Freight Forwarding Logistics Apprentice EXPEDITORS INTERNATIONAL (UK) LIMITED

What you will do in your working day

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Air, Ocean, Tracson roles:

• Ensure smooth and timely freight process flow.
• Ensure accurate and timely data entry into our operational system
• Track and Trace Files and reporting
• Use both export and import dashboards timely
• Ensure accurate and timely billing
• Ensure delivery of freight and timely clearance when applicable
• Interact with our customers in arranging their shipments, meeting customer service standards
• Contribute to maintain good relationships and good customer service, with customers and suppliers
• Meet compliance at all times to regulations internal and external in accordance with government regulations
• Understand department process flow, and look for best practices to improve operational efficiency and productivity

Customs Brokerage role:

• Accurate and timely data entry through Expeditors software
• Receive & prepare Customs Declarations documents
• Update clearance status in a timely manner to customers
• Adherence to procedures and productivity standards and ensure smooth flow of
• Continuous self-development by attending training classes and accumulate required number of training hours

Personal Development:

• Meets company standards of 52 hours training per year per employee
• Keep on track with all Apprenticeship assignments
• Attend training classes when required
• Complete mandatory training when required

The training you will be getting

• 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 to expect at the end of your apprenticeship

• Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship programme there are opportunities for continued professional development, advancement to agent role and beyond