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Air Freight Apprentice
, Apply From: 02/07/2025
Learning Provider
Delivered by SEETEC BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY CENTRE LIMITED
Employer
DHL GLOBAL FORWARDING (UK) LIMITED
Vacancy Description
An apprenticeship to develop towards becoming an International Freight Forwarder, whose overall aim is to manage or support our customers’ logistics by arranging the movement of Freight via Air.
This can include exporting and importing goods from and to the UK and across the world. The main focus will be working in the Air Freight Department.
* Develop relationships with customers
* Respond to customer enquiries
* Adhere to customs compliance procedures and documentation
* Ensure each ‘Job File’ is fully and accurately completed
* Work with carriers and handling agents to resolve exceptions and discrepancies as they arise
* Work with DGF departments on air freight planning and coordination
* Liaise with DGF transport & warehouse teams on air freight planning and coordination
* Liaise with overseas offices on air freight planning and coordination
* Maintain mandatory milestones through the Company's Freight Forwarding system
* Use company systems to create, manage and maintain the movement of freight
* Update the company’s customer complaints system with all required inputs
The successful candidates will follow the below training schedule:
* 1 apprentice will focus on Imports for the first year, followed by 1 year in Exports
* 1 apprentice will focus on Exports for the first year, followed by 1 year in Imports
Candidates will be considered for both learning journeys.
Key Details
Vacancy Title
Air Freight Apprentice
Employer Description
DHL Global Forwarding (DGF) is one of the five DHL divisions within DPDHL Group. DGF UK specialise in shipping freight by air and sea. We are the world and UK market leader for airfreight and number two for ocean freight. At DGF we have over 30,000 employees working across more than 200 countries. In the UK we have over 1,000 colleagues working across office, warehouse and transport roles. We collect, store and deliver the goods and handle customs formalities.
Vacancy Location
Danzas House Dawley Park Middlesex UB3 1HJ
Wage Frequency
Custom
Number of Vacancies
2
Vacancy Reference Number
1000328864
Key Dates
Apply From
02/07/2025
Closing Date For Applications
2025-07-30 23:59:59
Interview Begin From
Possible Start Date
2025-08-10 00:00:00
Training
Training to be Provided
International Freight Forwarding Specialist Level 3.
On the job training delivered by the employer.
Apprentices without Level 2 English and maths will need to achieve this level prior to taking the end point assessment. For those with an education, health and care plan or a legacy statement, the apprenticeships English and mathematics minimum requirement is Entry Level 3.
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 to progress and develop
Identify, track and support 6 hours off the job training activities
Quarterly formal progress review meetings, identifying learning achievements and next steps.
Learning Provider
SEETEC BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY CENTRE LIMITED
Skills Required
Communication skillsIT skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsCustomer care skillsAdministrative skillsTeam workingInitiative
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