Logistics Management Degree Apprenticeship

• Location: South Elmsall West Yorkshire UK
• Salary: 12.21 per hour (C25500 per annum)
• Benefits: Bonus scheme plus 500 towards driving costs
• Access to NEXT Sharesave scheme
• 25% discount on NEXT merchandise
• Up to 70% discount at our staff shops
• Health & Wellbeing benefits

NEXT is one of the UKs best known retailers on the high-street and most established online. Behind the scenes our distribution business is cutting edge employing more than 9000 people across our distribution network.

Our logistics organisation provides the warehousing and distribution services needed to support our 500 retail stores our worldwide online offer and our growing partnerships with over 700 brands and third party outlets using NEXTs Total Platform.

Our continued growth and success is dependent on the expertise passion and adaptability of our teams and we are looking for talented dynamic and creative people to join us on the next step of this exciting journey and beyond.

TAKE ON: 2026

Applications are now open for our 2026 Logistics Degree Apprenticeship!

Were seeking the future leaders of our distribution network to join us in January 2026.

This 3-year program based at our warehousing complex in South Elmsall (Pontefract) West Yorkshire offers an exciting immersion into the world of NEXT and our partner brands. Youll gain hands-on experience in various areas of the business from picking to projects through rotational placements and masterclasses.

Our bespoke development course will cover key topics such as Management & Leadership Practice Using & Presenting Information and Technology Innovation & Change preparing you for a successful career at NEXT.

You will start out learning the basics of the logistics operation and how we get parcels to our customers before moving onto learning about what it takes to be a Manager at NEXT.

As part of the programme we have partnered with Corndel meaning you will graduate with a Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship BSc (Hons) Applied Business Management degree.

The aim is you will progress into a position as one of our Assistant Site Managers or a similar level role within NEXTs distribution network.

About you:

We ask that you have gained a minimum of 112 UCAS points but dont already hold a degree have a minimum Level 4 in Maths & English GCSEs and youre enthusiastic to begin your career within warehousing and logistics.

Having a driving licence and access to your own car is desirable so you can visit our locations around the UK. You will need to be happy to work any shift pattern as you will be expected to change your working times as you experience the different areas of the business.

As a confident communicator you will be comfortable building relationships with the colleagues you will meet at all levels across the business. You will enjoy decision making and problem solving and be keen to take on new challenges.

In accordance with Home Office guidance successful candidates will be required to evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment. We have assessed this role and do not consider that we would be able to sponsor a successful candidate under the Skilled Worker route as the role does not meet the relevant Home Office criteria; therefore the successful candidate must be able to demonstrate right to work without NEXT sponsorship.

Our Commitment to Diversity Equity and Inclusion

Were committed to building an inclusive inspiring workplace where everyone feels respected valued and a true sense of aim is to support every individual to reach their full potential whoever they are.

We work closely with a number of major organisations to ensure were doing all we can. Such as; Stonewall Help for Heroes Business in the Community and Terrance Higgins Trust. NEXT is a Disability Confident Level 2 employer and has been awarded the Armed Forces Covenant Bronze award.

Please let us know if theres anything you need to help you feel prepared and confident for your interview by getting in touch with us by email on(please include Workplace Adjustments in the subject line) or call us on. Line opening times are Monday to Thursday 9am to 5pm; Friday 9am - 4.45pm. Excludes bank holidays.

Please note: Certain roles within our organisation are subject toDBS and credit checks. You can find comprehensive information regarding spent and unspent convictions on the official government website: