Business and Logistics Administration Apprentice
DEPENDABLE LOGISTICS LIMITED
104 Berth, Herbert Walker Avenue, Western Docks, Southampton, SO15 1HJ
Closes in 25 days (Tuesday 12 November at 11:59pm)
Posted on 9 October 2024
Contents
Summary
Great position! Dependable Logistics are seeking a Business Administrator apprentice to assist in a busy and successful Logistics office. You’ll help different departments and this is a great chance to start your career. Apply now!
- Annual wage
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£16,500 a year
Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)
£8.50 per hour = approximately £318 per week approximately £16,500 per annum
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday, 08:30 - 17:30
(1 hour lunch).
40 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Wednesday 20 November
- Duration
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1 year 3 months
- Positions available
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2
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
This is a great chance to start your career in business! Learn about running fleets of vehicles, warehousing containers of freight and international shipping and clearances.
Job duties will include;
- Answer calls and handle where possible
- Handling and responding to emails
- Making up paper job files
- Entering data into the in-house IT database
- Generating delivery notes
- Filing, scanning, photocopying
- Basic administration
- Assist management when required
- Entering information into CNS
You’ll remain in the same open plan office but working on 3 different stations helping the Warehousing, Transport and Import/Export teams, rotating around to help build your knowledge.
By completing the tasks above, you’ll be improving the operational efficiency of the business. Full training will be given in order to complete the above duties to the best of your ability. Formation Freight Services have previously had a successful apprentice.
We have a progression path mapped out to help you develop and grow in the company.
Where you’ll work
Dependable Logistics
Chamber D, E & F
The Warehouse Facility
104 Berth, Herbert Walker Avenue, Western Docks, Southampton
SO15 1HJ
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
BOOM TRAINING LIMITED
Your training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
Your training plan
Level 3 Business Administrator Standard, which includes:
- Modules covering Skills, Knowledge, and Behaviours in Business
- You'll have a personal tutor to guide you through your training
- You will attend 1:1 sessions with your tutor every 2/3 weeks
- End-Point Assessment (online)
- Group classes with other learners
- Functional Skills Level 2 in maths & English if required
- Business Administrator Certificate from IFATE and City & Guilds
- Training will be completed within the office working hours
- Meetings with the assessor coach will take place on a fortnightly basis
More information here:
https://boomtrainingltd.co.uk/courses/apprenticeships
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4/C or above)
- Maths (grade 4/C or above)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Confident
- Outgoing
Other requirements
The ability to drive would be an advantage due to the location of the office.
About this company
We are a Southampton based shipping agent that has been established since 2001. Services we offer include; transport, warehousing and customs clearance.
After this apprenticeship
- If the apprentice proves to be successful with his/her duties, the role may be expanded once the apprenticeship is completed.
- There would no doubt be an opportunity amongst the divisions for employment on a salary circa £25K upon completion of the apprenticeship.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
BOOM TRAINING LIMITED
Amy Gould
amy@boomtrainingltd.co.uk
02380004210
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000281361.
Apply now
Closes in 25 days (Tuesday 12 November at 11:59pm)
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