Apprenticeship in International Freight Forwarding

6 months ago


Sheffield, United Kingdom DSV UK Full time

**It takes a special kind of drive to keep the world moving; and due to growth, DSV is looking to recruit. Please see the links* at the bottom the page, to find out more about DSV.**

**DSV are recruiting for a Freight Forwarder in Chapletown, Sheffield. The apprentice will learn and the key elements of Freight Forwarding within DSV.**
- Using the knowledge gained from your industry-recognised apprenticeship and your practical working experience gained, you will use this to become an accomplished Freight Forwarder and become an integral part of DSV’s operation and journey forward

**Key Tasks**
- Accepting and processing import bookings
- Communication to required network and carrier partners
- Checking and issuing all associated documentation such as, master bills, house bills of lading and import customs compliance
- Maintaining up to date visibility on all customer consignments and transit variances to adhere to customer service levels in line with SLA/SOPs

**Duties / Responsibilities**
- Customer notification and coordination of problem solving and resolutions when required
- Ensure revenue/profit guidelines are in line with budgetary requirements
- Ensure expected customer service levels are always maintained as the voice of the customer
- Issuing quotations, invoicing and supplier's purchase orders

Passing carrier accounts
- General administrative duties and issuing quotations where necessary

**Training and Qualifications gained**
- Level 3 International Freight Forwarding Apprenticeship Standard
- Functional Skills in maths and English if exemptions cannot be provided

**What can we offer you?**
- An opportunity to be a part of and grow within a driven and successful company, with a team of 75,000, operating in over 95+ countries.
- Be part of a company that has strong ambitions and targets for sustainability initiatives, both internally and externally. Please click on link** at the bottom of the page for further details on how DSV is working towards these targets.

Be part of a company that has strong company values.

**Job Type**: Apprenticeship

**Salary**: £13,650.00-£17,290.00 per year

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

- How long will the journey take to the place of work and how will you get there?
- Can you confirm that you are eligible for this apprentice that you have lived in the UK/EU/EEA for the last three years?
- Can you also confirm you are happy that this is an Apprenticeship for 18 months, through SR Apprenticeships and will include Maths and English Functional Skills if you do not have valid exemptions?
- What interests you in this Apprenticeship and why have you applied?
- What is your availability for an interview if you are shortlisted?
- Can you confirm you are happy with this being an 18 month Apprenticeship (with a possibility of a permanent opportunity on completion thereafter) with a starting salary of £7.50 ph for the first 6 months, £8.50 from month 7-12, then £9.50 ph thereafter?

Work Location: In person



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