TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT

A career to build, a world to shape
As the world’s leading logistics company, there are lots of different directions to take your career at DHL.  But whatever the path you’re looking to take, we have great training programmes and development opportunities to help you build your career and enhance your skills.  What’s more, as a global organisation, there are opportunities to apply for roles across different divisions and countries.

CAREER STORIES FROM OUR TEAM

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Apprentice Chloe Wyatt Our apprenticeship programmes in the UK have been designed by supply chain industry professionals and best in class learning providers.  Our apprentices are given a structured development plan, with real responsibility from day one. Hear more about the programme from degree level apprentice, Chloe.
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VP Operations Angela Howard Angela started her career with DHL as an Admin Clerk and worked her way up to her current role of VP Operations. Find out why Angela loves working for DHL and why she has stayed with our business for 28 years.
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Process Lead Shavoy Taylor When Shavoy wanted to progress from his first role as a Warehouse Operative, he spoke to his managers about the opportunities available to him at DHL Supply Chain. He's now a Process Lead in training and is learning about our systems and processes. Find out more about Shavoy's career journey so far.

Our training approach

We have a range of different tools to help you be the best you can be.  What’s more, as a large, global organisation, there are opportunities to apply for roles across different divisions and countries.

Here are just some of the things we offer.

On-the-job learning
Lots of on-the-job training and opportunities to shadow other colleagues

Stepping-up
Secondments, projects, stretch assignments and facilitation opportunities help you learn about new areas of the business

Career Marketplace
With a completely personalized experience that is tailor made for our colleagues, the Career Marketplace helps colleagues to develop the skills they need to achieve their career aspirations.

Apprenticeships
We have a range of apprenticeships from L2 - Degree and Masters levels.  You could even train to be a HGV driver through our Driving Ambition programme

Courses and licences
On-site training courses covering a variety of topics including manual handling, key management skills and functional learning.  Colleagues can also gain certifications and licences relevant for their role

Online learning
An online learning platform, which is full of  elearning programmes, learner curriculums, podcasts and TED talks to help you gain useful knowledge and develop capabilities