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APPRENTICESHIP - Air Logistics Apprentice (Starting September 2025), London
Location: London, United Kingdom
Job Category: Logistics
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference:
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Job Views:
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Posted:
16.02.2025
Expiry Date:
02.04.2025
Job Description:
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. At Kuehne + Nagel, we provide logistics solutions for business customers across the globe.
Your Role
We’re excited to announce that we’re looking for four apprentices to join our Air Logistics teams based in Heathrow. Our teams work on behalf of a huge range of customers processing air import, air export, and road freight shipments. The teams are responsible for liaising with customers, executing bookings, generating the required documentation, and ensuring timely collection & delivery of cargo to/from the airport.
Your Responsibilities
Our 24-month Apprenticeship programme is designed to provide you with practical on-the-job training and study towards the Level 3 International Freight Forwarding Apprenticeship.
Roles available in:
Perishables
The team is responsible for processing air import, air export, and road freight jobs. You’ll be learning how to:
1. Build strong relationships with all stakeholders and UK Branch Colleagues
2. Book shipments with airlines
3. Liaise with customers & suppliers
4. Produce and prepare documentation for the transit of cargo
5. Produce customs declarations
6. Work closely with warehouse and transport colleagues
7. Monitor own workload to ensure tasks are completed to a high standard and accurately
Operational Care Centre
As an Operational Care Specialist, you will coordinate transport activities by executing the necessary air logistics bookings. You’ll be learning how to:
1. Coordinate and align customer deliverables with customer care teams
2. Manage operational tasks through Business Process Automation tools
3. Review and ensure alignment of shipping instructions
4. Immediately report problems, operational disputes, or discrepancies
5. Monitor operational performance of carriers and escalate issues
6. Act as a main contact for the services in scope
Trucking
The team is responsible for providing a UK service to our customers. You’ll be learning how to:
1. Truck route planning
2. Customs compliance
3. Cost control
4. Participate in key focus areas
5. Overseeing and optimising relationships with suppliers
Gateway & Procurement
The team is responsible for booking & processing shipments with airlines. You’ll be learning how to:
1. Build strong relationships with all stakeholders
2. Work with airlines to negotiate rates
3. Produce and prepare documents for the transit of cargo
4. Produce customs declarations
5. Security check and issue security certificates
Your Skills and Experiences
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. Good planning and organization skills are important, and you will need the ability to multitask. 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 candidates must have been resident in the EEA for at least the last 3 years.
Key Information:
• Apprenticeship Contract: Fixed Term 2 years
• Working hours: Monday – Friday 8.30/9.00am – 5.30pm
• Place of work: On site
Recruitment Process:
Step 1: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Step 2: Shortlisted candidates will complete a telephone screening call.
Step 3: A final shortlist of candidates will be invited to an interview onsite.
Step 4: All candidates will receive telephone feedback after their interviews.
Good Reasons to Join
We are thrilled to offer you a chance to join our amazing group of apprentices. You can expect a competitive starting salary of £15,500 in year one with an increase after 12 months, and a great bonus once you have completed your apprenticeship. You will also receive attractive benefits and an Apprentice NUS discount card. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity! Apply now and take the first step towards a bright future.
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