At a Glance
- Tasks: Learn all about freight forwarding while handling customer enquiries and administrative tasks.
- Company: Join Velta, a trusted logistics provider since 1999, known for flexibility and reliability.
- Benefits: Gain valuable experience with potential for a full-time role after your apprenticeship.
- Other info: Enjoy a supportive team environment with opportunities for growth and development.
- Why this job: Kickstart your career in logistics and make a real impact in a dynamic industry.
- Qualifications: GCSEs in English and Maths at grade 4 or above required.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
Velta in Witham are seeking a business administration apprentice to join their freight forwarding team. You will learn every aspect of freight forwarding, which involves talking to customers, shipping lines and transport companies, obtaining rates and quoting customers, through to making a booking.
About the Employer
Trusted since 1999, Velta delivers reliable, flexible freight and fulfilment solutions across the UK, Europe and beyond. From air, sea and road freight to warehousing, customs clearance and e-commerce fulfilment, we help businesses streamline their supply chains. With over 25 years of experience, strategic locations near major ports and AEO/CFSP status for faster processing, we tailor every solution around your needs making logistics simpler, faster and more cost-effective.
What You'll Do
- Dealing with customer enquiries through telephone/email
- Following up on enquiries made via the website
- Deal with stock enquiries
- Administrative tasks within the office
- To efficiently undertake basic administration and clerical duties
- To support the business in general administrative duties
- To locate orders within the warehouse and prepare for dispatch
- To support the team in maintaining accurate, timely stock management database records
- To answer/deal with queries, both face-to-face and via the telephone, take messages and pass them onto the relevant member of staff in an appropriate and timely manner
- To meet and greet visitors as required
- Provide support to fellow members of the team
Training Outcome
Ideally, the apprentice will be offered a full-time permanent role within Velta on completion of the apprenticeship.
Skills Required
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Administrative skills
- Team working
- Initiative
Qualifications
- Essential - GCSE - English - 4
- Essential - GCSE - Maths - 4
Course Information
- Course: Business administrator (level 3)
- Level: 3
- Route: Business and administration
- Apprenticeship Level: Advanced
Working Arrangements
- Working Week: Monday - Friday, 09.00am - 5.00pm (1 hour lunch unpaid)
- Expected Duration: 1 Year 3 Months
- Training Provider: RM TRAINING (UK) LIMITED
Business Administration Apprentice - Logistics in Witham employer: Velta International Ltd
Velta is an exceptional employer located in Witham, offering a dynamic work environment where apprentices can gain hands-on experience in the freight forwarding industry. With a strong emphasis on employee growth and development, Velta provides comprehensive training and the opportunity for a permanent role upon completion of the apprenticeship. The company's commitment to flexibility and reliability, combined with its strategic location near major ports, makes it an ideal place for those looking to build a meaningful career in logistics.
