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Job Title: Logistics Undergraduate

At EGGER, we create more from wood – and we’re looking for a driven and enthusiastic undergraduate to join our Transport Planning team as part of a 12-month industrial placement.

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain real-world experience in a fast-paced, dynamic logistics environment within one of Europe’s leading wood-based materials manufacturers.

City: Hexham (UK) Contract Type:Full-time Job-Code:5481 Department: Materials Management and Logistics

Your Tasks

• Support the Transport Planning team in the coordination and scheduling of deliveries across the UK and Europe.
• Assist in route optimisation to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders including suppliers, drivers, and internal teams to ensure seamless operations.
• Analyse transport data and generate reports to support planning and decision-making.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and sustainability projects within the department.
• Gain hands-on experience with transport management systems and software (e.g. SAP, Warehouse Management Systems).
• Prepare clear, concise reports and analysis as required.
• Attend relevant training courses and internal meetings.
• Demonstrate a commercial awareness of EGGER’s products, customers, markets, and production processes.

Your Profile

• You have completed a minimum of 2 years of a degree or diploma in Logistics, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• High level of IT literacy, particularly in MS Excel and data analysis.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail and a methodical approach to work.
• Confident, proactive, and enthusiastic about learning.
• Genuine interest in logistics, supply chain, and transport planning.

Why EGGER?

• Be part of a global, family-owned business with a strong focus on sustainability.
• Learn from experienced professionals and gain exposure to real transport planning challenges.
• Join a supportive and collaborative team environment in our state-of-the-art site in Hexham.
• Competitive placement salary and development opportunities.

We Offer

The opportunity to join the largest, family-owned manufacturing employer in Northumberland; focused on quality, customer service, the environment and sustainability. Competitive employee benefits (including company pension scheme, learning and development opportunities, and a travel/fuel payment). Technologically advanced systems and processes. Comprehensive induction process, progressive training and development.

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.
• 25 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.

Your Contact

Philip Maloney, HR, T 01434 602191

Job Types: Full-time, Internship
Contract length: 12 months

Benefits:

• Canteen
• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Enhanced paternity leave
• Flexitime
• Free flu jabs
• Free parking
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Private dental insurance
• Private medical insurance
• Referral programme
• Sick pay

Work Location: In person