Management,Transport & Logistics CAREER INSIGHT
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Career Insight: BSc (Hons) Management, Transport & Logistics
Introduction Over the past few years there has been an increasing emphasis on transport and logistics in the UK and the sector provides opportunities in freight logistics, passenger transport, transport planning and traffic management amongst others. These areas can then be broken down into aviation, rail, maritime and port operations, postal and courier services and warehousing, storage and handling. It has been reported that investment in the UK’s railway and airport infrastructure will almost double over the decade to 2025. Major projects include Crossrail, HS2, airport expansion in London and the developments at the Port of Liverpool which will increase the port’s capacity leading to an increase in demand for warehousing and storage facilities. The variety of these opportunities mean it is important to start planning for your career early and explore opportunities to gain work experience and attend network events to gain an insight into the industry. You should also consider setting up a LinkedIn profile and following relevant organisations and jobs boards through Twitter. Many employers use social media to post work experience opportunities so take advantage of using the site to help you make links and find out more about what opportunities are out there.
Career options: Recent graduates from the course have typically secured employment with third-party logistics companies (3PLs) and have also worked as consultants providing advice and knowledge to organisations. Example employers of recent graduates include AECOM, Network Rail, Transport for London, Amazon, Kuehne-Nagel, DHL, Mercedes Benz, European Metal Recycling, Peel Ports, Wincanton and a number of shipping companies including Maersk and Bibby. A selection of possible opportunities can be found below but in addition to opportunities within the transport and logistics sector, graduate logistics positions are available within the automotive, pharmaceutical and retail sectors. Some of this information is taken from the Prospects site and both Prospects and TargetJobs have a detailed overview of the Transport and Logistics sector www.prospects.ac.uk/jobs-and-work-experience/job-sectors/transport-and-logistics and https://targetjobs.co.uk/career-sectors/logistics-transport-and-supply-chain Logistics and Distribution Manager – This role involves organising the storage and distribution of goods, ensuring the right products are delivered to the right location on time and at a good cost. You will be using IT systems to manage stock levels and transportation and managing staff and other resources effectively. Freight forwarder – You will act on behalf of importers, exporters or other companies to organise the safe, efficient and cost–effective transportation of goods. You could be acting
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Career Insight: BSc (Hons) Management, Transport & Logistics
as the agent or providing the transportation service directly. Most freight is handled by third-party logistics (3PL) companies rather than by individual companies managing their own logistics departments. Freight forwarding companies have diversified to also offer warehousing, sorting and packaging operations. Transport Planner – In this role you will be working on policies, projects and plans relating to a wide range of transport systems including roads, rail, air and pedestrian. Transport planners look at ways to improve these systems and how to implement new systems taking into account the environment and the economy Other potential career options include:
Import/Export Officers Shipbroker Shipping Agent Operations Planner (Rail) Air Traffic Controller
There are also a number of opportunities available to all graduates, regardless of course of study, so there may be other job options available to you, for example, based on previous work or voluntary experience, skills and interests. To explore job options by sector, check www.prospects.ac.uk/types_of_jobs.htm. You can also use career planning tools like www.prospects.ac.uk/myprospects_planner_login.htm and http://targetjobs.co.uk/careersreport to generate initial career ideas. Postgraduate Study Graduates have also progressed on to postgraduate courses which can provide the opportunity to specialise in specific areas of transport and management. A new Postgraduate student loan was introduced for the 2016/17 academic year to support students considering this option. LJMU graduates can also receive a 20% discount on tuition fees for Postgraduate study at LJMU.
