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Are you looking for a challenging and rewarding career in the logistics and freight forwarding industry? Look no further! We are currently seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our hugely successful Exhibition and Event team in Birmingham as an Event Logistics Coordinator Apprentice. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with some of the best in the business and gain valuable insights into the industry.

Your Role

As part of our Road Logistics Expo & Events team, you will be providing operational support to clients and the rest of the team in order to ensure that our customer expectations are met/exceeded. You will be in communication with a variety of people, including overseas customers and agents. It is a varied role and your training will equip you to be involved in problem solving, finance tracking and supporting the department with their day-to-day duties. 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!

Your Responsibilities

Our 24-month Apprenticeship programme is designed to provide you with the perfect blend of practical on-the-job training and study towards the International Freight Forwarding Level 3 Apprenticeship.

Your responsibilities……

• Coordinate transport services for events/exhibitions globally

• Ensuring all critical information and elements (i.e. documentation) are present when arranging shipments.

• Liaise with all relevant parties to ensure that customer expectations are met during the shipment cycle

• Respond on time to customs requests, and manage any issues that may arise during the shipment

• Support communication with internal teams, to align on event objectives and logistics.

• Assist in tracking event expenses and managing budgets, ensuring cost-effective solutions.Handle queries from colleagues and suppliers

• This role will require you to be available out of hours/weekends to provide support which will be reflected as an additional payment per month.

Your Skills and Experiences

• The minimum entry requirementfor this apprenticeship is Five GCSEs at grades 3 – 9 / A*-D includingMaths & English)

• Our company values candidateswho are passionate about providing excellent customer service, have a strongwork ethic, and are able to communicate effectively with others. Good planningand organization skills is important and you will need the ability to multitaskand be a self-starter.

• Previous use of MicrosoftOutlook and Excel is beneficial.

• Please be aware that thisvacancy does not meet the minimum requirements for visa sponsorship and forapprenticeship funding, candidates must have been resident in the EEA for atleast the last 3 years.

• This is an entry leveltraining position. If you are already qualified or experienced in this area ofwork, this is unlikely to be the position for you. However, we would welcomeyour application for one of our other vacancies which can be found on our website.

Key Information:

Apprenticeship Contract :Fixed Term 2 Years

Working hours: Monday – Friday,09.00am to 17.00pm (with a requirement for travel and onsite working which is outside of this remit)

Place of work: Hybrid Working : Min 3 days in the office / Max 2 Days working from Home

This role will require you to be available out of hours/weekends to provide support which will be reflected as an additional payment per month.

RecruitmentProcess:

Step 1: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Step 2: Shortlisted candidates will be invited to complete a telephone screening call with a member of our Resourcing team. This is a great opportunity to find out more abut the business and for us to understand why you are interested in this apprenticeship and what you feel you can bring to the role.

Step 3: A final shortlist of candidates will be invited to an interview onsite with two members of the hiring team

Step 4: All candidates will receive telephone feedback after their interviews and if offered will be invited to return to the office for a further site tour and to provide right to work documentation.

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. 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! Apply now and take the first step towards a bright future.

Kuehne + Nagel is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. If you require an accommodation for any part of the online application process due to a disability, please contact the Employee Services HR Help Desk at 1-800-267-1326 during the hours of 8:00am - 5:00pm EST; Monday through Friday or via e-mail at: HR.helpdesk@kuehne-nagel.com with the nature of your request. We will answer your inquiry within 24 hours.