Freight Forwarding Apprentice

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