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Air Logistics Operational Care Specialist Apprentice Kuehne+Nagel

We are currently recruiting for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our hugely successful international Operational Care team in Manchester as an Air Logistics Apprentice. This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the world’s leading logistics and freight forwarding companies.

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

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Closing date: 21 Jul 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £15,500.00

  • Working week

    Monday - Friday, between 09:00 - 17.00

    Total hours per week: 37.5

  • Expected duration

    2 Years

  • Possible start date

    27 Jul 2022

  • Date posted

    19 May 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000046969

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

We are currently recruiting for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our hugely successful international Operational Care team in Manchester as an Air Logistics Apprentice. This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the world’s leading logistics and freight forwarding companies and will help you to gain an insight into the industry and help you to forge a career in Air Logistics.

Your Role 

The Operational Care Specialist Apprentice will be part of a team within the Operational Care Centre (OCC) responsible for coordinating transport activities by: executing the necessary bookings with our partners and gateways, executing the requisite data entry associated with transport document generation, generating the required documentation, and liaising with our customer care specialists to ensure specific requirements are met (Transit Times, Carrier selection, Routings etc.). The role will involve dealing with a wide variety of cargo to and from all reaches of the Globe! The Operational Care Specialist is responsible for managing the coordination of customer shipments by securing buy rates (when required) as well as capacity with qualified carriers/partners and or via the KN gateways. All of these activities are to be performed in compliance with rules and regulations governing air transport.

Your Responsibilities 

Our Apprenticeship is a 24 month programme, combining practical on-the-job training with study towards the Business Administration 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.

Aligning with our Customer Care Teams to meet and exceed our Customer’s requirements
Manage and complete operational tasks, including issuing International Transport Documentation and arranging domestic collections and deliveries
Monitor operational performance
Service Exception Recovery
Document management
Communicating with our internal Team, overseas offices and suppliers

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

Training to be provided
 

You will be supported by tutors and assessors to achieve a level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship Standard
Functional Skills maths and English

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

There is a very high possibility to be able to grow within the company and unlimited progression

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Team working, Interpersonal skills, Cope with Change, Embrace new technologies, Manage conflicting priorities, Work on own initiative, Time management skills

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent Maths and English (Grade Five GCSE's at grades 3–9/A*-D) Desired

About the employer

Since 1890, when the business was founded in Bremen, Germany, by August Kuehne and Friedrich Nagel, Kuehne + Nagel has grown into one of the world’s leading logistics providers. Today, the Kuehne + Nagel Group has more than 1,300 offices in over 100 countries, with over 70,000 employees. Our key business activities and market position are built on the company’s truly world class capabilities. We provide logistics services to virtually all key industry sectors including: Aerospace Automotive FMCG High Tech Industrials Oil & Gas Logistics Pharma & Healthcare Retail.

Employer

Kuehne+Nagel

Address

Kuehne+Nagel Ltd, Building 317

World Freight Terminal

Manchester Airport

M90 5NA

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Training

Training provider

SR APPRENTICESHIPS LIMITED

Contact

Louise Spring

louise.spring@sr-apprenticeships.co.uk

07485302270

Apprenticeship standard

Business administrator

Level 3 (A level)

Employer's Application Instructions

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

Apply now

Closing date: 21 Jul 2022