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What Can You Expect From Working In Logistics?

January 20, 2020/in Driving, HGV, Logistics, News /by Barnes Logistics

Have you ever considered a career in logistics? It’s no big secret that the logistics sector has a skills gap, largely a generational one. Research from Unite shows that just 1% of HGV drivers in the UK are aged under 25. Not only this, but there’s a proven gender disparity in the logistics industry too. Just 2% of the global logistics industry is female, indicating that a clear gap is present. However, working in logistics has a whole host of benefits.

 

So why is there such a recruitment shortage in an industry that’s so accommodating and rewarding? Perhaps the polarity in employees is merely down to a lack of education. Which is why, in this blog post, we’re exploring what it’s like to work in logistics. We’ll traverse the sector and explain why this is a great career option for all ages and genders.

 

One of the first things you can expect from working in logistics is a career that’s indisputably rewarding. It’s a simple fact of the matter that without logistics, everyday life would look entirely different. As a HGV driver, you’re responsible for the safe passage of countless goods that are used for a variety of purposes. From gifts to groceries, every time you turn on your engine, you’ll be transporting a load that’ll be important to a great deal of people. To put the importance of logistics into perspective, it was recently found that over 130 billion cards and parcels are delivered around Christmas time. Imagine all the unhappy faces if logistics didn’t ensure the safe passage of these items.

 

Furthermore, you can expect employment where you are not disregarded due to your level of education. A great deal of logistics-sector employers will take on people with very little experience, those with a relevant and specialised degree, as well as those with decades worth of experience under their belt. Unlike most industries, you don’t need a very specific education and career path to be rewarded with a great role in the logistics industry. So if you’re wondering how to start a career in logistics, you can feel safe in the comfort that it is possible without taking the higher education path, which isn’t for everybody.

 

You can also expect to work in a job where no two jobs are the same. Boredom isn’t a word you’ll find in most logistics employees’ vocabularies, as working in this sector is exciting and unpredictable. No matter what department you opt to work in, there’s every chance that with a career in logistics, you’ll get to explore parts of the UK – and even Europe – that you’ve never seen before. You’ll be interacting with different people, and having new experiences almost every day – so if you’re an amicable person who loves to be on the ball, then this is definitely a profession for you.

 

There’s a plethora of things you can expect from working in logistics, but one we thought was really worth mentioning is that you can certainly expect to make some great friendships. From HGV Drivers, to Warehouse Operatives, when you work for a great logistics company, your colleagues will become your family. A perfect career choice for any gender and any age group, working in logistics is versatile enough to cater to everybody.

 

Is logistics a good career? For reasons above, we’d say irrefutably yes. To work in an environment that values your wellbeing, is rewarding, and is accommodating and flexible, sounds like the ideal situation for most. As an HGV driver, you’ll have a lot of responsibility and your work might be challenging sometimes, but the benefits far outweigh this and make logistics a wholly attractive career choice.

 

Would you consider a career in logistics and help to close the skills gap? Let us know on Twitter.

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