Summary Join James Kemball, part of the Uniserve Group, for a logistics administration apprenticeship with hands-on training in bookings, fleet management, transport operations, and invoicing. Gain valuable skills, learn from industry experts, and work towards a nationally recognised qualification in a supportive environment. Wage £20,800 a year Check minimum wage rates (opens in new tab) Training course Supply chain practitioner (fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG)) (level 3) Hours 8am to 5pm, with one hour lunch 40 hours a week Start date Tuesday 30 September 2025 Duration 2 years Positions available 1 Work Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience. What you'll do at work Various admin tasks in relation to the business needs in the areas of: Bookings and Releases Compliance Fleet management Transport operations Yard checks TOPS/Quargo Port Systems Night Operation FMDC Operation Where you'll work Felixstowe Mega Distribution Centre Clickett Hill Road Felixstowe IP11 4BA Training Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills. Training provider SUPPLY CHAIN ACADEMY LIMITED Training course Supply chain practitioner (fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG)) (level 3) Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab) What you'll learn Course contents Manage the flow of fast-moving consumer goods products or services based on evolving and changing information. Use standard operating procedures. Support customers with supply chain enquiries. Use IT systems for the supply chain; Company and customer systems. Applies cyber security and GDPR regulations and policies. Use continuous improvement techniques in the fast-moving consumer goods supply chain. Lead and participate in problem solving activities: 5 whys, fishbone analysis. Use capacity planning to inform fast-moving consumer goods supply chain processes. Apply team working principles. Escalate issues and tasks. Analyse data against supply chain key performance indicators to identify trends and themes that affect the fast-moving consumer goods supply chain. Plan and adhere to customer lead times. Use data analysis outcomes to inform decision making in the supply chain function. Develop and implement a supply plan, for example, supply planning, production planning, demand planning, operations planning - logistics, commercial planning. Use order management tools to capture customer orders. Communicate with others verbally for example, colleagues and stakeholders. Communicate in writing with others for example, internal and external customers, colleagues, and managers. Comply with health and safety legislation, regulations, standards, and guidance. Follow equity, diversity, and inclusion principles. Apply quality assurance procedures. Identify and document hazards and risks in the workplace. Apply control measures. Record or enter information - paper based or electronic; risk assessments, handover documents, work sheets, checklists, and any legal reporting requirements. Comply with sustainability principles and regulations including efficient use of resources, recycling, reuse and safe disposal of waste. Identify, organise and use resources, including team members, to plan and complete tasks, with consideration for cost and quality. Manage the flow of fast-moving consumer goods products or services based on evolving and changing information. Use standard operating procedures. Support customers with supply chain enquiries. Use IT systems for the supply chain; Company and customer systems. Applies cyber security and GDPR regulations and policies. Use continuous improvement techniques in the fast-moving consumer goods supply chain. Lead and participate in problem solving activities: 5 whys, fishbone analysis. Use capacity planning to inform fast-moving consumer goods supply chain processes. Apply team working principles. Escalate issues and tasks. Analyse data against supply chain key performance indicators to identify trends and themes that affect the fast-moving consumer goods supply chain. Plan and adhere to customer lead times. Use data analysis outcomes to inform decision making in the supply chain function. Develop and implement a supply plan, for example, supply planning, production planning, demand planning, operations planning - logistics, commercial planning. Use order management tools to capture customer orders. Communicate with others verbally for example, colleagues and stakeholders. Communicate in writing with others for example, internal and external customers, colleagues, and managers. Comply with health and safety legislation, regulations, standards, and guidance. Follow equity, diversity, and inclusion principles. Apply quality assurance procedures. Identify and document hazards and risks in the workplace. Apply control measures. Record or enter information - paper based or electronic; risk assessments, handover documents, work sheets, checklists, and any legal reporting requirements. Comply with sustainability principles and regulations including efficient use of resources, recycling, reuse and safe disposal of waste. Identify, organise and use resources, including team members, to plan and complete tasks, with consideration for cost and quality. Training schedule Working towards a Level 3 Supply chain practitioner (fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG)) apprenticeship standard. Training will take place weekly with Supply Chain Academy with a combination of online workshops via teams and face-to-face delivery at Upminster Court, RM14 1AL. Requirements Essential qualifications GCSE in: English (grade 4 or above) Maths (grade 4 or above) Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know. Skills Communication skills IT skills Attention to detail Organisation skills Customer care skills Problem solving skills Presentation skills Administrative skills Number skills Analytical skills Logical Team working Initiative Patience About this employer James Kemball Limited is a UK-based container transport and storage company that has been operating since 1973. With a fleet of over 500 vehicles, they specialize in moving shipping containers to and from all major deep-sea container ports, rail terminals, and inland hubs across the UK. Beyond transport, the company offers a range of storage solutions, including off-dock container and project cargo facilities in port-centric locations throughout the UK and Europe, with sites in Felixstowe, Ipswich, Southampton, Tilbury, and Rotterdam. Their facilities include extensive ambient and cold storage warehousing. https://www.kemball.co.uk/ (opens in new tab) After this apprenticeship The right candidate could move onto completing another apprenticeship, potentially secure a permanent role within the Fleet or Traffic Team, or even possibly work towards a supervisor or manager role following successful completion of the apprenticeship. Ask a question The contact for this apprenticeship is: SUPPLY CHAIN ACADEMY LIMITED The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000337090.