Export Gateway/Admin Apprentice (Time Critical Solutions)

 

Key Activities can include:

To be part of a small Time Critical Solutions Team Gaining solutions for emergency and dedicated vehicles, including all customs formalities this comes with. Mainly intra-European vans and trucks,  along with charter aircraft and hand carries Closely liaising and updating customs directly on their emergency movements.

Job Process:

Duties will include the following key activities :      

Achieve personal and operational targets and report any problems that may affect performance i.e. Late deliveries, through KPI process Ensure shipment procedures are followed according to operational procedures and highlight any concerns to the line manager i.e. issues with hauliers, partners or force major issues across the network Maintain accurate data on company systems Request materials and services needed to achieve targets Contribute to safety and hygiene standards

Training:

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 apprenticeship 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.

Training Outcome:

The apprenticeship will initially be a 24-month Fixed Term Contract (FTC), with the aim that Apprentices either move onto a further Apprenticeship or a permanent role within the business – subject to a suitable vacancy being available and in line with the selection process for the role.

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.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday – 9am – 5.30pm (one week). Monday – Friday 06:00 to 14:30 (second week).

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Logical,Team working