APPRENTICESHIP – Air Logistics National Service Excellence Team Kuehne+Nagel

This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the world’s leading logistics and freight forwarding companies and will help you to gain an insight into the industry and help you to forge a career in logistics. The role includes processing re-engineering/optimisation, lean methodology/value stream mapping and project management.

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

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Closing date: 30 Jun 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £15,500.00

  • Working week

    Monday – Friday, 08:30 – 17:30, with 1 hour lunch break (office based).

    Total hours per week: 40.0

  • Expected duration

    24 Months

  • Possible start date

    25 Sep 2023

  • Date posted

    03 May 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Higher
    Level 4 (Higher national Certificate)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000160417

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

We are currently recruiting for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our hugely successful international air logistics service excellence team in Heathrow as an improvement practitioner apprentice.

This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the world’s leading logistics and freight forwarding companies and will help you to gain an insight into the industry and help you to forge a career in logistics.

You will work within a successful team while learning everything you need to know whilst supported by your peers, your managers, and the apprenticeship team within Kuehne+Nagel.

Your Responsibilities:

  • Process re-engineering/optimisation
  • Lean methodology/Value stream mapping
  • Project management
  • Monitoring of all urgent high profile shipments
  • Issue management and resolution
  • Continuous innovation, creation & implementation
  • Visualisation of performance metric

Your Skills and Experiences:

  • Five GCSEs at grades 3 - 9 / A* - D (including Maths & English at 4/C)
  • Excellent Customer Service skills
  • Have a strong attention to detail and accuracy
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage conflicting priorities

Key Information:

  • Apprenticeship Contract: 25th Sep 2023 – 19th Sept 2025
  • Recruitment Process: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis
  • Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview onsite

Good reasons to join:

  • You will be joining an amazing group of apprentices and can look forward to a competitive starting salary, attractive benefits and an Apprentice NUS discount card
  • Your starting salary will be £15,500 in year one with an increase after 12 months and there's also a great bonus on offer once you have fully completed your apprenticeship
  • You will be supported throughout by a network of mentors, line managers and previous apprentices to help you achieve your qualifications and progress along your apprenticeship journey

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

Level 4 Improvement Practitioner Apprenticeship Standard:

  • End-Point Assessment (EPA)
  • This apprenticeship will be delivered in the workplace
  • You will have a dedicated assessor who will provide guidance and monitor progress throughout
  • You will have access to an online portfolio to allow you to monitor your progress and log work completed

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

  • The potential to move into a role in a successful, dynamic company for the right candidate
  • Be a part of a strong team of performance driven colleagues
  • Great future career prospects for advancement
  • A professional working environment

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Presentation skills, Administrative skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent Maths and English (Grade 4/c or above) Essential

About the employer

With over 80,000 employees at some 1,300 locations in over 100 countries, the Kuehne+Nagel Group is one of the world’s leading logistics companies. As an employer, Kuehne+Nagel stands for equal opportunity and we are committed to diversity in our teams with regard to people with disabilities. We believe that you can make a valuable contribution to Kuehne+Nagel and look forward to receiving your application.

Employer

Kuehne+Nagel

Address

Unit 1

Girling Way

Feltham

TW14 0PH

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Training

Training provider

SR APPRENTICESHIPS LIMITED

Apprenticeship standard

Improvement practitioner

Level 4 (Higher national Certificate)

Employer's Application Instructions

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

Apply now

Closing date: 30 Jun 2023