Transport Apprentice EAGLE FREIGHT TERMINAL LIMITED

We are offering a foot in the door to the world of transport and logistics! We are a small family run business. We are offering an apprenticeship role within our Transport department, with the view of a permanent position on completion of the course. We have the scope to be able to provide knowledge into the container side of shipping.

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Closing date: 30 Jun 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £11,700.00

  • Working week

    Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm

    Total hours per week: 35

  • Expected duration

    12 Months

  • Possible start date

    03 Jul 2023

  • Date posted

    03 Apr 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000151230

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

We collect containers from the port of Felixstowe, take the goods out of the container and arrange transport on the goods, the role will be working in our transport department, the role includes (but not limited to)

  • Entering delivery notes on to our system
  • Sending delivery notes
  • Uploading POD's once the delivery is completed
  • Answering calls and emails
  • Using the port system to release goods to vehicle registrations
  • Filing
  • Provide quotations for Transport

Volumes of work can vary but it is usually fast paced

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

  • Customer Service Practitioner Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard
  • Functional Skills maths and English Level 2 to be taken if an equivalent grade has not been achieved

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

  • Permanent full time position
  • Option for further training/qualification if desirable

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Confidence

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade Level 2/C/4) Desired
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade Level 2/C/4) Desired

Things to consider

We are in IP6 so ideally needs to be able to travel here. It can be fast paced and sometimes have challenging situations (i.e deliveries gone wrong) so needs someone with the confidence to ask questions and be proactive.

About the employer

We are a family run business, established in 1967. We collect containers from the port of Felixstowe, take the goods out of the container and arrange transport on the goods. The company has long standing staff – we enjoy a laugh together in the office, as well as getting the job at hand done!

Employer

EAGLE FREIGHT TERMINAL LIMITED

Address

Units 1-4 Lodge Lane

Great Blakenham

Ipswich

IP6 0LB

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Training

Training provider

W S TRAINING LTD.

Contact

The Apprenticeship Team

apprenticeships@wstraining.co.uk

01284 788005

Apprenticeship standard

Customer service practitioner

Level 2 (GCSE)

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