Apprentice Project Coordinator

Kuehne + Nagel; Staines-upon-Thames; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Apprentice bonus

NUS discount card

Starting salary £15,600

Job summary

Kuehne+Nagel in Staines is offering an Apprentice Project Coordinator role within QuickSTAT, focused on pharmaceutical logistics. You will support planning, tracking milestones, risk logs, and reporting while learning foundational project management and regulatory compliance in a controlled environment.

This two-year fixed-term apprenticeship requires five GCSEs including Maths and English, strong planning, and good communication.

Qualifications

• Five GCSEs including Maths and English at grades 3-9/A-D or equivalent.
• Good planning, organizational skills and ability to multitask.
• Effective communication with internal teams and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Assist in coordination and delivery of pharmaceutical logistics projects.
• Support planning: schedules, risk logs, resource tracking.
• Track deliverables and escalate risks or delays.
• Maintain records in line with regulatory standards.
• Assist communication with internal teams, customers and partners.
• Take meeting notes and track action points.
• Provide status updates and reporting support.
• Update project trackers, dashboards and KPIs.
• Analyse basic operational data to support improvements.
• Identify inefficiencies and propose improvements.

Skills

Communication

Multitasking

Self-starting

Teamwork

Education

Five GCSEs including Maths & English

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

• Assist in the coordination and delivery of pharmaceutical logistics projects, ensuring milestones and timelines are met
• Support project planning activities including schedules, risk logs, and resource tracking
• Track project deliverables and escalating potential risks or delays
• Maintain accurate records in line with regulatory standards
• Assist in communication with internal teams, customers, and external partners
• Take meeting notes and track action points
• Provide status updates and reporting support
• Update project trackers, dashboards, and KPIs
• Analyse basic operational data to support continuous improvement initiatives
• Help identify inefficiencies and suggest improvements
• Apprenticeship Contract: Fixed Term 2 years
• Working hours: Monday - Friday 9.00am - 5.30pm
• Place of work: On site - QuickSTAT - Strata House, 1 Bridge Street, Staines, Surrey, England, TW18 4TP

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 position requires enhanced security clearance checks and by applying for this role you are agreeing to participate in the employment screening process. This process will include criminal record checking and identifying validation. Any appointment will be strictly condition upon and subject to the receipt of satisfactory results of these checks.

As part of the QuickSTAT team at Kuehne+Nagel, you will play a key role in designing, managing, and optimizing solutions that keep goods moving efficiently. Whether you're leading a team, engineering processes, or driving projects, your work ensures that our customers' products are stored, handled, and delivered with precision. From everyday essentials to seasonal items, what we do in Contract Logistics impacts businesses and communities around the world. At Kuehne+Nagel, your contribution goes far beyond the warehouse-it helps shape the flow of global trade. 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 reliability by air, sea, road and rail to where they need to be, meeting the unique needs to each and everyone of our customers. We are currently seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our QuickSTAT team in Staines as an Apprentice Project Coordinator. You will support the planning, execution, and delivery of complex, regulated logistics projects for healthcare and life sciences clients. This role is designed to develop foundational project management, supply chain, and compliance skills within a highly controlled environment where quality, temperature integrity, and regulatory compliance are critical. Work alongside experienced project managers, operations teams, and external stakeholders to ensure seamless implementation of logistics solutions, particularly for temperature-sensitive (cold chain) products. 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!

Logistics shapes everyday life - from the goods we consume to the healthcare we rely on. At Kuehne+Nagel, your work goes beyond logistics; it enables both ordinary and special moments in the lives of people around the world. As a global leader with a strong heritage and a vision to move the world forward, we offer a safe, stable environment where your career can make a real difference. Whether we help deliver life-saving medicines, develop sustainable transportation solutions or support our local communities, your career will contribute to more than you can imagine.

We are thrilled to offer you a chance to join our amazing group of apprentices. You can expect a competitive starting salary of £15,600 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!