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Key Account Operator Apprentice XPAND LOGISTICS LIMITED

XPand Logistics Limited are recruiting for an International Freight Forwarding Apprentice, whose role will be focussed in the Ocean side. The successful candidate will learn all aspects of transport, including import, export & cross trade shipments. The role will provide a great opportunity for an introduction into the logistics industry.

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Closing date: 31 Aug 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £15,000.00

  • Working week

    Monday – Friday, 9am – 5:30pm.

    Total hours per week: 37.5

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    05 Sep 2022

  • Date posted

    08 Jul 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000063860

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

XPand Logistics Limited are recruiting for an International Freight Forwarding Apprentice, whose role will be focussed in the Ocean side. The successful candidate will learn all aspects of transport, including import, export & cross trade shipments. The role will provide a great opportunity for an introduction into the logistics industry.

  • Learning all modes of transport, both import and export from start to finish.
  • Quoting and billing shipments.
  • Tracking shipments and keeping customer informed.
  • Data entry.
  • Communicating both internally & externally.
  • Admin work to oversee a global 3PL operation.

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

Level 3 International Freight Forwarding apprenticeship standard.

  • On the job training delivered by the employer.
  • 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 20% off the job training activities.
  • Quarterly formal progress review meetings; identifying learning achievements and next steps.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

After completion of the apprenticeship the employee will be a fully multi-modal operator within the industry. This will allow for various career progressions either within an individual mode of logistics or progress to a Key Account Supervisor / Manager.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Organisation skills, Team working, Non judgemental, Can do Attitude, Eager to learn

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent 5 GCSE’s including Maths and English (Grade A*-C/ 4-9) Desired

About the employer

Established in 2000, XPand Logistics Ltd is now seen as one of the few UK forwarders specialising in true customer service for its’ clients.

Employer

XPAND LOGISTICS LIMITED

Address

Unit 2

Essence House Crabtree Road

Thorpe Industrial Estate

TW20 8RN

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Training

Training provider

SEETEC BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY CENTRE LIMITED

Contact

Apprenticeship Recruitment Team

recruitment@seetecoutsource.co.uk

01793847525

Apprenticeship standard

International freight forwarding specialist

Level 3 (A level)

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