposure to cross-border transport and customs processes
• The opportunity to contribute to meaningful business improvements
• A supportive team environment with strong development focus

We Offer

Join Northumberland’s largest family-owned manufacturing employer, where employee wellbeing, health and safety are at the heart of everything we do. We’re committed to delivering excellence in quality, customer service, sustainability, and environmental responsibility. You’ll benefit from a competitive pension and benefits package, a rewarding and diverse role, and access to cutting-edge technology and systems. From a thorough induction to ongoing professional development, we support your growth every step of the way.

Other benefits include:

• A competitive salary and pension scheme (with Life Assurance).
• Private Health Cash Plan.
• An annual Christmas bonus and gift.
• Annual lifestyle and wellbeing checks. 
• The chance to work for an international business operating across 11 countries.
• 26.5 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave.
• Subsidised school holiday kids clubs.
• An environmental and sustainability focused employer.
• Tailored training and career development opportunities.
• The opportunity to take part in a range of employee wellbeing initiatives.
• On-site restaurant.
• Access to free fruit on a weekly basis.
• Free parking in a secure staff car park.
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  Successful candidates may be subject to drug and alcohol testing as part of our commitment to maintaining high standards of workplace safety

Your Contact

Philip Maloney, HR, T +44 1434 613361