Air Freight Import & Export Co-ordinator Apprentice

Getting In Limited; Colnbrook; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as an Air Freight Import & Export Co-ordinator Apprentice at a leading international freight forwarding company. This role is designed for those eager to learn and grow within a dynamic environment, assisting customers with their booking processes while developing essential skills in the freight industry. You will engage directly with clients, ensuring their needs are met with professionalism and a positive attitude. With a focus on teamwork and collaboration, you will play a vital part in supporting the business's operational excellence while gaining valuable on-the-job training. If you're ready to embark on a rewarding career journey in freight forwarding, this apprenticeship is the perfect starting point.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and IT skills are essential for this role.
• Attention to detail and organization skills are critical for success.

Responsibilities

• Assist with customer booking processes and general administrative duties.
• Data entry and liaising with the transport department are key tasks.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Time keeping

Positive attitude

Eager to learn

Professional manner

Education

Level 2 English and Maths

Tools

NetFreight

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Air Freight Import & Export Co-ordinator Apprentice

Apply From: 27/10/2024

Learning Provider

Delivered by SEETEC BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY CENTRE LIMITED

Employer

MERIDIAN FREIGHT SERVICES LTD

Vacancy Description

Freight Forwarding Customer Services Apprentice is to assist our customers booking process and intended to support and expand our growing business. Learning to apply a range of skills in order to provide an excellent service to customers including answering and responding to emails, data entry and assisting with general administrative duties. This role is an on-going learning role, within a busy Freight Forwarding company, with opportunities to progress.

• Assisting the general administration of the customer booking process
• Data entry of work in NetFreight (Operational System)
• Development of Knowledge of Air, Sea and Road Freight markets and procedures
• Airline bookings, preparation of export documentation.
• Liaising with Transport Department to book collections, deliveries, airport transfers etc.
• Support the business in maintaining a positive and enjoyable working experience, aligned with our culture and values
• Working openly and collaboratively in a small operational team, good communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritise and organise your workload are essential
• A major aspect of the role will require communication with customers directly, so a positive attitude and friendly professional demeanour are also critical

Key Details

Vacancy Title

Air Freight Import & Export Co-ordinator Apprentice

Employer Description

Meridian Freight Services is an International Freight Forwarding company, founded in 1982, providing transportation and consultancy services. Built on robust and sound business practises, the company has grown and evolved through several worldwide economic business cycles. Despite advances in paperless trading, our industry remains a people-orientated business. Our staff are highly valued resource, greatly appreciated by our clients. Every client knows that there is a dedicated professional looking after their interests. Our areas of specialism include the high value artwork sector, movement of live animals, repatriation and on-airport supervision at Heathrow Airport with our BAA accredited ID Pass Scheme. Our core values of trust, loyalty and integrity centre around putting our customers at the heart of what we do. We therefore work in a highly collaborative way with the common focus of delivering operational excellence.

Vacancy Location

UNIT 5 THE POLYGON BUSINESS CENTRE COLNBROOK SL3 0QT

Wage Frequency

Custom

Number of Vacancies

1

Vacancy Reference Number

1000284092

Key Dates

Apply From

27/10/2024

Closing Date For Applications

2024-11-12 23:59:59

Interview Begin From

To be confirmed

Possible Start Date

2024-12-02 00:00:00

Training

Training to be Provided

Level 3 International Freight Forwarding Specialist apprenticeship standard - Air Freight Pathway:

• 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 in order 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 skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Time keeping, Positive attitude, Eager to learn, Professional manner

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