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XPO Logistics UK Logistics Graduate Programme, Two Years Over Three Eight 2027

Pays £28,000 a year.

NoLogistics Graduate Programme, two years over three eight month placements, plus a four year degree apprenticeship

No. XPO Logistics UK does not sponsor its logistics graduate programme, two years over three eight for international students who need a visa. The eligibility line sits in the same block as the salary and states the programme is for candidates based in the UK or eligible to work here without sponsorship, which is an explicit refusal rather than a right to work requirement.

Sponsors grads?
No
Pay vs threshold
Clears the threshold
Opportunity
graduate scheme
Pay
£28,000 per annum, rising to £29,000 after 12 months
2027 cycle
No published date as of 1 October 2026
Confidence
high

XPO Logistics UK Logistics Graduate Programme, two years over three eight: at a glance

XPO's two-year Logistics Graduate Programme is made up of three eight-month placements in different locations across its UK network, covering transport optimisation, warehouse performance and end-to-end supply chain management, with roles such as Transport Shift Manager, Warehouse Team Leader or Operations Manager. Graduates get a senior mentor, investment in professional qualifications such as the CPC, and a guaranteed job after the programme. Source

Duration
Two years, made up of three eight-month placements“(two years) Features three eight-month placements in different locations across our UK network.”Source
Who can apply
Candidates based in the UK or eligible to work in the UK without sponsorshipSource
Starting pay
£28,000 per annum, rising to £29,000 after 12 monthsSource
“For candidates based in the UK or eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship.”
XPO Logistics UK, from its own careers pages
The catch: The graduate content lives on the European SuccessFactors careers site, not on xpo.com. xpo.com/careers redirects to a work-with-us page that carries none of the programme detail, so the jobs site is the only place the salary and eligibility lines appear.
XPO Logistics UK early careersVerify on gov.uk

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What XPO Logistics UK publishes about this programme

Checked against XPO Logistics UK's own careers pages on 2026-10-01. Anything not published is worth asking the early careers team before you apply.

  • Visa sponsorship policy: published
  • Application dates: not published
  • Programme description: published
  • Duration and start date: published
  • Who can apply: published
  • Pay: published
  • Locations: not published
  • Degree requirement: not published
  • Recruitment stages: not published

Sources

Verdict last checked 2026-09-24. Application dates last checked 2026-10-01. How we check programme verdicts

Common questions

Does XPO Logistics UK sponsor visas for its logistics graduate programme, two years over three eight?

No. XPO Logistics UK does not sponsor its logistics graduate programme, two years over three eight for international students who need a visa. XPO runs contract logistics and transport for Tesco, Akzo Nobel and MG across a large UK network. Its Logistics Graduate Programme runs two years as three eight month placements in different UK locations, leading to roles such as Transport Shift Manager, Warehouse Team Leader or Operations Manager. The published package is unusually complete for this sector: £28,000 rising to £29,000 after twelve months, 25 days leave, a senior mentor, funded professional qualifications including the CPC, and a guaranteed job at the end. XPO says its average retention after the programme is nine years. The eligibility line sits in the same block as the salary and states the programme is for candidates based in the UK or eligible to work here without sponsorship, which is an explicit refusal rather than a right to work requirement. Separately XPO runs a fully funded four year degree apprenticeship and around 120 apprentices across UK and Ireland operations in finance, HR, traffic office and HGV technician roles.

What is the XPO Logistics UK logistics graduate programme, two years over three eight?

XPO's two-year Logistics Graduate Programme is made up of three eight-month placements in different locations across its UK network, covering transport optimisation, warehouse performance and end-to-end supply chain management, with roles such as Transport Shift Manager, Warehouse Team Leader or Operations Manager. Graduates get a senior mentor, investment in professional qualifications such as the CPC, and a guaranteed job after the programme.

Does the pay clear the UK Skilled Worker salary threshold?

The pay for this scheme clears the Skilled Worker salary threshold.

What is the catch international students miss with XPO Logistics UK?

The graduate content lives on the European SuccessFactors careers site, not on xpo.com. xpo.com/careers redirects to a work-with-us page that carries none of the programme detail, so the jobs site is the only place the salary and eligibility lines appear.

When do applications open for the XPO Logistics UK logistics graduate programme, two years over three eight?

No published date as of 1 October 2026. Checked on 2026-10-01 against XPO Logistics UK's own site.

How long is the XPO Logistics UK logistics graduate programme, two years over three eight?

Two years, made up of three eight-month placements, according to XPO Logistics UK's own careers information.

Who can apply for the XPO Logistics UK logistics graduate programme, two years over three eight?

Candidates based in the UK or eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship, according to XPO Logistics UK's own careers information.

What does the XPO Logistics UK logistics graduate programme, two years over three eight pay?

£28,000 per annum, rising to £29,000 after 12 months, according to XPO Logistics UK's own careers information.

How should I confirm XPO Logistics UK's sponsorship before applying?

Read the specific vacancy on XPO Logistics UK's careers site, ask its early-careers team directly, and check the employer on the gov.uk Register of Licensed Sponsors. Policies and thresholds change, so treat this page as a starting point and confirm for the exact role and cycle.

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