Start de motor van jouw carrière in de hoogste versnelling en rijd samen met Volvo Group de toekomst tegemoet Wij zijn gevestigd in Gent, waar we de grootste truckfabriek en distributiecentra van ons bedrijf hebben. Hier werken we aan de nieuwste ontwikkelingen in transport en logistiek. Ons merk bestaat al vele jaren en heeft wereldwijd een sterke positie in de markt. “Driving prosperity through transport solutions” Waarom Volvo Group? Wij zijn een internationaal bedrijf met locaties in meer dan 18 landen, verspreid over Europa, Noord-Amerika en Azië. Bij Volvo maak je deel uit van de Zweedse werkcultuur: we werken samen, vertrouwen elkaar en zoeken altijd naar nieuwe manieren om vooruitgang te boeken. Met onze focus op elektrische trucks, CO₂-neutrale productie en technologieën die de verkeersveiligheid verbeteren, zijn we zeer toegewijd aan milieuvriendelijke en klantgerichte productie, omdat wij geloven in een betere wereld voor iedereen. Wat drijft ons? Bij Volvo Group vinden we het belangrijk om te werken volgens onze kernwaarden: kwaliteit, veiligheid en zorg voor het milieu. Deze waarden vormen de basis van alles wat we doen. We richten ons niet alleen op klanttevredenheid, maar ook op het verbeteren van de samenleving en het ondersteunen van onze werknemers. Bij Volvo werken betekent samen vooruitgang boeken, zowel voor het bedrijf, onze werknemers, als voor de samenleving Wat bieden we jou aan? Als nieuwkomer bij Volvo Group krijg je de kans om te werken in een dynamische en in ternationale omgeving, waar je de nieuwste technologieën in de transport- en logistieke sector toepast. We bieden interne opleidingen op de site en workshops over de nieuwste werkmethodes. Daarnaast werk je samen met ervaren professionals die hun kennis graag met jou delen. Dit alles biedt jou de mogelijkheid om te groeien, je talenten te benutten en je toekomst in de sector vorm te geven. En natuurlijk kun je in onze gezellige cafetaria de beroemde Zweedse balletjes proeven Grijp je kans Volvo heeft jou nodig om onze missie verder te zetten. De sleutel naar ons succes zijn mensen zoals jij, die ons willen helpen groeien. Samen zetten we een stap naar een betere toekomst. Jouw bijdrage maakt het verschil Klaar om de stap te zetten? Bekijk onze vacatures Volvo Group Operations Graduate Program If you are up for the challenge of developing our future Operations and want to be a part of the innovative world of Volvo Group, this is the graduate program for you During 15 intense and exciting months, our Operations Graduate Program will give you a holistic view of our operational and logistic activities, including both the local and global perspective. You will be working with the technologies of tomorrow, building the products of the future – electric, connected and automated. In parallel, you will grow as a person, through individual and team development sessions. You will have a permanent position from day one, with a manager and mentor to support you. You will experience several local and international on the job-rotations and work on business critical projects developing your competencies for tomorrow. You will take a deep dive into some specific areas of our business such as manufacturing, health and safety, quality, and continuous improvements, while also learning about the end-to-end supply chain, aftermarket parts and our remanufacturing operations. In addition, you will gather with other program participants to take part in trainings and events designed to help you grow into your future career at the Volvo Group. We offer the opportunity for you to be part of our digital transformation, applying new technologies to connect and automate our processes. Together we work with AI, data science, machine learning, circular systems, virtual manufacturing and more, to build our full electric or autonomous products. If rotational development, a global set up and designing the world of tomorrow are aspects you are looking for in your next job context, this position might be something for you. What you will do At the Group Trucks Operation Plant in Ghent, we build around 200 heavy-duty trucks per day. Guided by Continuous Improvement, the assembly plant provides a challenging working environment where our Customers’ Success is our number one priority. We are proud to deliver high quality trucks built with passion. To be ready for our future we will invest in automation for Goods Receiving, Warehousing (renewal of automatic box storage & study 2D shuttle system for deep stow) & Transports (AGV for horizontal & vertical movements, indoor & outdoor). As a Logistics Automation Engineer you will become part of determining the future way of working within logistics. You will become part of the logistics engineering department, where engineers give their best every day and make sure the necessary parts are available on time. This way, we guarantee smooth production with as few disruptions as possible. The team consists out of various roles: logistics engineers, packaging engineers, project coordinators, coordinator transport & flow optimization, business analyst,… They are leading the logistics innovation in a most dynamic environment, where passionate people help to build the factory of the future and cooperation is key Who are you? As Logistics Automation engineer you will be responsible for researching, developing and implementing automated solutions within logistic operations. You will collaborate cross-functionally (IT, Maintenance, the logistics team) and with external partners to develop customized solutions and ensure smooth integration into existing logistics processes. You have strong communication skills and feel comfortable in working with a diverse cross-functional team. Your fluent in Dutch and English You have an analytical mindset You are action-oriented and result-driven. You enjoy having several tasks in progress at the same time where you can act quickly, and you also participate in long-term projects. You are resilient and you challenge the status-quo. You are motivated by constantly developing yourself and your environment. You known what the latest trends and advancements are in logistics automation You have knowledge of lean manufacturing & process optimization You have a master in Engineering What’s in it for you? Over 15 exciting months, this program will give you a comprehensive view of the Volvo Group’s global truck manufacturing organization. You’ll explore our brands, plants, logistics, and key business areas like manufacturing, quality, and continuous improvement. You'll also engage with emerging technologies and develop future-ready skills. From day one, you’ll hold a permanent position, supported by a manager and mentor, with opportunities for “on-the-job” rotations and real project experience. Through team development sessions and learning modules, you'll connect with other participants and grow into your future career at Volvo. Curious to find out more? Check this video and join one of our former graduates on his tour at our Ghent site. Ready for the next move? If you're seeking global exposure and the chance to shape the future, this role could be your next step.