Road Logistics International Operations Apprentice

Summary

Are you looking for a challenging and rewarding career in the logistics and freight forwarding industry? Look no further! We are currently seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our International Operations team at East Midlands Gateway.

Annual wage: £15,500 a year
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Training course: International freight forwarding specialist (level 3)
Hours: Working hours: Monday – Friday 9am – 5.15pm
40 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 21 October
Duration: 2 Years
Positions available: 1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

Your Role
As part of our International Operations team, you’ll be building relationships with our customers, other Kuehne and Nagel offices, overseas agents and service providers to ensure the successful transportation of goods across Europe. This is not just another job, it’s an exciting opportunity to be a part of something big and make a real difference. So, if you are ready to take your career to the next level and work with some of the best in the business, then we want to hear from you!
Your Responsibilities:
Our Apprenticeship is a 24 month programme, combining practical on-the-job training with study towards the International Freight Forwarding Level 3 apprenticeship. You will work within a successful team while learning everything you need to know whilst supported by your peers, your managers, and the apprenticeship team within Kuehne+Nagel.

Duties include:

International Haulage via supplier partnerships. Considering import/export balances, haulage costing, fleet management and problem solving issues.
Network management and key accounts including specialist services offered by Kuehne+Nagel to our customers.
Failure management and standard operating procedures to ensure the best level of service to our customers.
Planning of our international line hauls, overseas commercial relationships, invoicing and technical processes for managing shipments.
Customs requirements and procedures for transporting goods.

Your Skills and Experiences

The minimum entry requirement for this apprenticeship is GCSEs at grades 3 – 9 / A*-D including Maths & English)
Our company values candidates who are passionate about providing excellent customer service, have a strong work ethic, and are able to communicate effectively with others. Good planning and organisation skills is important and you will need the ability to multitask and be a self-starter.
Previous use of Microsoft Outlook and Excel is beneficial.
Please be aware that this vacancy does not meet the minimum requirements for visa sponsorship and for apprenticeship funding, candidates must have been resident in the EEA for at least the last 3 years.
This position requires enhanced security clearance checks and by applying for this role you are agreeing to participate in the employment screening process. This process will include criminal record checking and identify validation. Any appointment will be strictly condition upon and subject to the receipt of satisfactory results of these checks.
This is an entry level training position. If you are already qualified or experienced in this area of work, this is unlikely to be the position for you. However, we would welcome your application for one of our other vacancies which can be found on our website.

Key Information:
Apprenticeship Contract: Fixed Term 2 years
Working hours: Monday – Friday 9am – 5.15pm
Place of work: hybrid, including a Friday or a Monday each week. Will be expected onsite full time until performance expectations met & initial training completed. If approved, opportunity to work from home 2-3 days a week is available.

Where you’ll work

Unit 4

Wilders Way, Kegworth

Derby

DE74 2BB

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

SR APPRENTICESHIPS LIMITED

Your training course

International freight forwarding specialist (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Select freight forwarding services based on customer requirements, taking into account country specific factors, delivery times and modes.

Use generic or bespoke ICT systems in order to enter and monitor data on importing or exporting goods.

Book, plan and monitor international shipments, using manual or ICT systems, in accordance with the rules and regulations that apply to that area of the world and to the goods consigned.

Prepare a customs declaration to a national standard, or give custom clearance instructions to a third party.

Use data systems to submit the information required by customs authorities as part of the management of the international movement of goods.

Produce freight costings and invoices in line with Incoterms, customer profile or sales contract.

Identify and source data from customers, systems or colleagues.

Identify and resolve problems in line with responsibilities.

Create and maintain productive working relationships with internal and external customers.

Adapt communication based on the situation and the audience.

Identify problems outside of limits of responsibility and escalate within company policy.

Communicate in writing, preparing communications on technical matters.

Communicate with others verbally, including internal and external customers.

Air. Use and adapt terminology appropriate to the air freight industry.

Air. Select and use documentation appropriate to the air freight industry.

Ocean. Use and adapt terminology appropriate to the ocean freight industry.

Ocean. Select and use documentation appropriate to the ocean freight industry.

Road. Use and adapt terminology appropriate to the road freight industry.

Road. Select and use documentation appropriate to the road freight industry.