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Airfreight Freight Forwarding Apprentice DHL GLOBAL FORWARDING (UK) LIMITED

DHL are now recruiting for 2 new Freight Forwarding apprentices to join their Birmingham branch! The successful candidates will support our Customers’ logistics by managing the movement of freight. Including import and export of goods from multiple locations across the world. The main focus will be working in the Airfreight Operations Department.

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Closing date: 28 Nov 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £14,625.00

    The salary for this role is £14,625 - £17,000 for first year

  • Working week

    Monday - Friday: 9.00am - 5.30pm

    Total hours per week: 37.5

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    01 Dec 2022

  • Date posted

    01 Nov 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000102703

  • Positions

    2 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

An Apprenticeship to develop towards becoming an International Freight Forwarder, whose overall aim is to manage or support our Customers’ logistics by managing the movement of freight via multiple modes including ocean, road, rail and air shipments. This includes the importing and exporting of goods from multiple locations across the world. The main focus will be working in the Airfreight Operations Department.

  • The update of daily tracking reports and production of weekly and monthly reports for 2 customers. All reports are in Excel so reasonable knowledge essential
  • Develop relationships with customers and colleagues
  • Producing other reports/extracting data when requested - both for internal and external customers
  • Ensure all customer enquiries are responded to promptly and professionally
  • Work with Carriers and Handling Agents to resolve exceptions and discrepancies as they arise
  • Work with other DGF departments on freight planning and coordination
  • Liaise with overseas offices on freight planning and coordination
  • Use Company systems to create, manage and maintain the movement of freight
  • Ensure that all interactions are compliant with DPDHL Code of Conduct and other compliance requirements e.g. anti-corruption
  • Complete all statutory and mandatory training as and when required

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

Level 3 International Freight Forwarding Specialist apprenticeship standard - Air Pathway.

  • 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 candidates, 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 permanent employees.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Administrative skills, Ability to prioritise workload

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent 5 GCSE’s including Maths and English (Grade A*-C/ 4-9) Essential
A Level or equivalent 2 A levels, any additional subject (Grade A - E/Pass Grade) Essential

Things to consider

Vacancies are subject to close at any time subject to volume of applications.

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 1,100 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

Wellington House

Starley Way

Birmingham

B37 7HB

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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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