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Freight Forwarding Apprentice - Air DHL GLOBAL FORWARDING (UK) LIMITED

An apprenticeship to become an International Freight Forwarder, whose overall aim is to manage or support our customers’ logistics by arranging the movement of freight via air or ocean, and / or road. This can include exporting and importing goods from and to the UK and across the world. The main focus will be working in the Air Freight Department.

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Closing date: 12 Dec 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £15,600.00

    The salary for this role is £15,600 - £18,000 for first year

  • Working week

    Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.30pm

    Total hours per week: 37.5

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    03 Jan 2023

  • Date posted

    19 Oct 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000099116

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

An apprenticeship to become an International Freight Forwarder, whose overall aim is to manage or support our customers’ logistics by arranging the movement of freight via air or ocean, and / or road. This can include exporting and importing goods from and to the UK and across the world. The main focus will be working in the Air Freight Department.

  • Develop relationships with customers & colleagues
  • Respond to all customer enquiries
  • Adhere to Customs Compliance procedures and documentation
  • Liaise directly with departments on shipment planning and coordination
  • Liaise directly with Transport & Warehouse teams on shipment planning and coordination
  • Liaise directly with overseas offices on shipment planning and coordination
  • Manage allocated customers against agreed Standard Operating Procedure
  • Use Cargo Wise to create, manage and maintain London Airfreight shipments
  • Carry out any other duties as required
  • Ensure that all interactions are compliant with DPDHL Code of Conduct and other compliance requirements e.g. anti corruption

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

Level 3 International Freight Forwarding Specialist 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?

  • For the right candidate, based on your development and performance during the apprenticeship, the aim is that apprentices move into a permanent position within the business towards the end of their Fixed Term Contract - subject to a suitable vacancy being available at that time and in line with the selection process for the role. We also offer a competitive salary with incremental increases and benefits in line with employees

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Team working, Eager to learn, Positive attitude

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent 5 GCSE’s including Maths and English (Grade A*-C/ 4-9) Essential
A Level or equivalent Additional Subject (Grade A - E/Pass Grade) Essential

Things to consider

All applicants must have: Minimum of 5 x GCSE passes including English and Maths, minimum of 2 x A level pass A – E/ equivalent qualification OR 2 years work experience.

About the employer

DHL Global Forwarding (DGF) is one of the five DHL divisions within DPDHL Group. DGF UK specialise in shipping freight by air and sea. We are the world and UK market leader for airfreight and number two for ocean freight. At DGF we have over 30,000 employees working across more than 200 countries. In the UK we have over 1,000 colleagues working across office, warehouse and transport roles. We collect, store and deliver the goods and handle customs formalities.

Employer

DHL GLOBAL FORWARDING (UK) LIMITED

Address

Danzas House

Dawley Park

Hayes

UB3 1HJ

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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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