Business Administration Apprenticeship Witham

**OFFICE SUPPORT APPRENTICE**

**Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship**

**An opportunity to complete a Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship complete a rewarding career with an established company and great team of people which could involve overseas travel.**

**The Company**

**Established in 1981 The Business originally started as a provider of domestic and continental express trucking solutions but thanks to the efforts of our dedicated staff we have grown into an all-encompassing freight forwarder offering a full range of services to every corner of the globe with a customer base that spans from local sole traders to multinational blue-chip organisations.**

**We have 2 offices in the UK both strategically placed to provide excellent service across the UK. Our head office and warehouse in Witham is just 1 hour from London and 1 hour from Felixstowe with great infrastructure links to the rest of the country, whilst our Manchester office is conveniently based within the World Freight Terminal of Manchester Airport. Both offices are fully equipped with the staff and knowledge to answer and provide a competitive option for any and all enquiries.**

**Brief overview of the role**

An excellent opportunity to start a career, progress and complete an Apprenticeship within an established Freight Forwarding Business.

**Vacancy description**

Apprentice to learn the basics of Freight forwarding including;
- Customs entries
- General administration
- Quoting clients
- Dealing with suppliers and some warehouse work to gain an overall understanding of the company and its function

**Working week** **Monday - Friday, 9.00 am - 5.30 pm (1 hour lunch).**
- Total hours per week: 37.50
- **Annual wage £11,700.00 Apprenticeship level**

Business Administration Apprenticeship Advanced Level Expected duration 15 months

**Desired skills**

**Personal qualities**
- Well mannered
- Self motivated
- Professional
- Smart appearance

**Things to consider**
- Please have a CV prepared on a word document
- Vacancy is for an immediate start, please consider this if you are still in education
- Please do not contact the employer directly
- The closure dates are for a guideline only and the vacancy may close prior to the dates advertised. How far do you live from the business and please detail how long it will take to travel?
- Do you have a current CV on a word document?

**Desired qualifications**
- Must hold GCSE’s or equivalents in English & maths at grades 4-9/C-A*

**Training to be provided**

**Course Content**:

- Utilising IT programs and software
- Decision making
- Managing a quality service
- Project management
- Understanding the organisation and stakeholders
- Relevant regulations and policies
- Business fundamentals
- Professionalism and performance management
- You will complete the Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship Standard.
- This Apprenticeship will involve off the job training
- You will also develop your knowledge, skills and behaviours
- You need to have an employer to support your Apprenticeship and be employed in a relevant job role
- The typical length of this Apprenticeship course is 18 months
- This course has multiple start dates throughout the year
- Functional skills if needed

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent, Apprenticeship

**Salary**: From £11,700.00 per year

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

- How many miles do you live from the postcode CM8 3YQ
- How long will it take to travel to the postcode CM8 3YQ
- If offered the position would you be free to start immediately
- Are you still attending school, college or university

When did you complete your GSCE's
- Do you have GCSE's English & maths grades 4-9