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Kuehne+Nagel Apprenticeship Programme – 2024 in United Kingdom
Our Apprenticeships offer you the opportunity to develop a successful career with one of the world’s leading logistics companies. As an Apprentice, you’ll earn as you learn, combining practical on-the-job training with study towards a relevant qualification. Our programmes are challenging but rewarding and you’ll be supported every step of the way to make sure you’re successful.
Your Role
No matter where you’re from and what you’re interested in there’s a role for you. So whether you’re joining one of our warehouse teams, learning the skills of freight forwarding, or starting your career in sales, our business can be your future.
Recruitment for our next cohort of apprentices will take place in early 2024. By registering your interest now, you’ll be the first to know when vacancies go live.
Your Responsibilities
We typically recruit for the following programmes:
InternationalFreight Forwarding: Howdoes cargo move across seas, mountains, rainforests and continents to get fromone place to another? The answer isthrough the work of an International Freight Forwarder! Day to day you may beresponsible for a variety of tasks such as shipment bookings, creating theappropriate documents, liaison with carriers, or generating sales quotations,but you will be taught and supported to do these things by your manager, yourteam and the apprenticeship team at Kuehne+Nagel.
Road Sales : Are you looking to become the next sales leader within Kuehne+Nagel? Thenlook no further! You will work within a successful sales team, learningeverything you need to know to be a top sales performer whilst being supportedby your peers, your managers, and the apprenticeship team within Kuehne+Nagel.Beyond this, there is an opportunity for successful apprentices to secure afull time position and promotion into an Account Manager role, as well asachieving bonuses and pay rises connected to the apprenticeship programme.
BusinessAdministration : At the heart of every successful team, thereis someone who works with every member and is able to connect the dots to seehow each person’s work feeds into each other’s to achieve a common goal – youcould be that person. Throughout your Business Administration apprenticeshipyou will be supported to ensure that you fully understand the complex andfast-paced world of logistics, as well as taught specialist skills andknowledge to enable you to support your team successfully and add value to theiroverall running and organisation.
CustomerService : Do you want to make a difference? Then look no further! You will workwithin one of our customer facing teams providing vital information to ourcustomers, answering questions and problem solving to overcome issues. You willbe provided will all the training you need to be a top class customer servicespecialist whilst being supported by your peers, your managers, and theapprenticeship team within Kuehne+Nagel.
Warehousing : Our Warehouse teams provide a crucial role in ensuring we safely store,maintain and deliver our customers' valuable goods. You’ll be working in anexciting, busy atmosphere making sure deadlines are met and customer deliveriesare made in time. Your role will dependon the specific team and site you are placed in, but don’t worry as you’ll begiven all the training you need to be successful in your role.
Your Skills and Experiences
Five GCSEs at grades 3 – 9 / A*-D (including Maths & English)
Excellent Customer Service skills
Ability to work to deadlines
Strong communication and interpersonal skills(Additional requirements will be outlined in individual job adverts)
Good Reasons to Join
You will be joining an amazing group of apprentices and can look forward to a competitive starting salary, attractive benefits and an Apprentice NUS discount card. Your starting salary will be £15,500 in year one with an increase after 12 months and there's also a great bonus on offer once you have fully completed your apprenticeship. You will be supported throughout by a network of mentors, line managers and previous apprentices to help you achieve your qualifications and progress along your apprenticeship journey.
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.