Freight Forwarding Apprentice - London NW10 - £27,000 - £28,500 a year

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Freight Forwarding Apprentice - London NW10 - £27,000 - £28,500 a year

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Job details
Job type
Apprenticeship
Full Job Description
Due to our continued growth we have an exciting new position where you will learn all aspects of Freight Forwarding, including Air, Sea & Road Freight. You will be working alongside various members of our team in different departments where you will take steps to develop a career as an International Freight Forwarder Specialist.


Closing date: 16 May 2022

Apprenticeship summary
Annual wage
£15,000.00

Working week
Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.00pm

Total hours per week: 40

Expected duration
18 Months

Possible start date
01 Jun 2022

Date posted
yesterday

Distance
7.4 miles

Apprenticeship level
Advanced
Level 3 (A level)

Reference number
VAC1000039042

Positions
1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?
Build relationships with clients.
Keep records of all shipments and consignments.
Managing aspects of Sea, Air & Road import & export shipments.
Process detailed import/export customs clearance processes.
Keep clients updated on consignment movements.
Liaise with customers, Customs & HMRC.
Deal with call & email enquiries.
Work with external partners to plan collections, deliveries & shipments to meet requirements.
Keep company database up-to-date.
Creating shipment documents.

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
International Freight Forwarding Level 3 qualification.

On the job training delivered by the employer.

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 20% 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?
For the right person that proves themselves during this apprenticeship there is a scope for them to build a highly successful career within Chain Logistics Services.

Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Communication skills, Attention to detail, Team working, Initiative, Be a positive person, Have a "can do" attitude, Eager to learn, Listening skills
Qualifications
GCSE or equivalent Maths & English (Grade A*-C/ 4-9) Desired
Things to consider
From 1st April 2022 The NMW rate for apprentices is £4.81 per hour. This applies to 16-18-year-old apprentices and those aged 19 and over in the first year of their Apprenticeship. For all other apprentices the National Minimum wage appropriate to their age applies. Vacancies are subject to close at any time subject to volume of applications.
About the employer
Chain Logistics Services is an independent and fast growing Freight Forwarder. Our comprehensive range of services and solutions cover every need and requirement of Importers and Exporters. Our dedicated team of professionals ensure all our customers receive the highest level of customer service and communication in regards to managing their freight requirements
Employer
CHAIN LOGISTICS SERVICES LTD

http://www.chain-logistics.co.uk/

Address
37 UNIMIX HOUSE

ABBEY ROAD

LONDON

NW10 7TR


Training
Training provider
SEETEC BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY CENTRE LIMITED

Contact
Seetec Outsource Training and Skills

[email protected]

01793847525


Apprenticeship standard
International freight forwarding specialist

Level 3 (A level)

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