The successful applicant will be given opportunities to learn about all aspects of the business. This will include experience with air, sea and road freight in both import and export scenarios.
The role will begin with general admin tasks such as physical and digital filing progressing at a suitable pace to include activities such as:
Booking in new jobs
Arranging customs clearances
Gathering and comparing prices from suppliers
Providing quotations to customers and arranging deliveries amongst other tasks
Training:
International Freight Forwarding Specialist Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
Pathway - Sea Freight
The apprenticeship programme design will be built around the standard and individual apprentice and employer needs. This will consist of:
A fully embedded induction programme delivered by the employer and Seetec Outsource Training and skills
An initial assessment of your skills, knowledge, and behaviours in order to develop and enhance your career and personal progression
In line with the functional skills requirements set by the standard, (where applicable), we will analyse and continuously develop English and maths
On the job training delivered by the employer
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 20% off the job training activities
Quarterly formal progress review meetings; identifying learning achievements and next steps
Individual learning plan - this will be used as part of a professional discussion during your reflective progress review meeting and track the 20% off the job training progress
A journey of learning activities over the length of the apprenticeship programme
Access to on-line learning and an e-portfolio where you will be able to gather evidence to demonstrate your performance ensuring your apprenticeship - this evidence can be used towards your end point assessment
End-Point Assessment (EPA) - this takes place at the end of the apprenticeship to ensure you have developed the skills, knowledge and behaviours needed for the job role. This may consist of at least 3-4 of the below activities:
Professional discussion
Observation
Portfolio of evidence, apprentice showcase
Research project
Multi-choice knowledge test
Work based project
Training Outcome:Potential for further progression within the operations team and potential opportunities to undertake further qualifications, provided the candidate is the right fit for the company and there is availability upon completion of the apprenticeship.Employer Description:Kedan is a freight forwarding and logistics company based at the Port of Felixstowe. Kedan offers worldwide services for import, export and cross trade shipments via air, sea and road.Working Hours :Mon - Fri 09:00am – 17:00pm (including 1hour unpaid lunchbreak)Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Team working,Work independently,Enthusiastic,Professional attitude,Motivated....Read more...
