Logistics and Customs Apprentice
JUNGHEINRICH UK LIMITED
Buckinghamshire (MK7 8HX)
Closes in 16 days (Monday 4 August 2025 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 18 July 2025
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Summary
This is a fantastic opportunity to join our Logistics & Customs department - an essential function within Jungheinrich’s growing UK business. Over a 36-month structured programme, you’ll work towards a Level 3 Business Administrator apprenticeship, with potential to progress onto a Level 3 International Freight Forwarding standard.
- Wage
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£20,000 a year
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Apprentices have access to full Jungheinrich benefits package. Salary increases after passing milestones each year.
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday, working hours TBC
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 15 September 2025
- Duration
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3 years
- Positions available
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1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
Where you'll work
Sherbourne House
Sherbourne Drive Tilbrook
Milton Keynes
Buckinghamshire
MK7 8HX
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
INTEC BUSINESS COLLEGES LIMITED
Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
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What you'll learn
Course contents
- Skilled in the use of multiple IT packages and systems relevant to the organisation in order to: write letters or emails, create proposals, perform financial processes, record and analyse data. Examples include MS Office or equivalent packages. Able to choose the most appropriate IT solution to suit the business problem. Able to update and review databases, record information and produce data analysis where required.
- Produces accurate records and documents including: emails, letters, files, payments, reports and proposals. Makes recommendations for improvements and present solutions to management. Drafts correspondence, writes reports and able to review others' work. Maintains records and files, handles confidential information in compliance with the organisation's procedures. Coaches others in the processes required to complete these tasks.
- Exercises proactivity and good judgement. Makes effective decisions based on sound reasoning and is able to deal with challenges in a mature way. Seeks advice of more experienced team members when appropriate.
- Builds and maintains positive relationships within their own team and across the organisation. Demonstrates ability to influence and challenge appropriately. Becomes a role model to peers and team members, developing coaching skills as they gain area knowledge.
- Demonstrates good communication skills, whether face-to-face, on the telephone, in writing or on digital platforms. Uses the most appropriate channels to communicate effectively. Demonstrates agility and confidence in communications, carrying authority appropriately. Understands and applies social media solutions appropriately. Answers questions from inside and outside of the organisation, representing the organisation or department.
- Completes tasks to a high standard. Demonstrates the necessary level of expertise required to complete tasks and applies themself to continuously improve their work. Is able to review processes autonomously and make suggestions for improvements. Shares administrative best-practice across the organisation e.g. coaches others to perform tasks correctly. Applies problem-solving skills to resolve challenging or complex complaints and is a key point of contact for addressing issues.
- Takes responsibility for initiating and completing tasks, manages priorities and time in order to successfully meet deadlines. Positively manages the expectations of colleagues at all levels and sets a positive example for others in the workplace. Makes suggestions for improvements to working practice, showing understanding of implications beyond the immediate environment (e.g. impact on clients, suppliers, other parts of the organisation). Manages resources e.g. equipment or facilities. Organises meetings and events, takes minutes during meetings and creates action logs as appropriate. Takes responsibility for logistics e.g. travel and accommodation.
- Uses relevant project management principles and tools to scope, plan, monitor and report. Plans required resources to successfully deliver projects. Undertakes and leads projects as and when required.
Training schedule
More training information
As a Logistics & Customs Apprentice, you will receive structured training and support to help you develop core knowledge and skills in logistics administration and international customs compliance. This 36-month programme will lead to a Level 3 Business Administrator apprenticeship, with the opportunity to progress into further development through the Level 3 International Freight Forwarding apprenticeship standard.
Requirements
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
About this employer
We are a market leader for intralogistic solutions for small to large customers. Our UK Head Office is located in Milton Keynes. This lies at the hub of an additional six strategically sited Customer Service Centres in Scotland (Motherwell), the North West (Warrington) and the South West (Bristol) . Jungheinrich UK now offers the most comprehensive range of materials handling solutions and services available from a single source.
https://www.jungheinrich.com/en (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
25 days holidays, plus 8 bank holidays. Stakeholder Pension matching up to 10% contributions. One of the most comprehensive Private Medical Insurance Policies available. Free to all employees as a taxable benefit
After this apprenticeship
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The contact for this apprenticeship is:
JUNGHEINRICH UK LIMITED
Emma Allen
recruitment@jungheinrich.co.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000332532.
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Closes in 16 days (Monday 4 August 2025 at 11:59pm)
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