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International Freight Forward Apprentice M I E S INTERNATIONAL LTD

Professional training will be given on how to manage and service the international supply chain requirements of businesses that are involved in international trade. You will learn how to maintain UK Customs Compliance and how to provide good customer service, whilst maximising a profit within a very competitive environment and industry.

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Closing date: 31 Aug 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £12,675.00

    Pay to be reviewed after 6 months training.

  • Working week

    Monday-Friday 9am-5pm.

    Total hours per week: 37.5

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    01 Sep 2022

  • Date posted

    27 Jun 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000059746

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

Professional training will be provided to fulfill your job role, which will include:

  • Transmit customs entries, export & import
  • Classify commodities
  • Liaise directly with customers.
  • Arrange shipments for All modes of transport (air, sea, courier , road)
  • Recognise international terms of trading (INCOTERMS).
  • Quoting
  • Monitoring shipments
  • Creating & Maintaining job files

Other Responsibilities / Duties:

General office duties, for example:-

  • Opening and distribution of incoming Post / Mail
  • Franking outgoing Post / Mail  
  • Ordering stationery
  • Filing

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

Qualification

  • Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard in International Freight Forwarding Specialist  

Delivery Method

  • Online portfolio to update with learning and development completed onsite
  • Diarised visits from dedicated Trainer/Assessor monthly

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Potential for a permanent position upon successful completion. You could also go onto further training, such as undertaking a Team Leader/Supervisor qualfication. 

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Presentation skills, Administrative skills, Number skills, Team working, Initiative, Patience

Qualifications

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

Things to consider

This Apprenticeship is located in Ashby; please ensure you are able to travel before applying. Loughborough College has the right to close this vacancy before the end date.

About the employer

MIES International Limited was established in 1977 and has always taken an independent and exciting approach to freight management services and international trade solutions. We cover all modes of transport and can arrange comprehensive services for cargo of all descriptions, from small courier shipments to large project cargo, whether by air , sea or road.

Employer

M I E S INTERNATIONAL LTD

Address

Unit C Norman Court

Ivanhoe Business Park

Ashby-de-la-Zouch

LE65 2UZ

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Training

Training provider

LOUGHBOROUGH COLLEGE

Contact

Hayley Cousins

Apprenticeships@loucoll.ac.uk

07827 252299

Apprenticeship standard

International freight forwarding specialist

Level 3 (A level)

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