Air Freight Import & Export Co-ordinator Apprentice
MERIDIAN FREIGHT SERVICES LTD
COLNBROOK, SL3 0QT
Closes in 8 days (Monday 14 October at 11:59pm)
Posted on 12 September 2024
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Summary
Learning to apply a range of skills in order to provide an excellent service to customers including answering incoming calls, responding to emails, data entry and assisting with general administrative duties. This role is an on-going learning role within a busy freight forwarding company, with opportunities to progress.
- Annual wage
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£16,000 a year
Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)
Performance increases throughout employment.
- Training course
- International freight forwarding specialist (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday 9:00am to 5:30pm.
37 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Monday 21 October
- Duration
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1 Year 6 Months
- Positions available
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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
Working openly and collaboratively in a small operational team where good communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize and organize your workload are essential. A major aspect of the role will require communication with customers directly, so a positive attitude and friendly professional demeanour are also critical.
- Assisting the general administration of the customer booking process
- Data entry of work in NetFreight (Operational System)
- Development of Knowledge of Air, Sea and Road Freight markets and procedures
- Airline bookings, preparation of export documentation
- Liaising with the Transport Department to book collections, deliveries, airport transfers etc.
- Support the business in maintaining a positive and enjoyable working experience, aligned with our culture and values
- Airline bookings, preparation of export documentation.
Liaising with Transport Department to book collections, deliveries, airport transfers etc. - Support the business in maintaining a positive and enjoyable working experience, aligned with our culture and values
Where you’ll work
UNIT 5
THE POLYGON BUSINESS CENTRE
DAVID ROAD
COLNBROOK
SL3 0QT
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
Your training plan
Level 3 International Freight Forwarding Specialist apprenticeship standard - Air Freight Pathway
- 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 apprenticeship 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
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
- Maths & English (grade A*-C / 4-9)
Desirable qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
- ICT (grade A*-C / 4-9)
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
- Time keeping
- Positive attitude
- Eager to learn
- Professional manner
Other requirements
Vacancies are subject to close at any time subject to volume of applications. Please note due to the location a driving licence would be beneficial as the closest bus stop is approximately 1 mile away. We would require at least one reference of previous work experience.
About this company
Meridian Freight Services is an International Freight Forwarding company, founded in 1982, providing transportation and consultancy services. Built on robust and sound business practises, the company has grown and evolved through several worldwide economic business cycles. Despite advances in paperless trading, our industry remains a people-orientated business. Our staff are highly valued resource, greatly appreciated by our clients. Every client knows that there is a dedicated professional looking after their interests. Our areas of specialism include the high value artwork sector, movement of live animals, repatriation and on-airport supervision at Heathrow Airport with our BAA accredited ID Pass Scheme. Our core values of trust, loyalty and integrity centre around putting our customers at the heart of what we do. We therefore work in a highly collaborative way with the common focus of delivering operational excellence.
After this apprenticeship
Permanent position within Art and Cultural services, full time permanent position within the team.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
SEETEC BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY CENTRE LIMITED
Kayleigh Byner
kayleigh.byner@seetec.co.uk
07732691597
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000276338.
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Closes in 8 days (Monday 14 October at 11:59pm)
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