Freight Forwarding Apprentice - Ocean KCI LOGISTICS LTD

KCI Logistics Ltd are looking for a Freight Forwarding Apprentice to join our busy team. The successful applicant will be given opportunities to learn about all aspects of the business. This will include experience with air, sea and road freight in both import and export scenarios. The role includes gathering and comparing prices from suppliers and providing quotations to customers.

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Closing date: 09 Oct 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £13,000.00

    Discretionary bonus subject to performance review.

  • Working week

    Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm, including a 30 min lunch break.

    Total hours per week: 37.5

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    16 Oct 2023

  • Date posted

    11 Sep 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000197386

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

KCI Logistics Ltd are looking for a Freight Forwarding Apprentice to join our busy team. The successful applicant will be given opportunities to learn about all aspects of the business. This will include experience with air, sea and road freight in both import and export scenarios.

Duties to include:

  • Booking in new jobs
  • Liasing with overseas agents and customers
  • Updating ustomer tracking information
  • Distributing supplier invoices
  • Gathering and comparing prices from suppliers
  • Providing quotations to customers
  • Arranging deliveries
  • Digital filing
  • Learning all aspects of freight forwarding.

Discretionary bonus subject to performance review.

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

  • International Freight Forwarding Specialist Level 3 - Ocean Freight Pathway
  • On and off the job training and location to be confirmed

 

On the job training delivered by the employer
Apprentices without Level 2 English and maths will need to achieve this level prior to taking the end point assessment. For those with an education, health and care plan or a legacy statement the apprenticeships English and mathematics minimum requirement is Entry Level 3
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 6 hours 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?

Once qualified the apprentice could move into all aspects of Freight Forwarding, Customs Clearances, Transport Co-ordinator, Customer Service Assistant.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Organisation skills, Team working, Ability to prioritise workload, Confidence, Work independently

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent Maths and English (Grade A*-C/ 4-9) Essential
A Level or equivalent Any subject (Grade A - E/Pass Grade) Desired
Other 2 years work experience (Grade NA) Desired

About the employer

We are a privately owned Freight Forwarding agent that covers all aspects of general freight forwarding, with a predominant focus on Import seafreight shipments. We are a very dedicated, customer focused team and aim on providing a service that not only meets but exceeds our customer expectations on a regular basis. We are small enough to identify and reward productive and committed staff members, who we hope will grow with us during their career.

Employer

KCI LOGISTICS LTD

Address

THE OLD RECTORY

CHURCH ROAD

BOWERS GIFFORD

SS13 2HG

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Training

Training provider

SEETEC BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY CENTRE LIMITED

Contact

Kayleigh Byner

kayleigh.byner@seetec.co.uk

07732691597

Apprenticeship standard

International freight forwarding specialist

Level 3 (A level)

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