Transport and Logistics
This page has been designed to give a starting point for those looking into careers in storage, distribution and transport.
What is Logistics?
Logistics is the procurement, maintenance, distribution, and replacement of personnel and material. The UK logistics sector is worth £74.45bn to the economy. It currently employs approximately 2.3 million people spanning some 196,000 companies.
Recruiting women into the profession still proves to be a difficult task (Skills for Logistics). Logistics currently suffers from a misguided perception that it is a poor industry in which to develop a successful career path.
Skills for logistics
Skills for Logistics is the Sector Skills Council which works alongside companies involved in moving, handling or storing goods. The organisation's job is to raise awareness of skills issues within the sector and to offer support and practical advice on all aspects of improving skills and training.
www.skillsforlogistics.org/
Prospects
Prospects is a graduate careers website with job profiles, including distribution/logistics manager, freight forwarder, warehouse manager.
www.prospects.ac.uk/links/transstordist
Targetjobs
Targetjobs is a graduate careers website with the following job sector information.
Logistics and Transport
The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport
This website has the following sections:
Why choose a career in logistics?
Main areas of opportunity
Inside Careers Guide to Logistics
Whether you've already decided on a career in logistics or you're just looking for more information before you make your mind up, Inside Careers has the most in-depth and structured information and advice available.
www.insidecareers.co.uk/logistics
How do I get into it?
Although a degree in a directly related subject such as Logistics will give you an advantage, the career is open to graduates of all backgrounds. Business degrees or similar are particularly relevant.
Logistics currently suffers from a misguided perception that it is a poor industry in which to develop a successful career path.
There are many career opportunities available at a variety of levels within logistics which is a message that needs communicating to potential employees.
The Institute of Logistics and Transport have produced a booklet (downloadable in pdf format) on careers in supply chain management entitled 'Life in the fast lane'. This includes profiles of graduates who have entered the profession, giving details of their backgrounds and how they entered the sector.
www.ciltuk.org.uk/pages/careerlog
Transport Planning Society
The careers section of this site includes links to all Universities and colleges which run courses in transport planning and related topics.
www.tps.org.uk
Finding a job or employer in this sector
Logistics and Transport Focus
This is a free publication for members of the Chartered Institute of Logisitcs and Transport. The are 10 issues each year and vacancies are included.
www.ciltuk.org.uk/pages/ltfocus
Careers in Logistics
The first UK website dedicated to logistics jobs and careers. The site also has information on training and funding.
www.careersinlogistics.co.uk
Informa Maritime and Transport
You will find market-leading, essential information on key areas of transportation, freight, shipping movements, maritime insurance. Site is also the international exchange point for jobs in the maritime industry.
www.informamaritime.com
Logistics Manager
This is a monthly magazine which provides news and resources, as well as job vacancies, for logistics professionals. www.logisticsmanager.com
Justrail.net
Further Information and Useful Links
British International Freight Association
Training information, job vacancies & general information on the sector.
www.bifa.org/
Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport
The Department for Transport
The government department for transport.
www.dft.gov.uk/
Freight Transport Association (FTA)
The Institute of Operations Management
Institute of Export
Institute of Transport Administration
Chartered Institute of Highways and Transportation
This provides a forum for the exchange of technical information and views on highways and transport policy. Advises government and other bodies.
www.ciht.org.uk
Rail Freight Group (RFG)
Real World - Logistics and Transport
Online magazine with links to employers, online vacancies, case studies and articles.
www.realworldmagazine.com/logistics-and-transport
Road Haulage Association
www.rha.net
Royal Town Planning Institute
This site includes a careers, education and CPD section.
www.rtpi.org.uk