XPO Logistics UK: does its logistics graduate programme, two years over three eight sponsor a UK visa?

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.