Possible employers You will find roles in an extremely wide range of employers including 3PLs, consultancies, rail, airlines, shipping lines and agents, warehousing, freight, manufacturing, retail and postal services. Some examples can be found below although a number of these can provide services across a number of sectors. Your Careers Adviser, Andy Byrne, will also have information on employers who offer opportunities for transport and logistics students. Transport/Logistics/Warehousing/Distribution
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British Airways: www.britishairways.co.uk Bibby: www.bibbylinegroup.co.uk Network Rail: www.networkrail.co.uk
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CMA-CGM: www.cma-cgm.com Peel Ports: www.peelports.com European Metal Recycling: www.emrgroup.com DB Schenker: www.dbschenker.co.uk Maersk: www.maersk.com Clarksons: www.clarksons.com ABP Ports: www.abports.co.uk Gist: www.gistworld.com Wincanton: www.wincanton.co.uk Amazon: www.amazon.jobs/ DHL: www.dhl.co.uk TNT: www.tnt.com Royal Mail: www.royalmail.com UPS: www.ups.com/gb Bidvest: www.bidvest.co.uk
Manufacturing & Retail
Unilever: www.unilever.co.uk Bentley: www.bentleymotors.com Vauxhall: www.vauxhall.co.uk PSA Peugeot Citreon: www.psa-peugeot-citreon.com/en Airbus: www.airbus.com Triumph: www.triumph.co.uk Tata Steel: www.tatasteeleurope.com Shell: www.shell.co.uk Marks and Spencer: www.marksandspencer.com Boots: www.boots.com Morrisons: www.morrisons.com
Useful links/websites
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LJMU My Jobs & Placements - http://ljmu.prospects.ac.uk/ Gradcracker – Engineering and Construction focus – www.gradcracker.com Prospects – Careers information and graduate jobs – www.prospects.ac.uk TargetJobs - Careers information and graduate jobs – www.targetjobs.co.uk Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport – www.ciltuk.org.uk Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers – www.ics.org.uk Skills for Logistics – www.skillsforlogistics.org Careers in Logistics – www.careersinlogistics.co.uk Mersey Maritime – www.merseymaritime.co.uk
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Career Insight: BSc (Hons) Management, Transport & Logistics
Logistics Recruitment Agencies: o Sexton Recruitment - www.sextonrecruitment.com o Alchemy – www.alchemyrecruitment.com o Michael Page – Logistics – www.michaelpage.co.uk
Follow relevant companies/websites through Twitter:
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Sources of work experience As part of the Management, Transport and Logistics degree programme you will have the opportunity to complete a work placement. Gaining work experience in the sector is really important for your future career so you should definitely consider this option. Some of the large recruiters have summer and year-long placement opportunities available to those on degree programmes, which are usually advertised through websites such as Prospects, Targetjobs, Milkround and Gradcracker. The websites listed previously should be your first port of call when researching possible placement opportunities and your Careers Adviser, Andy Byrne, may have additional examples of possible employers who offer these opportunities. Some large employers will offer summer or sandwich placements year after year but you can also secure work experience through a more creative approach. Contacting companies directly through networking events, via email or through LinkedIn may lead to work experience. LJMU has also been facilitating a summer internship programme for Level 5 students in recent years, so keep an eye on your LJMU inbox for details of any opportunities. Useful websites to research a range of voluntary opportunities include www.do-it.org.uk/ and www.volunteeringliverpool.org.uk/. You could also contact LJMU Volunteering Manager Chris Prescott on 0151 904 6356 or c.j.prescott@ljmu.ac.uk to enquire about current opportunities. It is also worth researching relevant organisations/charities and contacting them directly to find out about voluntary roles on offer. Employers look for candidates with a range of experience and achievements. Download our mini-guide on “Making yourself employable whilst at University” from https://www2.ljmu.ac.uk/worldofwork/123871.htm for an overview of the different types of work experience available and some general suggestions about finding work experience opportunities.
Recruitment schedules There are lots of graduate training schemes with large companies and if you are interested in these roles you will need to be aware of the graduate recruitment cycle. Many recruiters
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begin the graduate recruitment process during the autumn term for final year students. Some placements are advertised then as well. Closing dates can be as early as November and December for large employers so it is important to start researching companies that you want to apply to early on. The application process for graduate training schemes usually involves completing an online application form, which may require you to answer ‘competency based questions’. This may be followed by psychometric tests, a telephone/video interview and an assessment centre. You may also need to submit your CV. You may also find work through small or medium sized enterprises/businesses (SMEs) who make up a significant proportion of the transport and logistics sector. Often these companies don’t usually have structured training schemes but will recruit ‘as required’. These positions will be advertised on company websites, relevant recruitment websites and national and local newspapers. The ‘creative’ approach to job hunting, outlined above, is also important when looking for graduate roles. Making contacts and approaching organisations speculatively to look for work is a common route into employment. You can get advice about the recruitment process by booking a one-to-one appointment with a Careers or Employability Adviser or you can attend workshops run by the Careers Team.
Key events and networking
The Faculty of Engineering and Technology Employer day : 13th October 2017
Careers and Employability events at LJMU: Keep an eye on our events pages at https://www2.ljmu.ac.uk/careers for details of upcoming employability workshops, networking sessions and employer talks.
Liverpool Careers Fair: usually held in the autumn and spring of each year, see fairs website www.liverpoolfairs.org.uk/ for additional events
Manchester Careers Fairs: open to students and graduates from any university; check www.careers.manchester.ac.uk/students/events/ for details
LiverpoolSU Clubs and Societies: http://ljmu.unioncloud.org/groups#club-society
LinkedIn: You could also consider setting up a LinkedIn account (http://www.linkedin.com/) to network online with professionals and organisations in your chosen industry
Other information LJMU Centre for Entrepreneurship – Support for LJMU students and graduates interested in starting up their own business. Further details can be found here: https://www2.ljmu.ac.uk/startup/ including eligibility, timescales and training dates.
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