Metro’s growth strategy is built on people, as much as on network and technology, strengthening capability, consistency and culture across our global business.

Two recent initiatives that bring that to life are Metro's Product Training programme and Graduate Development Programme.

Keeping our expertise sharp

Real value for customers comes not only from what we can do, but from how clearly and confidently we can explain it and apply it to their needs. To support that, we have launched a series of newly curated Metro Product Training sessions designed to give colleagues across our global network a clear, current and consistent understanding of our full service offering.

The programme spans the breadth of Metro’s capabilities across Ocean, Air, European Road, Brokerage and Technology, alongside updates from across the wider GB Global group. This integrated approach encourages teams to think beyond individual products and build more joined‑up, strategic solutions that draw on multiple modes, regions and specialist services.

Take‑up across the business has been superb, reflecting the commitment to continuous improvement that underpins our new values of being Customer‑First, Committed, Innovative, Progressive and Agile. 

The engagement we are seeing ensures colleagues are equipped to hold informed, solution‑focused conversations, whether they are dealing with day‑to‑day shipments or complex, time‑critical supply chains.

Importantly, we are also opening sessions to selected customers over the coming weeks. These will provide an opportunity to look “under the bonnet” of our capabilities, understand how different services can be combined in practice, and explore where we can add further value to your operations. If you are interested in joining a future session, please get in touch with your usual Metro contact.

Building the next generation: Metro’s Graduate Development Programme

Alongside developing existing colleagues, we are investing heavily in the next generation of talent. Our tailored Graduate Development Programme, launched earlier this year, has already attracted more than 800 applicants – a clear sign that logistics and supply chain are increasingly seen as dynamic, long‑term career paths.

The programme offers a structured, immersive introduction to the industry. Graduates will rotate through key areas of the business, including air, ocean, road, brokerage, commercial and central support functions, combining hands‑on operational experience with structured learning and cross‑functional projects. From day one, they will work within a framework that blends real responsibility, mentoring, workshops and performance development, so they are not just observing the industry but actively contributing to it.

The recruitment process has been highly competitive, with multiple stages designed to assess potential, capability and alignment with Metro’s values and culture. We are now preparing to host two assessment centres for a final group of high‑calibre candidates, ahead of an autumn start for our first cohort. Successful graduates will move into permanent roles with clear progression pathways and the support needed to grow into future specialists and leaders.

A joined‑up approach to people, capability and culture

These initiatives sit alongside broader investments in people and organisational development, including our leadership development programmes, refreshed management training, enhanced onboarding and the rollout of our digital learning platform, all aimed at ensuring colleagues have the skills and tools they need in a fast‑moving, technology‑enabled logistics environment.

Together, the Product Training and Graduate Development programmes reflect the same core objective: to build a strong, values‑driven organisation that can support customers with consistent quality, deep expertise and proactive thinking, today and in the years ahead.

Summing up both initiatives, Paul Moss, HR Director, commented:

“Bringing new talent into our industry is essential—not just for Metro, but for the long-term strength of the sector as a whole. What has been particularly encouraging is the level of interest we’ve seen, and the calibre of candidates engaging with the programme. Our focus is on providing a structured, meaningful development experience that equips graduates with the skills, exposure, and confidence to build successful careers within logistics and supply chain. In turn, this ensures we continue to deliver the quality, innovation, and expertise our customers expect.”

If you, or someone you know, would like to work with a progressive colleague-focused business, please EMAIL Paul Moss, a CV and covering letter.

At the start of April, Metro marked an important milestone with the launch of new company values, that define how the business operates today and how it will continue to evolve as it grows.

The launch reflects a period of expansion across the business, with new offices, growing teams and increasing customer demand. In this environment, establishing a consistent way of working becomes critical. The new values provide that foundation, aligning teams, guiding decision-making and reinforcing the behaviours that underpin service delivery across the organisation.

These values are not standalone statements. They are supported by the Metro DNA. The everyday behaviours that bring them to life across operations, customer engagement and internal collaboration.

A shared framework for a growing business

Metro’s values — Customer-First, Committed, Innovative, Progressive and Agile — define the mindset expected across every role and location.

Customer-First places the customer at the centre of everything Metro does, reinforcing a collaborative approach to building long-term partnerships that go beyond expectations.

Committed reflects the importance of consistency and accountability, ensuring high-quality service delivery and a culture where teams take ownership and support one another to succeed.

Innovative highlights the role of technology and forward-thinking solutions in simplifying operations and delivering tangible value to customers.

Progressive focuses on continuous improvement, encouraging teams to embrace change, contribute ideas and drive positive development across the business.

Agile underpins Metro’s ability to respond quickly in a fast-moving logistics environment, ensuring teams remain proactive and adaptable in delivering the right solutions.

