AAI is a third party logistics provider, managing the transportation of goods by Sea, Air and road, to and from the worldwide market on a daily basis.
We also provide clients with arrangements to receive (from production), store, pack and load goods along with in-land transport arrangements (to enable door-to-door solutions).
We operate full customs systems from electronic filing to bond warehouse locations worldwide.
We and our partners have a vast array of knowledge and experience in all aspects of the transportation industry, to ensure we provide our clients with up to date information on an ever changing world.
Job Description
This is an exciting opportunity to join our established team in our new office as an Apprentice Freight Operations Administrator.
The work is varied, from assisting other members of the team, dealing with client matters to completing various administrative functions such as:-
- Carrying out admin functions for different client related tasks.
- Office administration duties to include various types of communications and helping other team members.
- Conversing with clients, suppliers and over the telephone.
- Answering the phone.
- Calendar management.
- Handling incoming and outgoing mail.
- Producing quotes.
- Using internal software and Microsoft packages including Word and Excel.
- Booking jobs on our internal software.
The applicant must be proactive, organised and punctual, engaged and motivated as well as a good attention to detail.
We are looking for a person who can add extra quality to our already highly skilled team.
The main part of the job is to arrange export collections for our customers with various tasks such as checking deliveries, instructing our customs partners to issue customs documents, bills of lading + other administrational tasks
Any other duties as required.
Role Requirements – Competencies:
- Have an interest in Project Cargo.
Role Requirements – Qualifications:
- GCSE or equivalent Math and English (Grade C (4) or above)
Commute to workplace:
- within 30 minutes commute
Work Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- 9am until 5pm
- 40 paid hours per week
Holiday entitlement:
Apprenticeship:
- Level 3, International Freight Forwarding
- Training Provider, Logical Training
Please note: This role is an Apprenticeship. Non-UK nationals must provide evidence of having resided in the UK for at least three years and ensure their visa covers the entire duration of the Apprenticeship.
As this is a Level 3 Apprenticeship, candidates are required to have achieved a grade 4 (C) or above in Maths and English. If the successful applicant does not meet these grade requirements, additional training in these subjects will be provided as part of the Apprenticeship.
Job Types: Full-time, Apprenticeship
Pay: £18,000.00 per year
Schedule:
Application question(s):
- Please confirm your address/postcode.
- Please confirm your GCSE Maths grade.
- Please confirm your GCSE English grade.
- Do you have a current UK driving licence?
Work Location: In person
