Logistics
Logistical operations are big business. In fact, in almost every industry you can think of, companies rely on logistics services day in, day out. That’s why the scale of this sector is enormous, with career opportunities open in a diverse selection of roles, ranging from planning and managing distribution services, to actually delivering products on the ground.
With new technologies, logistics services are growing every day right across the world, with more and more businesses and people requiring efficient deliveries. Almost 4,000 new jobs are expected by 2020, with opportunities to follow a rewarding career driving vans or LGVs, overseeing air or rail transport, or managing warehouse operations.
Top Career Opportunities
Large goods vehicle drivers
Average salary: £32k
Postal workers, mail sorters, messengers and couriers
Average salary: £25k
Elementary storage occupations
Average salary: £23k
Van drivers
Average salary: £22k
| Top Job (By Salary) | Number of Jobs in 2016 | Number of Job in 2020 | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rail transport operatives | 1,091 | 1,108 | £37,586 |
| Importers and exporters | 1,402 | 1,376 | £25,667 |
| Business and related associate professionals n.e.c. | 13,070 | 13,154 | £25,251 |
| Air transport operatives | 1,765 | 1,748 | £24,752 |
| Transport and distribution clerks and assistants | 8,202 | 8,169 | £23,837 |
| Large goods vehicle drivers | 39,173 | 38,939 | £22,630 |
| Postal workers, mail sorters, messengers and couriers | 17,046 | 16,790 | £21,902 |
| Stock control clerks and assistants | 14,703 | 15,026 | £19,718 |
| Fork-lift truck drivers | 15,006 | 15,091 | £18,782 |
| Elementary storage occupations | 67,693 | 68,724 | £18,782 |
| Van drivers | 27,088 | 27,100 | £17,389 |
Jobs Figures, 2016 - 20
There are predicted to be 3,881 new jobs with an estimated 8,724 annual openings.
Average salaries
The current average wage for logistics related occupations is £23,241 per year.
Logistics & Automotive
If you're fascinated by how things work and love pulling things apart to see how they connect together, look no further than engineering and logistics.