Freight Forwarding Logistics Apprentice
Expeditors International are recruiting for 2 apprentices to join their branch in Castle Donington. The successful candidates will learn all aspects of freight forwarding whilst working towards a level 3 qualification. Duties include ensuring timely and accurate movement of freight and information, while providing exceptional customer service.
Role
Expeditors International are recruiting for 2 apprentices to join their branch in Castle Donington. The successful candidates will learn all aspects of freight forwarding whilst working towards a level 3 qualification. Duties include ensuring timely and accurate movement of freight and information, while providing exceptional customer service.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
Air & Ocean roles:
- Ensure smooth and timely freight process flow.
- Ensure accurate and timely data entry into our operational system.
- Track and Trace Files and reporting.
- Use both export and import dashboards timely.
- Ensure accurate and timely billing.
- Ensure delivery of freight and timely clearance when applicable.
- Interact with our customers in arranging their shipments, meeting customer service standards.
- Contribute to maintain good relationships and good customer service, with customers and suppliers.
- Meet compliance at all times to regulations internal and external in accordance with government regulations.
- Understand department process flow, and look for best practices to improve operational efficiency and productivity.
- Timely responses to emails and requests (internal and external).
Training
- International freight forwarding specialist Apprenticeship Standard
- On the job training delivered by the employer
- Apprentices without Level 2 English and maths will need to achieve this level prior to taking the end point assessment. For those with an education, health and care plan or a legacy statement the apprenticeships English and mathematics minimum requirement is Entry Level 3
- Allocation of an apprenticeship delivery coach who will carry out regular training
- Assessment and support visits to ensure you acquire new learning, knowledge skills and behaviours in order to progress and develop
Identify, track and support 6 hours off the job training activities - Quarterly formal progress review meetings, identifying learning achievements and next steps
Continued professional development, advancement to agent role and beyond.
- Apprenticeship Standard
- International freight forwarding specialist (level 3)
- Training Provider
- SEETEC BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY CENTRE LIMITED
- Working Week
- Monday-Friday, 9am-5.30pm – one hour lunch
- Expected Duration
- 18 Months
- Positions Available
- 2
- Closing Date
- Tuesday, 4th June 2024
- Start Date
- Monday, 1st July 2024
Desired Skills
- Communication skills
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Administrative skills
- Team working
- Proactive
Qualifications
- 5 GCSE’s including Maths and English GCSE or equivalent, grade A*-C/ 4-9 (Essential)
About the Employer
EXPEDITORS INTERNATIONAL (UK) LIMITED
Expeditors is a Fortune 500 global logistics company offering highly optimised and customised supply chain solutions. We are a service based company offering a highly flexible approach to supply chain management. At the core of our cultural philosophy is a mission to exceed customers’ expectations through excellence in our service. We offer apprenticeships in International Trade and Logistics. Through this apprenticeship you will gain a rounded understanding of the freight forwarding industry setting you up for a long lasting career.
- Company
- EXPEDITORS INTERNATIONAL (UK) LIMITED
- Location
- Sills Road, Willow Farm Business Park, Castle Donington, Derby, England
- Employment Type
- Advanced Apprenticeship
- Salary
- £14,000.00
- Posted
- Company
- EXPEDITORS INTERNATIONAL (UK) LIMITED
- Location
- Sills Road, Willow Farm Business Park, Castle Donington, Derby, England
- Employment Type
- Advanced Apprenticeship
- Salary
- £14,000.00
- Posted