Apprentice Partnerships Development Coordinator

Summary

Warrant are looking for a Freight Forwarding Apprentice to join them as a Partnerships Development Coordinator. This is an exciting role for those interested in a career in logistics. Candidates will be part of this busy and growing organisation, gaining an Advanced Apprenticeship qualification, with the prospect to progress to a full-time role.

Annual wage: £13,312 a year
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Training course: International freight forwarding specialist (level 3)
Hours: 08:30-17:00 or 09:00-17:30 (½ hour unpaid lunch). Days to be confirmed.
40 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 18 November
Duration: 1 year 6 months
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

As the Partnerships Development Coordinator apprentice, you will study towards your Fright Forwarding apprenticeship qualification covering skills and academic learning, while earning a wage and gaining valuable work experience.

Based at Warrant on Regent Road, Liverpool, you will be working alongside a mentor to support and guide you in efficient processes, customer support, and various administrative duties, whilst also engaging with internal and external customers with a focus on business growth.

Some of the main duties and responsibilities include:

Carry out department administration responsibilities
Accurately quoting clients/agents on potential and existing business.
Log any opportunities when they become available via our global partner network and own research.
Working very closely with other departments within the company

The Partnerships Development Coordinator apprentice is expected to deliver their responsibilities efficiently and with integrity – showing a positive attitude. The role involves demonstrating strong communication skills (both written and verbal) and adopting a proactive approach to further developing these skills. The is also expected to show initiative in managing priorities and own time, having a basic understanding of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office would be an advantage – but not essential; we will provide you with the support and guidance you need to develop these skills.

Once you have applied for this vacancy AEA will contact you to organise an interview, if your application meets the required criteria. We will contact you using the details you provide us with in your application and would ask if you would regularly check and reply asap so that you do not miss this opportunity.

Where you’ll work

Warrant House

157 Regent Road, Kirkdale

Liverpool

L5 9TF

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

SEETEC BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY CENTRE 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.