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International Freight Forward Apprentice - Feltham TOLL GLOBAL FORWARDING GROUP (UK) LIMITED

Toll Global Forwarding are offering candidates an exciting opportunity to join our business in the UK at a time of growth to kick start their careers in the Freight Forwarding & 3PL Industry. This is a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate!

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Closing date: 01 Dec 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £16,000.00

  • Working week

    Mon - Fri (some weekends) ranging from 8am - 6pm. Shifts TBD.

    Total hours per week: 37.5

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    10 Dec 2022

  • Date posted

    24 Oct 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000100782

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • To handle all documentation relating to shipment to create and maintain job files in an accurate and timely manner
  • To deal with all aspects of international and domestic freight movements
  • To monitor flights and vessel arrival times and inform the customer of any disruptions
  • To act as a conduit between customers and suppliers to ensure all needs are met within the specified delivery schedule
  • To liaise with overseas offices for shipment movements, taking responsibility for monitoring progress and keeping the customer updated
  • Updating customer reports ensuring accuracy before sending to customers
  • Booking deliveries
  • Completing customs declarations
  • Raising of customer invoices and making sure a job is profitable
  • Any other reasonable request made from time to time
  • To ensure “Best in Class” customer service is consistently delivered

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

Studying remotely with West Thames College.

  • L3 International Freight Forward Standard
  • Functional Skills maths and English at L2 (if required)

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Potentially moving into a senior position within the company.

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, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Initiative, Patience

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4 and above) Desired
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4 and above) Desired

About the employer

The Toll Group is an Australian-based subsidiary of Japan Post Holdings with operations in transportation, warehousing and logistics in road, rail, sea and air. It has three divisions; Global Express, Global Forwarding, Global Logistics

Employer

TOLL GLOBAL FORWARDING GROUP (UK) LIMITED

Address

Australis House Unit 2 Heron Way

Feltham

TW14 0AR

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Training

Training provider

WEST THAMES COLLEGE

Contact

Jasmine Matthias

Jasmine.Matthias@west-thames.ac.uk

07912 780097

Apprenticeship standard

International freight forwarding specialist

Level 3 (A level)

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