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Logistics Operations Apprentice GREEN LEAVES LOGISTICS LTD

Green Leaves Logistics Ltd have an exciting international freight Forwarding apprenticeship, helping to deliver on growth targets by delivering exceptional customer service through expert freight and process management.

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Closing date: 09 Aug 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £11,700.00

  • Working week

    Monday to Thursday 8.30am to 5.00pm. Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm

    Total hours per week: 37.5

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    15 Aug 2022

  • Date posted

    13 Jul 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000065378

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

Use online tracking & communicate with suppliers/agents

Process customer bookings

Manage shipments via our systems

Arrange customs documentation for imports & exports

Complete & issue documentation to relevant parties in a timely manner

Upload shipping documentation to online customer portal

Issue Carbon Credit Certificates & Statements

Support management of carbon removal.

Check supplier invoices against quotes/rates structure

Maintain monthly tariffs provided by ocean carriers.

Request rates from suppliers/agents

Create quotes for customers

Submit customs clearance instructions

Customs duty & VAT invoices.

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

International Freight Forwarding Level 3 qualification.

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?

For the right candidate this is a fantastic opportunity to develop a career with a small but growing environmentally conscious logistics, supply chain company.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Administrative skills, Logical, Initiative, Basic Maths, Geography knowledge, Environmentally conscious, respect the views of others, Trustworthy, kind & helpful, Driven to succeed

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent Maths, English & Geography (Grade 9 - 4 / A*- C) Desired

Things to consider

From 1st April 2022 The NMW rate for apprentices is £4.81 per hour. This applies to 16-18-year-old apprentices and those aged 19 and over in the first year of their Apprenticeship. For all other apprentices the National Minimum wage appropriate to their age applies. Vacancies are subject to close at any time subject to volume of applications.

About the employer

Established in 2020 Green Leaves Logistics is an international air, land and ocean transport and logistics provider that is passionate about wellness, committed to our environment and determined to provide our customers with the best possible experience. We support businesses of all sizes, on their journey to “net zero” by positively offsetting any carbon that cannot be avoided from their shipments, as part of our commitment to our environment.

Employer

GREEN LEAVES LOGISTICS LTD

Address

95 Spencer Street

Birmingham

B18 6DA

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Training

Training provider

SEETEC BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY CENTRE LIMITED

Contact

Seetec Outsource Training and Skills

recruitment@seetecoutsource.co.uk

01793847525

Apprenticeship standard

International freight forwarding specialist

Level 3 (A level)

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