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An apprenticeship to develop towards becoming an International Freight Forwarder, whose aim is to manage or support our customers’ logistics by arranging the movement of Freight via Air or Ocean, and /or Road (main focus). This can include exporting and importing goods from and to the UK and across the World.
Responsibilities
- To monitor and administrate freight collections and deliveries, plus manage on the road transport operations to ensure successful completion
- Liaise with customers on a regular basis to monitor and process consignments and solve any operational problems
- Keep internal communications with other DHL Freight partner as necessary
- Process, maintain and update data on company systems
- Ensure shipping process is carried out in line with the company's processes and quality procedures
- Prepare required paperwork for Suppliers
- expert user in house TMS systems
- Planning of Export linehauls
- Contribute to the ‘First Choice’ continuous improvement program
- Participate in Monthly Team briefing sessions and weekly performance dialog meetings
- Complete all statutory and mandatory training as and when required
Requirements
- GCSE in: English (grade Minimum Grade C or 4)
- GCSE in: Maths (grade Minimum Grade C or 4)
- Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
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Benefits
- 25 days of annual leave + bank holidays
- A package of voluntary benefits including retail, entertainment, gym membership, cycle to work scheme, contribution to eye care costs etc.
- Pension scheme which includes life assurance
- Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay.
- 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
About DHL Global Forwarding (DGF)
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.
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Application Process
- Training provider: SEETEC BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY CENTRE LIMITED
- Training course: International freight forwarding specialist (level 3)
- 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
- Internal systems training will be provided by the employer
Contact
- SEETEC BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY CENTRE LIMITED
- Paul Cotton
- paul.cotton@seetec.co.uk
- The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000038976.
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