Business Administrator Apprentice

Join our team as a Business Services Administrator Apprentice!

Are you looking to kickstart your career in administration within a dynamic and supportive team environment? We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Business Administrator Apprentice to join our Air teams. In this role, you will provide comprehensive administrative support, ensuring that all tasks are completed efficiently to meet the evolving demands of our business. You will play a crucial part in maintaining smooth operations and aligning with the centralised functions from our headquarters. If you are organized, proactive, and eager to learn, we want to hear from you! Join us and be a part of a team that values growth and excellence.

Location: Bradford, UK (office based)

Hours: Monday to Friday (9:00 to 17:30)

What will you be learning and doing?

• Quote Management: Participate in quoting various queries from customers, network offices, and overseas offices.
• Coordination: Coordinate with carriers for the export/import of projects and general forwarding shipments.
• Shipment Processing: Manage the entire shipment process, including arranging pickups or inland transportation, booking with carriers or overseas offices, preparing documents (Billing Invoice, and/or customs), forwarding, tracking, and tracing to the final destination, ensuring data quality, and identifying problems where authorized.
• Communication: Maintain consistent communication with vendors, customers, carriers, and DB Schenker overseas offices throughout the shipment process.
• Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs): Maintain SOPs that include the client's special requirements such as preferred routings/carriers and key contacts.
• Issue Reporting: Immediately report any problems, operational disputes, or discrepancies to the supervisor and head of projects.
• Customer Service: Provide exemplary customer service to all teams, acting as a shared service function within the business.

About You

• A passion for excellence and a commitment to be the best.
• High levels of energy, sound judgement and determination to achieve with a sense of urgency.
• An open-minded consultative approach.
• Ability to give and receive positive and constructive feedback.
• Attention to detail.
• Microsoft office skills desirable.

What We Offer

When you join our team, you can expect:

• Full training and continuous professional development to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Enjoy the benefits of a pension scheme with up to 6% matched employer contributions.
• 20 days of holiday (increasing by 1 day per year up to a maximum of 25 days) plus a day off for your birthday.
• Explore various career paths and take advantage of development opportunities within our organisation.

Next Steps

Apply now by following the provided links and attaching your CV. Please note that we may review applications before the job advert expires, so we encourage you to submit your application promptly!

At DB Schenker, we celebrate and value our diverse workforce. We are committed to further enhancing diversity and welcoming applicants of all genders, ages, abilities, nationalities, religions, and sexual orientations.

Please be aware that candidates will be subject to necessary right-to-work checks for the UK, a 5-year referencing process and a criminal records check.

At DB Schenker, you are part of a global logistics network that connects the world. A network that allows you to shape your career by encouraging you to contribute and truly make a difference. With more than 76,000 colleagues worldwide, we welcome diversity and thrive on individual backgrounds, perspectives and skills. Together as one team, we are Here to move.

To be considered for this position you must have valid rights to work and live in the UK.