Logistics Placement 2026 - Melksham, Wiltshire

Logistics Placement 2026 - Melksham, Wiltshire

In the early 1800s, British engineer Richard Trevithick (1771-1833) constructed the first railway steam locomotive that travelled at 8 kilometres per hour. Today in Asia trains travel at maximum speeds of up to 260 kilometers per hour. By 1850 Britain had more than 6,000 miles of railroad track, today in the UK there are 20,277 miles (32,186 kilometres) of track.

Rail is growing… grow with it!

Do you want to be a part of the next revolution?

More than a billion people worldwide rely daily on Knorr-Bremse systems. Knorr-Bremse is the world’s leading manufacturer of braking systems for rail and commercial vehicles. As a technology pioneer, for over 100 years Knorr-Bremse has been a driving force in the development, production and sale of modern braking systems for a variety of applications in the area of rail and commercial vehicles.

Knorr-Bremse is growing… grow with us!

Key Responsibilities

Based in Melksham, this will be a wide-ranging role where you will be tasked with helping to reduce logistics spend and reduce the environmental impact of Logistics.

You will be provided with a comprehensive understanding of how a supply chain operates for a world class manufacturing company .

Working on the shop floor within the Stores team, you will learn how to use SAP, our warehouse management system to gain an understanding of the processes in place and Key Performance Measures within the department. You will work in different areas within Stores to build your understanding of the area and help integrate you into the team. .

Once you have a good understanding of the processes and systems in place, you will be responsible for a project where you are challenged to make a saving to the business. This will be with the help of subject matter experts and the people in your team. You will be introduced to Lean Six Sigma and its tools to help you structure and deliver your project. Regular updates will be expected to update stakeholders on the progress of the project ensuring milestones are met, within scope.

The ideal candidate will have experience in and be able to demonstrate the following skills:

• An enthusiasm to increase their knowledge of Logistics and Supply Chain
• Keen to learn new systems and procedures
• Ability to work well as a team
• Excellent communication skills
• Well organised
• You are studying an Operations, Logistics and Supply Chain related discipline (preferred not essential).

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Flexible working
• Fantastic site facilities
• Subsidised Canteen
• Great employee Benefits package

Get on board and start your journey with us….We would love to hear from you!

How to apply

If you are looking for a 12-month placement from July 2026 to July 2027 and wish to apply, please send a copy of your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability to placements@knorr-bremse.com Please ensure the department you are applying for is included in the subject of the email.