If you are considering a Career within the Logistics/Courier/Transport Industry then it could prove to be a term term venture.

There are literally thousands of Transport companies in the UK and around the world. The one’s we would probably think of first would be the big players such as DHL, TNT, Fed Ex and UPS. If you are looking to progress your career within one company then any of these may be a good choice and they focus on promotion from within, a home grown staffing policy and personal development of staff. I can personally speak from my experience with TNT that the training and development offered to new starters and throughout your career with is very impressive. They offer personal growth and the opportunity for promotion within the group both in the UK and potentially abroad. The big companies have depots in and around London and are scattered throughout the country.

The big players will want their pound of flesh and often expect great commitment and loyalty in return. I recall regularly working over the weekend, being on call for any client emergencies, attending weekend conferences and evening inter depot quiz nights. However the bonus structures were good and incentives such as designer watches, weekend breaks and luxury holidays caused excitement and motivation for all involved. These are generally sales roles.

If a commercial policy, strict reporting proceedures, structured sales calls and training and a high level of both delivery and customer service all round is what you are looking for then I can recommend the blue chip companies. For those who prefer a less stryctured environment then the smaller companies may be more desirable. A friend of mine was employed by a small logistics company at the same time as I was at TNT and was offered little induction and training and just had to get on with the role. Service levels were not as good, networks not as strong but she loved the family environment she was working in. It all depends what motivates you.

There are many Job roles you could consider, such as customer service roles, operational roles, data entry, accounts, receptionist, telesales, field sales and business development manager to name just a few.

There are many online Job boards and Job sites that offer vacancies within this sector of business. It is easy to register your information with any of them and does not require a fee for the candidate. Just upload your CV and wait for any suitable roles to be advertised. Alternatively you could check out the companies websites as they generally have a vacancies section and allow you to apply direct

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