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 reliably by air, sea, road and rail to where they need to be, meeting the unique needs of each and every one of our customers.
Your Role
We are currently seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our Operational Finance team in East Midlands Gateway. The team is responsible for the sales processing and cost controls relating to our 12 Road sales branches and the central East Midlands Gateway transport and warehousing operation. 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 Business Administration Apprenticeship standard.
You’ll be learning how to…
1. Use our warehouse management system and central finance system
2. Recognise and address system related issues
3. Recognise and escalate operational finance issues
4. Highlight areas of improvement and escalate any issues to line manager.
5. Support new customer implementations
6. Process invoices and overseas charges to correct cost area
7. Ensure accurate and timely billing for all customers
8. Check gross profit for each delivery consignment is as expected
9. Regularly update and maintain reports in line with role requirements
10. Manage workload against business & financial deadlines
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 can communicate effectively with others. Good planning, numeracy and organization skills are 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 at https://jobs.kuehne-nagel.com/uk/en.
Key Information:
* Apprenticeship Contract: Fixed Term 2 years
* Working hours: Monday – Friday 8.45am – 5.15pm
* Place of work: On site in office
Recruitment Process:
1. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
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.
3. A final shortlist of candidates will be invited to an interview onsite with two members of the hiring team.
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 Reasons to Join
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 that’s 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 don’t 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. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity! Apply now and take the first step towards a bright future.
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