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    Gist Limited is one of the UK’s leading logistics companies. We are an M&S company and as our name suggests, we see ourselves as being at the ‘heart of logistics’.

    Fast-track your way to becoming one of our future business leaders with the HR Graduate Programme.

    The role

    • For the first 6 months of your scheme, you will be based at one of our UK depots where you will spend time in our Operational HR Teams.
    • You will then spend the remainder of your scheme rotating through our Centre of Excellence, where you will gain exposure to a wide variety of Central and Operational HR including; resourcing & retention, succession planning, employee relations and performance management.

    Skills

    • People skills
    • Problem solving
    • Demonstrates resilience
    • Strong team player
    • Planning and organisation
    • Strong communication skills
    • You thrive in fast paced and challenging environments

    Requirements

    • You have achieved/are on track to achieve a minimum 2:1 in an HR-related discipline
    • Geographic mobility – you will be expected to work across different depots within the region
    • Hold a full UK EC/EEA driving license
    • You must have the right to work in the UK

    Our offer

    • Career Development – we will provide you with a clear career path by tailoring a programme that’s unique to you
    • Support Network - you will be partnered with a dedicated mentor who will be a senior manager in our business and will offer support and guidance on your career within Gist, as well as a buddy and community of peers who share your level
    • Whether it’s personal or professional, the Employee Assistance Helpline offers counselling, financial and legal advice as well as an online health portal
    • 25 days holiday
    • Discretionary performance-related bonus scheme
    • Pension scheme
    • 20% discount at our parent company, Marks & Spencer
    • My Benefits – offering great discounts across other retail and leisure outlets

    Application process

    • Application Form
    • 15-minute Telephone Interview
    • Insight Day at one of our depots
    • Assessment Centre at one of our depots