Graduate - Solutions Design Requisition Id: 377447 Business Unit: XPOE Transport Location: Crick, GB, NN6 7SL It’s an exciting time here at XPO Logistics as we continue our sustained and continuous growth and expand into new sectors. As a result of this, we are for the first time looking for a graduate to join our Solutions Design team. However, as you’re reading this, I bet you’re thinking, ‘What on earth is Solutions Design?’ So let’s start by telling you a little bit about this specialised area within the wider world of Logistics….. Solution Design is all about crafting tailored operational solutions for warehouse and transport operations. As a Solution Designer, you bridge the gap between what our customer’s requirements are and the resources we need to fulfil the customers’ requirements, whether that’s drivers, forklift operators, robots, automation, vehicles, warehouse space, IT equipment or anything else! You’ll be analysing data, mapping processes and modelling data using both in-house and third-party software (don’t worry, we’ll provide any training on these tools as well) to understand the resources we need and then turning this into costed budgets. You’ll collaborate with other solution design managers, operational experts and other internal and external stakeholders to create innovative, efficient, and cost-effective solutions. The role demands strong analytical skills, problem-solving abilities, and an ability to understand business processes and emerging technologies. It’s a dynamic and rewarding career for those who enjoy designing, optimizing, and future-proofing solutions that drive business success for our customers! 🚀 As we grow as a business, we need more people to join the team. We’re looking for someone who is innovative, data driven and thinks outside the box. You’ll love solving a puzzle and making things more efficient through combining logic and innovation. At school and university, you’ll likely have enjoyed Maths, IT, data and analytics and will have strong skills in IT packages such as Excel. To be our next Solutions expert, you’ll be provided with exciting and challenging operational placements and on the job training, with full support from your direct team, the Learning and Development team and your senior mentor. We guarantee you a job at the end of the programme and the programme is set up that you learn the fundamentals of how our business operates and then move into your Solution Design role. **In year one,** your role will be working as part of our operational teams, learning the day to day of logistics and how all our teams work together to bring our customers exceptional service. You’ll spend time in varied roles, across both Warehousing and Transport sites, whether dedicated XPO sites or on our varied customer sites, giving you exposure and an opportunity for learning which is unparalleled. You could be planning routes for our transport teams, planning labour requirements, managing inventory, mastering the understanding of Health & Safety or working to improve how the site is running or how the warehouse is laid out to work best. **In year two,** you’ll be based in our carbon neutral head office in Crick, working alongside the Solutions Design team. Here you’ll begin to put your operational knowledge into practise and contribute to the projects your team is working on. In a nutshell, you’ll have the opportunity to get involved with lots of things, so we’re looking for graduates that are inquisitive, love learning and want to be part of something big!   **Pay, benefits and more:  ** + A guaranteed job at the end of the scheme + Salary will start at £28,000 per annum and will rise to £XX per annum after 12 months + 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), as well as the option to buy additional days + Access to a variety of colleague perks such as salary sacrifice car schemes, wellbeing and medical benefits, high street discounts, as well as a cycle to work scheme, a workplace pension, and other perks **Key Info: ** + This is a 2-year programme split into two, giving new graduates, like you, the opportunity to gain tangible experience in the operation and then bring it into your design role + Your placements could be anywhere in the UK and you’ll be based on site, so you’re emersed in the job. You’ll need to be open to relocating or travel to ensure you can learn as much as possible + We'll support you by putting you up in a hotel when you start and when you move placements, until you find somewhere you’ll love living + The programme is all about learning our business, so when you’re on placement, you’ll be learning on the job, working with your peers and gaining lots of knowledge **What you will gain: ** + Visibility, exposure and experience working in the operation and directly with our customers + Long lasting relationships and the advantage of working with a senior mentor + Qualifications that will be essential to your role + You can get personalised with your upskilling too, perhaps you’re interested in becoming a Mental Health First Aider or you want to focus on something you’re passionate about + Full access to our own learning management system, XPO University which will inspire your ongoing development  **What you need to succeed at XPO: ** + Be a graduate + Have a driving licence + The successful candidate must by the start of their employment have permission to work in the UK permanently + Have a passion for logistics and not be afraid of hard work + Be curious and keen to learn – our operations are evolving fast and you’ll need to evolve with them + Be willing to travel across the UK throughout the programme    Applications close on 28th February 2025. XPO is a leading provider of world-class solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team – energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make XPO a great place to work. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. Review XPO's candidate privacy statementhere. (https://jobs.xpo.com/content/APPLICANT-PRIVACY-NOTICE/?locale=en\_GB)