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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.
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.
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
