Freight Forwarding Apprentice

2 months ago

Slough, United Kingdom Seetec Full time

**Key Responsibilities**:
Working openly and collaboratively in a small operational team where good communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize and organize your workload are essential. A major aspect of the role will require communication with customers directly, so a positive attitude and friendly professional demeanour are also critical.
- Assisting the general administration of the customer booking process
- Data entry of work in NetFreight (Operational System)
- Development of Knowledge of Air, Sea and Road Freight markets and procedures
- Airline bookings, preparation of export documentation
- Liaising with Transport Department to book collections, deliveries, airport transfers etc.
- Support the business in maintaining a positive and enjoyable working experience, aligned with our culture and values

**Skills and Experience**:

- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Time keeping
- Positive attitude
- Eager to learn
- Professional manner

**Qualifications**:

- GCSE or equivalent Maths & English (Grade A*-C / 4-9) essential
- GCSE or equivalent ICT (Grade A*-C / 4-9) desirable

**Additional Information**:
**Annual wage**
£15,000

**Working week**
Monday to Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm
Total hours per week: 37.5 hours a week

**Expected duration**
21 Months

**What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?**

Level 3 International Freight Forwarding Specialist apprenticeship standard - Air Freight Pathway

The apprenticeship programme design will be built around the standard and individual apprentice and employer needs. This will consist of:

- A fully embedded induction programme delivered by the employer and Seetec Outsource Training and Skills
- An initial assessment of your skills, knowledge and behaviours in order to develop and enhance your career and personal progression
- In line with the with functional skills requirements set by the standard, (where applicable), we will analyse and continuously develop English and Mathematics
- On the job training delivered by the employer
- Individual learning plan - this will be used as part of a professional discussion during your reflective progress review meeting and track the 20% off the job training progress
- A journey of learning activities over the length of the apprenticeship programme
- Access to on-line learning and an e-portfolio where you will be able to gather evidence to demonstrate your performance ensuring your apprenticeship - this evidence can be used to towards your end point assessment
- End point assessment - this takes place at the end of the apprenticeship to ensure you have developed the skills, knowledge and behaviours needed for the job role

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**

Our business aim is to invest in training our apprentices to ensure that they progress within our business. The role enables your first step on the Freight Forwarding ladder, working within a friendly environment.

**Things to consider**
- Please note due to the location a driving licence would be beneficial as the closest bus stop is approximately 1 mile away
- We would require at least one reference of previous work experience

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