Are you looking for a challenging and rewarding career? Look no further! Logistics is the behind-the-scenes magic that keeps our world running smoothly. It's the process of moving goods from one place to another, ensuring that parcels arrive at our doors, supermarkets stay stocked, and our favourite foods are always available at restaurants. Whether it's your favourite popstar's concert gear or a football team's equipment, logistics makes it all happen, connecting us globally and making everyday life more convenient. At Kuehne + Nagel we provide logistics solutions for business customers across the globe. We ensure that their goods are transported efficiently and reliability by air, sea, road and rail to where they need to be, meeting the unique needs to each and everyone of our customers.
YOUR ROLE
We're excited to announce that we're looking for a Air Transport apprentice to join our Air Logistics teams based in Heathrow. Working across two sites next to Heathrow airport, our teams work on behalf of a huge range of customers processing air import, air export and road freight shipments. Dealing with the entire shipment process, the teams are responsible for liaising with customers, executing bookings, generating the required documentation and ensuring timely collection & delivery of cargo to/from the airport. This is not just another job, it's an exciting opportunity to be a part of something big and make a real difference. So, if you are ready to take your career to the next level and work with some of the best in the business, then we want to hear from you!
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
Our 24-month Apprenticeship programme is designed to provide you with the perfect blend of practical on-the-job training and study towards the Level 3 International Freight Forwarding Apprenticeship.
The team are responsible for providing a UK service to our customers whether collecting and delivering cargo to / from the airport Ground Handling Agents (GHA) for flight departures and arrivals, arranging special dedicated transport for urgent Express shipments or booking Temperature Controlled vehicles for Pharmaceutical goods.
You'll be learning how to
Truck route planning - Work with Hauliers to drive business performance
Customs compliance - adhere to laws, regulations and procedures governing the import and export of goods
Cost control - Review and optimise all processes to deliver volume utilisation & costs reductions.
Projects - Participate in key focus areas (when required)
Overseeing and optimising relationships with suppliers
Support team metrics and proactively work with key stakeholders including Hauliers to consistently meet and exceed targets.
YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES
The minimum entry requirement for this apprenticeship is Five GCSEs at grades 3 - 9 / A*-D including Maths & English)
Our company values candidates who are passionate about providing excellent customer service, have a strong work ethic, and are able to communicate effectively with others. Good planning and organization skills is important and you will need the ability to multitask and be a self-starter.
Previous use of Microsoft Outlook and Excel is beneficial.
Please be aware that this vacancy does not meet the minimum requirements for visa sponsorship and for apprenticeship funding, candidates must have been resident in the EEA for at least the last 3 years.
This is an entry level training position. If you are already qualified or experienced in this area of work, this is unlikely to be the position for you. However, we would welcome your application for one of our other vacancies which can be found on our website.
Key Information:
Apprenticeship Contract: Fixed Term 2 years
Working hours: Monday - Friday, 08.30am to 17.00pm
Place of work: Will be expected onsite full time
Recruitment Process:
Step 1: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Step 2: Shortlisted candidates will be invited to complete a telephone screening call with a member of our Resourcing team. This is a great opportunity to find out more abut the business and for us to understand why you are interested in this apprenticeship and what you feel you can bring to the role.
Step 3: A final shortlist of candidates will be invited to an interview onsite with two members of the hiring team
Step 4: All candidates will receive telephone feedback after their interviews and if offered will be invited to return to the office for a further site tour and to provide right to work documentation.
GOOD REASON TO JOIN
As well as our competitive pay rates and superb training opportunities, we also offer a great working environment.
You will be respected and valued if you work for us and have genuine opportunities to progress and develop.
26 days holidays plus bank holidays
2 volunteering days per year
3 x Life Assurance Option if you join the KN Route2 pension scheme
A tailored personal development and training programme.
Trusted and empowered to deliver and be your best.
We are happy to talk about flexible working. Please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.
Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave
Childcare Vouchers
Cycle to work scheme
Discount on high street stores and local supermarkets (Tesco, Asda, Sainsburys & more)
Refer a friend scheme As proud holders of the Gold Covenant, we are a forces-friendly employer who recognise the skills, expertise and value service leavers bring to our organisation
ABOUT KUEHNE+NAGEL
With over 80.000 employees at some 1,300 locations in over 100 countries, the Kuehne+Nagel Group is one of the world's leading logistics companies.
CONTACT
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