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Job Description
Come and join our Customs team and gain hands-on experience in managing international trade regulations, ensuring compliance, and facilitating the efficient movement of goods across borders. Customs plays a vital role in overseeing imports and exports, preventing illegal trade, and supporting global commerce.
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Khne + Nagel (AG & Co.) KG
Job Description
Come and join our Customs team and gain hands-on experience in managing international trade regulations, ensuring compliance, and facilitating the efficient movement of goods across borders. Customs plays a vital role in overseeing imports and exports, preventing illegal trade, and supporting global commerce.
We are currently seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our Customs team at our Site in East Midlands Gateway. The team work with our customers, other Kuehne+Nagel offices, overseas agents and service providers to ensure the successful transportation & delivery of our customers goods. We work with a diverse customer base you could find yourself shipping canoes to Croatia or shoes to Slovakia. Every day is different!
This is not just another job, its 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!
How You Create Impact
Our 24-month Apprenticeship programme is designed to provide you with the perfect blend of practical on-the-job training and study towards the International Freight Forwarding Level 3 Apprenticeship standard.
You will work within a successful team while learning everything you need to know whilst supported by your peers, your managers, and the apprenticeship team within Kuehne+Nagel.
Over The Two Years Youll Be Learning How To
Customs Compliance
Complete all import and export entries and fulfil relevant customs formalities accurately and within required timeframes.
Ensure compliance by reviewing and maintaining up-to-date HMRC authorisations.
Manage financial exposure by tracking CCG liabilities and ensuring guarantees remain sufficient and valid.
Support internal audits by upholding accurate documentation, proper declarations, and compliance with customer instructions, company policies, and national regulations.
Information Management
Maintain the seamless flow of information through internal systems to ensure operational continuity and data integrity.
Documentation Accuracy
Ensure all documentation is prepared and submitted with a high degree of accuracy, adhering to regulatory and client-specific requirements.
Customer Service Excellence
Deliver a high standard of customer service by responding promptly to inquiries and proactively resolving issues.
Adherence to Standard Operating Procedures & Service Level Agreements
Operate within customer-specific Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and meet or exceed defined Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
Operational Efficiency
Demonstrate strong time management, problem-solving, and prioritisation skills to handle multiple tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Business process mapping
Analyse, design, and document business processes to improve workflow efficiency and support continuous operational improvement.
Identify bottlenecks & areas for optimisation, ensuring alignment with operational priorities and regulatory requirements. & implement streamlining for
Collaborate with stakeholders to define process improvements & implement streamlining for best practice for streamlined operations
What We Would Like You To Bring
* 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 can 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
Key Information
Apprenticeship Contract: Fixed Term 2 years
Working hours: Monday Friday Days - 37.5hrs per week
Place of work: On Site - East Midlands Gateway (DE74 2BB) - please check location to ensure is commutable
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 Talent Acquisition team. This is a great opportunity to find out more about 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.
We Offer
We are thrilled to offer you a chance to join our amazing group of apprentices. You can expect a competitive starting salary of £15,500 in year one with an increase after 12 months, and a great bonus once you have completed your apprenticeship. But thats not all! You will also receive attractive benefits and an Apprentice NUS discount card.
We understand that starting a new job can be daunting, but dont worry! You will be supported throughout your journey by a network of mentors, line managers and previous apprentices. They will help you achieve your qualifications and progress along your apprenticeship journey.
Dont miss out on this fantastic opportunity! Apply now and take the first step towards a bright future.
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Nice-to-have skills
* Microsoft Outlook
* Microsoft Excel
* Derby, England, United Kingdom
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Languages
* English
Seniority level
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