Fuelled by a desire to improve the future of the logistics industry, in 2018 we launched a degree apprenticeship with GXO - a tailored version of our BA (Hons) Professional Practice in Supply Chain programme developed with GXO.

The apprenticeship programme, which started in 2018 with 15 apprentices has grown to over 100 in 2024, with an additional 50 new apprentices starting later this year. 

Our degree apprentices at GXO gain on-the-job, real-world experience across warehousing, e-commerce and returns management, and departments like Human Resources, Finance, and Health & Safety.

Hear from our our apprentice, Mel Jacobsen who shares their experience of earning and learning with GXO and Sheffield Hallam.

Why did you decide to become a degree apprentice at GXO?

‘To learn and improve my knowledge in an area which I have been a part of since I was 19 years old. Gain a qualification to go with my experience within logistics.’

What are three key skills or area of knowledge you’ve learned whilst at GXO?

‘Capacity Planning and Forecasting, Leadership and External Environment.’

What advice would you give someone looking at a career in logistics?

‘A good opportunity with an array of different sectors to venture into.’

What has been the best thing about doing a degree apprenticeship at GXO? 

‘Support provided by management, advice from those already in progress of the apprenticeship/completed it as well as the support from SHU.’

What’s been your biggest challenge on the degree apprenticeship?

‘Managing workload within day-to-day work and academic studies, as well as having a young family.’

What are the advantages of a degree apprenticeship over the full-time university route? 

‘Earning whilst learning, no debt, support from the sector you are working within.’

Interested in learning more?

For more information, and to find out more about the application process, please visit GXO's careers page.

Learn more about our BA (Hons) Professional Practice in Supply Chain degree apprenticeship programme via the link below.