Project Coordinator Apprentice – Industrial Projects

DHL GLOBAL FORWARDING (UK) LIMITED

Staines Upon Thames (TW18 3HR)

Closes in 15 days (Friday 2 October 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 16 September 2026

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Summary

You will support the Industrial Projects team in delivering high levels of customer service, operational excellence & compliance across Air, Ocean Freight, and project cargo tasks. This role is designed for an individual starting their career in logistics, to develop the skills required to become a fully competent Project Coordinator.

• Wage:

  £15,600 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

  National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

  Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

  Salary reviewed after 12 months.

• Training course: Business administrator (level 3)
• Hours: Monday to Friday 9am – 5.30pm

  37 hours 30 minutes a week

• Start date:

  Monday 19 October 2026

• Duration:

  1 year 6 months

• Positions available:

  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

• Learn the fundamentals of Air Freight, Ocean Freight, and Industrial Projects operations through on-the-job training and mentoring.
• Support the coordination of customer shipments and ensure operational and customer requirements are met.
• Assist with shipment tracking, customer updates, and status reporting.
• Develop an understanding of project cargo, out of gauge movements, and specialist logistics solutions.
• Support the team in maintaining accurate operational records and system updates.
• Assist with preparing shipping documentation and ensuring information is completed accurately and on time.
• Work closely with operations, warehouse teams, overseas offices, and other departments to support the smooth movement of customer cargo.
• Respond professionally to customer and internal enquiries, escalating issues to senior team members where required.
• Participate in team meetings, performance reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Learn and follow all customer-specific procedures and operational processes.
• Develop an understanding of key performance indicators (KPIs) and contribute to achieving team and station objectives.
• Take an active role in personal development by completing apprenticeship training, seeking feedback, and working towards agreed learning objectives.
• Maintain compliance with DPDHL policies, including Health & Safety, Security, Code of Conduct, and Anti-Corruption requirements.
• Contribute positively to a collaborative team environment and support colleagues when required.
• Ensures that all interactions are compliant with DPDHL Code of Conduct and other compliance requirements e.g. anti-corruption
• Contribute to the First Choice continuous improvement program

Where you'll work

2 Pine Trees
Chertsey Lane
Staines Upon Thames
TW18 3HR

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

SEETEC BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY CENTRE 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

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.

More training information

Internal systems training will be provided by the employer.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

• English (grade Minimum Grade C or 4)
• Maths (grade Minimum Grade C or 4)

Desirable qualifications

A Level in:

Any (grade A to D pass)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Team working
• Keen to learn

About this employer

DHL Global Forwarding (DGF) is one of the five DHL divisions within DPDHL Group. DGF UK specialise in shipping freight by air and sea. We are the world and UK market leader for airfreight and number two for ocean freight. At DGF we have over 30,000 employees working across more than 200 countries. In the UK we have over 1,000 colleagues working across office, warehouse and transport roles. We collect, store and deliver the goods and handle customs formalities.

https://www.dhl.com (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

• A competitive salary
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Pension scheme which includes life assurance
• A competitive package of voluntary benefits including retail, entertainment, gym membership, cycle to work scheme, contribution to eye care costs, and many more discounts

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

The apprenticeship will initially be a 24-month Fixed Term Contract (FTC), with the aim that Apprentices either move onto a further Apprenticeship or a permanent role within the business – subject to a suitable vacancy being available and in line with the selection process for the role. 
 

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

SEETEC BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY CENTRE LIMITED

Paul Cotton

paul.cotton@seetec.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000053815.

Apply now

Closes in 15 days (Friday 2 October 2026 at 11:59pm)