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Business Administration Apprentice AVOCET CLEARANCE LIMITED

Avocet Clearance are looking for someone to join their growing Manchester based team and undertake a Business Administration Apprenticeship. The job involves raising job files, making safety & security declarations, raising basic customs declarations and liaising with clients, predominantly for road imports and exports between the UK and Europe.

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Closing date: 01 Oct 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £9,937.50

  • Working week

    Monday to Friday, shift pattern. Working hours and shifts to be confirmed.

    Total hours per week: 37.5

  • Expected duration

    15 Months

  • Possible start date

    02 Oct 2022

  • Date posted

    07 Jun 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000051667

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • Read, understand and verify commercial paperwork for customs purposes
  • Raise job files (identify job type, importer, exporter and client)
  • Transmission of safety & security declarations
  • Completion of basic customs import and export entries
  • Answering the phone and responding to customer enquiries
  • Monitoring inbox and replying by email to clients
  • Responding to requests in a timely manner
  • Invoicing and file closure

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

Our Level 3 qualification will cover 6 modules that will provide the training for participants to develop excellent professionalism and interpersonal skills to support the aims, values and vision of an organisation. The training will be delivered either online via Teams or in person at our learning centre by our industry experts enabling the learner to work towards a Level 3 Business Administration qualification. The entry requirement for this apprenticeship will be decided by each employer, but may typically be five GCSEs at Grade C (4) or higher.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

This qualification will prepare you for employment as a Business Administrator. Upon completion of this apprenticeship, you may consider higher apprenticeships or additional professional qualifications and training.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Initiative, Self-Motivation, Confidence

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade C/4) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade C/4) Essential

About the employer

A freight clearance company that specialises in supporting businesses with both existing international trade clearance and new EU clearance requirements. With an extensive network of overseas agents, they are able to arrange collections or delivery of freight worldwide, by any mode of transport. They offer competitive rates, cargo tracking and their experienced team are there to guide you through every step of the process. They also offer a 24-hour service, 7 days a week and they specialise in all modes of transport and have links at all major ports across the United Kingdom.

Employer

AVOCET CLEARANCE LIMITED

Address

CENTURION HOUSE

129 DEANSGATE

MANCHESTER

M3 3WR

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Training

Training provider

GUARD BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LIMITED

Apprenticeship standard

Business administrator

Level 3 (A level)

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