European Operations Apprentice

3 days ago


Tilbury, United Kingdom Uniserve Group Full time

Are you contemplating whether to go to University or start your career? Why not choose both with our Supply Chain Degree. Our work-based degree programme offers a unique experience and insight that you can’t find anywhere else.

If you are looking for all the benefits of a degree without the University fees look no further We deliver the programme in partnership with Leeds Trinity University, who are ranked in the top 25 UK universities for learner satisfaction (Guardian University Guide 2020).

A fundamental factor in most supply chains is logistics. This role will offer you an insight into an array of different supply chains through the lens of a European freight Operator. This fast-paced role has a clear progression plan and great reward schemes to recognise dedication and hard work. You will gain not only operational experience arranging customer transportation but also key commercial skills whilst liaising with key stakeholders such as Partners, Carriers and Clients.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Promote to both prospect and existing clients all Uniserve European services.
- Understand and utilise One World as the main operating system.
- Understand the accounting processes and show commercial awareness to maximise profitability.
- Ensure good negotiation and contractual conduct.
- Monitor new and lost clients on a weekly basis and keep your Supervisor and management advised.
- Ensure estimates are allocated for all expected costs and our sales invoices are raised in a timely manner.
- Ensure all files have been costed, charged and completed correctly.
- Always protect the interests of the business and escalate any areas of concern to your Supervisors and Managers.

**Daily Routines and Responsibilities**
- Receive bookings from Customers and liaise with our overseas partners and suppliers to arrange appropriate transportation.
- Ensure all shipments are entered and up to date in our supply chain management platform, One World.
- Plan and operate groupage, part load and full load trailers for both imports and exports.
- Arrange collections and deliveries.
- Prepare customs documentation for our Customs department in Dover.
- Deliver excellent customer service to all our clients ensuring we are keeping them updated and meeting KPI’s.

**Skills Knowledge and Expertise**:**Apprentice Role Requirements**:

- A-C or Equivalent GCSE Grades in Maths and English
- Experience in Microsoft Applications including Outlook, Word and Excel.
- Prior work experience.
- Excellent communicating skills.
- Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team and be a team mail.

**Benefits**:

- Competitive Pay
- Annual Salary Reviews
- Competitive Bonus
- Enhanced Annual Leave Scheme
- Interest Free Company loan up to £1,000
- Life assurance
- Tailored learning, progression and Development Plans
- Free Eye Test annually + £60 vouchers towards glasses
- Supply Chain Academy - Masters with MBA top up and BA Honours Supply Chain Degrees funded by Uniserve

Established in 1984, Uniserve is the largest British privately owned international freight and logistics company in the UK. Working with an unrivalled network of professional partners across the world. We are experts in all major Global trade markets and specialists in Europe, China, South East Asia, and the Indian Subcontinent.


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