As Metro continues to expand, the challenge is not just growth, but maintaining consistency. Different offices, teams and functions must operate with the same standards, mindset and approach, regardless of location.

The new values address this directly. They provide a shared language across the business, ensuring that whether a customer engages with Metro in the UK or internationally, the experience remains aligned.

They also support internal alignment. From operations and customer service through to finance, technology and commercial teams, the values help ensure that decisions are made with the same priorities in mind.

This is particularly important in logistics, where coordination, responsiveness and reliability are critical to performance. A clearly defined culture reduces friction, improves communication and supports better outcomes for customers.

Bringing values to life

The launch was supported by a company-wide engagement initiative, ensuring that every employee understands not only what the values are, but how they apply in day-to-day roles.

Across all locations, teams took part in local celebrations to mark the launch, reinforcing the importance of shared culture across the network. At the Birmingham HQ, this included a team event that brought colleagues together, while all employees received branded materials featuring the new values and behaviours. A simple but effective way to keep them front of mind.

The values are also being embedded into key business processes. They will be integrated into performance management through PerformYard, shaping how goals are set, how development is supported and how success is measured.

Recognition programmes are also being aligned. Employee of the Quarter awards will now be directly linked to the values, ensuring that behaviours such as collaboration, accountability and customer focus are consistently recognised and reinforced across the business.

The launch of Metro’s new values is not a one-off initiative. It is part of a broader focus on building a scalable, resilient and people-driven business.

As the business continues to grow, these values will play an increasingly important role — shaping how teams work together, how customers are supported and how Metro differentiates itself in a competitive market.

Metro’s values are more than statements, they are embedded into how the business operates every day. For customers, that means consistent service, proactive thinking and a partner that is aligned to deliver long-term success across increasingly complex supply chains.

EMAIL our Managing Director Andy Smith to start your conversation.

As Metro accelerates its UK and international expansion, the business has strengthened its People function with the appointments of Paul Davies as Head of Organisational Development, who will be launching a comprehensive suite of new training initiatives designed to support long-term sustainable growth, and Beth Jones to lead global recruitment.

Recognising that operational performance and customer delivery are directly linked to capability, Metro is investing across leadership, onboarding, technology and talent development to ensure consistency and excellence across its global network.

Developing leaders for the future

At the heart of the programme is a newly launched Leadership Development Programme, created to support high-potential colleagues stepping into greater responsibility. The initiative focuses on practical leadership capability — equipping managers to communicate clearly, make confident decisions and build high-performing teams within a scaling global organisation.

Alongside this, Metro will introduce a refreshed Managerial Training Framework for both new and existing managers. The framework ensures a consistent foundation in people leadership, coaching, performance management and structured decision-making across all regions.

Strengthening onboarding for commercial success

With continued growth in Metro’s Business Development division, the company has also launched a dedicated onboarding pathway for new commercial hires. This structured approach provides clear expectations, targeted industry and product knowledge, and practical tools to help colleagues build credibility and deliver impact from the outset.

By formalising the onboarding experience, Metro ensures that new talent integrates quickly and contributes effectively to customer success.

Global consistency through regional investment

To maintain training quality across time zones and markets, Metro has expanded its Learning function by appointing a dedicated trainer in India. This investment strengthens regional support while ensuring that global standards of development and delivery remain consistent.

The move reflects Metro’s commitment to creating a unified culture and shared performance expectations across its international footprint.

Introducing a new learning platform

Supporting these initiatives is the implementation of a new digital training platform. The system provides colleagues with on-demand access to structured learning pathways, compliance modules and self-directed development opportunities — an essential capability for a business scaling at pace.

By combining leadership development, enhanced onboarding, regional training expertise and modern learning technology, Metro is building the organisational strength required to support continued growth.

Expanding talent and opportunity

Paul Davies leads the design and delivery of Metro’s new organisational development strategy, ensuring training initiatives align with the company’s growth trajectory and long-term capability goals.

Beth Jones oversees recruitment across the UK and overseas, strengthening Metro’s global talent pipeline. She also manages the Graduate Programme and the relaunch of the enhanced Metro Mentoring Programme, supporting career progression and knowledge sharing across the business.

Encouraging client site exchange visits

Metro is also encouraging Exchange Visits to client sites. These visits provide colleagues with first-hand insight into operational environments, supply chain challenges and customer priorities — deepening commercial understanding and strengthening long-term partnerships.

Together, these initiatives underline Metro’s belief that sustained global growth is built on capable leadership, skilled teams and a culture of continuous development.

If you, or someone you know, would like to work with a progressive colleague-focused business, please EMAIL our HR Director, Paul Moss, a CV and covering letter.