Transport and Logistics
Transport, logistics & warehousing
Warehousing is a fast-growing industry, with businesses moving quickly towards more advanced systems. While it can be physically demanding, many positions will require basic IT skills as you may be working with automation and organisational systems. Traditional skills, such as forklift driving, and health and safety, are often provided by employers and can be a good avenue to learn new skills while you earn.
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Transferable skills
Data analysis
In this industry, data is vital – all good logistics managers need to be able to read and analyse data to recognise different trends and patterns that are useful to their firms. Using spreadsheets to plan and execute projects is also essential, along with strong mathematical skills, which are valuable in calculating pricing and delivery times.
Industry knowledge
Being clued up on the latest trends, technologies and developments in the industry can give you an edge at work or during the recruitment process. Industry knowledge helps ensure that a company’s processes are competitive and efficient and deliver the best value for clients.
Tech skills
Technology is changing the workplace, and this is especially true in the logistics sector. With companies looking to remain competitive, introducing new technology and automation is especially relevant in this sector. This gives people excellent opportunities to expand their skill sets over time.
Project management
Project management experience or knowledge can help you move up the ladder in your logistics career. These skills can allow you to be involved in risk management or developing new supply chain and logistics strategies.
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Find a Job
Interested in a career in transport, logistics or warehousing?
For more information on specific roles, please visit the national careers service via the link below:
Warehousing - National Careers Service
Looking for a job in warehousing? Click the link below to look on the Find a Job website:
Warehousing - findajob.dwp.gov
How about a job in the transport sector? The National Careers Service has a range of information available for those looking to pursue a career in transport:
Transport - National Careers Service
Apprenticeship information
Gov.uk
The Gov.uk website has a collection of searchable apprenticeships across all sectors.
*While we do our best to make sure the resources listed here are up to date, course providers change frequently and as such, the information may not be current.
Training information
*While we do our best to make sure the resources listed here are up to date, course providers change frequently and as such, the information may not be current.
The Growth Company
The growth company provide several avenues for training and also employ tutors directly.
Bright Directions
Bright Directions host several courses in multiple industries, and have many aquire the training they need.
RTITB
RTITB are the regulatory body for transport in the workplace, if you need licencing, it's likely from the RTITB