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This 24-month structured cold-chain logistics, quality assurance validation, and digital continuous improvement graduate scheme focuses on auditing operational performance metrics, mapping compliance workflows, and executing change management data analytics.
As a Graduate, you’ll use your talents to create innovative solutions and shape the future across our business. Join a global network of passionate experts – backed by the latest technology, to develop your career to management level.
The DGF Graduate Scheme places you in a variety of roles across our international Freight Forwarding business. Throughout the scheme you will be empowered to learn on the job and deliver real results. We offer a supportive culture in a highly engaged workforce and provide investment in your training to ensure that you get the most out of your graduate scheme.
What the scheme looks like:
24-month structured scheme
Year 1- Rotational placements in key departments
Year 2 - Working on key business projects focused on continuous improvement, digitalisation and change management in the Business Process & Service Management team. Working with stations on their metrics, data analysis and systems innovations
Skills, Experience & Educational Qualifications required:
2:1 or above degree (predicted or obtained at the time of application) in a related discipline i.e., Quality Management/ Assurance, Validation,Logistics, supply chain, Transport Management, or related area.
Interested in project management, data analysis/metrics and auditing.
Motivated to develop a career in the Quality / Freight Forwarding / Logistics industry while working closely with pharmaceutical customers.
Passionate about enhancing customer experience and continuously improving processes.
Fully mobile to travel within Ireland and able to work at other sites outside Cedar Drive, Dublin to deliver key projects as required.
Clean Irish driving license.
Eligibility to work in Ireland.
Fluent in English.
Attention to detail enthusiastic and open-minded with a ‘Can- Do’ attitude.
Confident communicator – able to tailor communication style according to the audience.
What do we offer?
The scheme will initially be a 24-month Fixed Term Contract (FTC), with the aim that our Graduates move into a permanent position within the business – subject to a suitable vacancy being available and in line with the selection process for the role.
What will you get in return?
Access to a variety of our excellent benefits, including 21 days holiday, bank holidays, service days, pension scheme, gym membership, discounted private healthcare, education assistance programme and family leave supports.
Early responsibility and fast progression.
Experience working within a fast-paced environment.
Regular performance feedback and personal development planning.
Management Team Mentor and DGF Buddy.
Competitive salary.
You will be working for an accredited Top Employer and a certified Great Place to Work.
What’s Next?
If you would like to be considered for this position, then send us an email with a copy of your CV outlining your experience to date and suitability for the role.
We are committed to equal opportunity and reject any forms of discrimination. The basis for employee selection at DHL Group is qualification, performance, skills and experience
How to apply
Apply directly through the company website. Clicking the link below will open the application page in a new window.

Location: Bonn, Germany
Industry: Logistics
DHL is the leading global brand in the logistics industry. Our divisions offer an unrivaled portfolio of logistics services ranging from national and international parcel delivery, e-commerce shipping and fulfillment solutions, international express, road, air and ocean transport to industrial supply chain management. With specialized solutions for growth markets and industries including technology, life sciences and healthcare, engineering, manufacturing & energy, auto-mobility and retail, DHL is decisively positioned as "The logistics company for the world". DHL is part of DHL Group.
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