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Introducing DB Schenker
DB Schenker is the only rail freight operator in the UK that is able to provide a full nationwide service with access to Europe through the Channel Tunnel. Each year, hundreds of our freight trains haul millions of tonnes along thousands of miles of track. We move mountains (of products, raw materials and waste) every day. We keep industry moving and are one of the most formidable rail freight and logistics companies in the world. DB Schenker recently acquired rail freight operator EWS in Britain; so if you see a train branded EWS, it’s a DB Schenker train.
We are recruiting graduates for programmes in the UK and Europe. For both schemes a second European language especially German, French or Spanish is highly desirable. To join our business in Europe you must be fluent in French and English.
Whether you join us in the UK or Europe, you are guaranteed one thing- responsibility. And if you’re up to the challenges you’ll face, you’ll progress -quickly.
As part of the global DB Schenker logistics division, we are the leading rail freight operator in Britain and much of Europe. We deliver innovative services for major players in, among others, the electricity supply, construction, waste and logistics industries. Put it simply, we’re very, very big.
The trains, the network and the challenges are all that bit bigger, so this isn’t a small programme. But prove yourself and the rewards will be huge.
We want to recruit highly motivated and talented graduates with work experience as well as those graduating this summer.
Our training programmes
We want our leaders of tomorrow to be bright, confident and self – assured. But we don’t expect you to do this alone. We’ll support you, encourage you and train you. Our graduate programmes combine theoretical and practical training along with real, hands on management experience.
Everybody that joins us will have a comprehensive technical and managerial development programme designed specifically to prepare them for their first management appointment.
Following your initial technical training you will spend considerable time in one of our business units. This workplace exposure will be structured to give you the best possible start is obtaining the competencies and knowledge required to be a successful manager within the company. You’ll also visit Head Office departments and other Business Units to ensure you get a fully rounded view of the company and our business. At the end of this varied and structured 12 month training programme you’ll be ready for your first management appointment and also be a competent train driver!
Whilst on the scheme you will have a dedicated mentor and regular meetings where your progress will be reviewed, and future progression discussed.
Careers in the UK
Keeping the country’s largest fleet of wagons running smoothly and efficiently is no small task. We employ around 4,000 people in the UK to help deliver the innovative solutions and reliable service that our customers have come to expect from DB Schenker. The majority of our staff work in our depots and terminals. Your first job when you finish your training will be Production Manager.
As a Production Manager, you’re in charge. It’s about reliability, efficiency, customer service relationships and safety. To succeed in this role you’ll need exceptional people skills and a gritty determination. And the more mobile you are, the more opportunities there’ll be to progress.
After you have your grounding in Production Management your career can go as far and as fast as your ambition and competence allows. Many of our past graduates as now senior managers responsible for customer contracts worth millions of pounds and hundreds of staff across large geographical areas.
Careers Overseas
We’re big in the UK and we intend to be just as dominant in Europe and beyond. We see huge growth potential across Europe. We recruit Graduates into our ECR France business. However as our European business grows there are going to be future opportunities for highly talented and ambitious graduate managers who are fluent in French, German or Spanish along with English. It is entirely possible that graduates joining our UK scheme could move into international appointments in the future.
Our benefits
If working on the forefront of a world wide business is not enough, you will also get great benefits
Starting salary £23,000 (with potential to rise to £45-65K in year three depending on your ambition and progress)
All our employees have the following additional benefits
25 days annual holiday plus statutory holidays
A final salary pension scheme
Flexible benefits scheme offering a wide range of lifestyle benefits
Ongoing training and development
The package for Euro Cargo Rail is currently in development and will differ from DB Schenker. Expect around the Euro equivalent of £23,000 as a starting salary plus benefits and great training package.
Who we’re looking
We’re looking for self-assured, confident graduates who have obtained or are expecting to gain a 2:1 or equivalent. If you’re seriously up to the challenge and have the right attitude, determination and will to succeed, DB Schenker is the place for you – regardless of your degree discipline.
All applicants must be eligible to work in the EU and should hold a full driving licence or be committed to obtaining a full licence by the time you start with us.
Due to the nature of our work, unfortunately we are unable to accept applications from people who are colour blind.
As a Production Manager, you will need to assess train drivers’ capability and performance. Because of this, you will go through train driver training when you join us.
The closing date for all applications is 31st January 2009.
The recruitment and selection process
Because of the nature of our industry our selection process is necessarily comprehensive. To help you understand the process we have detailed the steps below.
Step one
Online application
Step two
Telephone Interview
Step three
Train Driver assessment
Step four
Occupational Medical
Step five
Management Assessment
Final Stage
Offer of employment
The critical dates
All on line applications must reach us by 31st January 2009.
There are a variety of Driver assessment dates held between 3rd December 2008 and 26th February 2009.
Management Assessment centre dates are 11th and 12th March 2009.
All assessment centres will be held in Doncaster, South Yorkshire. Allow a full day for each assessment. Pre agreed travelling and accommodation expenses will be paid.
Successful candidates will start on our 2009 graduate scheme on 7th September 2009.
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