Apprentice Business Support (International Shipping)

Summary

The role of the apprentice will involve learning all aspects of international shipping through rotation within the export team and then later the import team. The Apprentice will gain many administration skills working with us and will work towards Business Administrator, Level 3 qualification with ACL Essex.

Annual wage

£15,000 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

£8 Per Hour April onwards increase to £8.75 per hour

Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Friday, 8.30am until 5.00pm, with one hour lunch break.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Possible start date

Monday 3 February

Duration

1 year 9 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

The Apprentice will learn all operational functions involved in Warehousing, Exporting and Importing of different types of cargo to and from global markets.

Key responsibilities will include:

Accurate data input
Learning all of the company’s operating systems
Dealing with export and import paperwork
Investigating queries
Prioritising workloads

Where you’ll work

Unit B1

East Gores Business Park, Salmons Lane

Coggeshall

Colchester

CO6 1RZ

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

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

Your training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Skilled in the use of multiple IT packages and systems relevant to the organisation in order to: write letters or emails, create proposals, perform financial processes, record and analyse data. Examples include MS Office or equivalent packages. Able to choose the most appropriate IT solution to suit the business problem. Able to update and review databases, record information and produce data analysis where required.
Produces accurate records and documents including: emails, letters, files, payments, reports and proposals. Makes recommendations for improvements and present solutions to management. Drafts correspondence, writes reports and able to review others' work. Maintains records and files, handles confidential information in compliance with the organisation's procedures. Coaches others in the processes required to complete these tasks.
Exercises proactivity and good judgement. Makes effective decisions based on sound reasoning and is able to deal with challenges in a mature way. Seeks advice of more experienced team members when appropriate.
Builds and maintains positive relationships within their own team and across the organisation. Demonstrates ability to influence and challenge appropriately. Becomes a role model to peers and team members, developing coaching skills as they gain area knowledge.
Demonstrates good communication skills, whether face-to-face, on the telephone, in writing or on digital platforms. Uses the most appropriate channels to communicate effectively. Demonstrates agility and confidence in communications, carrying authority appropriately. Understands and applies social media solutions appropriately. Answers questions from inside and outside of the organisation, representing the organisation or department.
Completes tasks to a high standard. Demonstrates the necessary level of expertise required to complete tasks and applies themself to continuously improve their work. Is able to review processes autonomously and make suggestions for improvements. Shares administrative best-practice across the organisation e.g. coaches others to perform tasks correctly. Applies problem-solving skills to resolve challenging or complex complaints and is a key point of contact for addressing issues.
Takes responsibility for initiating and completing tasks, manages priorities and time in order to successfully meet deadlines. Positively manages the expectations of colleagues at all levels and sets a positive example for others in the workplace. Makes suggestions for improvements to working practice, showing understanding of implications beyond the immediate environment (e.g. impact on clients, suppliers, other parts of the organisation). Manages resources e.g. equipment or facilities. Organises meetings and events, takes minutes during meetings and creates action logs as appropriate. Takes responsibility for logistics e.g. travel and accommodation.
Uses relevant project management principles and tools to scope, plan, monitor and report. Plans required resources to successfully deliver projects. Undertakes and leads projects as and when required.

Your training plan

Business Administrator apprenticeship, to include:

Level 3 Diploma for Business Administrator
Level 2 Knowledge Component
Functional Skills (as required)
PLTS
Delivery method and location of training to be confirmed

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English (grade C/4)
Maths (grade C/4)

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
Confident and outgoing
Good Time Management
Flexible Attitude

Other requirements

The candidate will need to show that they are competent in English and Maths with a good knowledge of IT.

About this company

BritAm Shipping is a Freight Forwarding agent handling international shipments by sea and air for a diverse number of clients.

https://www.britamshipping.com/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Future prospects may include being employed in a full time role with responsibilities facing your own suppliers and customers. Full time employment would include a competitive salary with regular performance reviews.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

Leon Black

Leon.Black@essex.gov.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000295981.

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