Export Administration Apprentice

Job information Export Administration Apprentice from the Company Prima Cheese, this latest Export Administration Apprentice job vacancy is located in the city Seaham. This latest job opening is open to job seekers who have the latest education / graduate . Job Vacancies in this Logistics field have been opened and published up to the specified time.

Job Description :

The Company:

Prima Cheese is a multi-award-winning cheese processing company with a 28-year heritage. It is a family-owned business, employing nearly 200 people and operates only within B2B markets where it has gained a reputation for quality, consistency and service. It is one of the biggest cheese suppliers of foodservice and food manufacturing within the UK and export their products to over 55 countries worldwide. With both domestic and international business, the company continues to grow and is looking to expand their team.

The Role:

Prima Cheese has an exciting opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic candidate who is ready to kickstart their career within the Export industry! Joining our team as an apprentice means you will gain on-the-job experience as well as learning and completing your Business Administration qualification, all whilst working towards becoming a pivotal member of the Export department.

What will I be doing?

As the Export Administration Apprentice, you will be gaining academic knowledge through your college apprenticeship whilst also contributing to the team through completing export documentation in an accurate and timely manner, liaising with internal departments such as Production and raising orders onto our internal systems.

Full departmental training will be provided to the successful candidate, with an ongoing plan that will contribute towards your End Point Assessment for your Business Administration qualification.

Responsibilities:

• Liaising with internal departments to ensure a smooth and timely operation to ensure finished goods are ready on time to meet loading schedules.

• Raising orders and invoices on internal database and Sage200.

• Working closely with freight forwarders to arrange shipping and haulage.

• Arranging and completing export documentation accurately and in a timely manner.

• Ensuring systems are up to date and databases are filled in correctly.

• Overseeing the loading of overseas orders in all weather conditions.

• Problem solving to ensure problem resolution for customers and delivering excellent customer service.

• Maintaining quality service by establishing and enforcing organisation standards.

• Contributing to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

• The candidate will be fully trained in how to arrange all aspects related to export orders and in how to complete export documentation correctly with a view to developing into an integral part of the Export Team.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for an enthusiastic candidate who is eager to start their career within the Export industry. Prima Cheese offers strong growth opportunities for highly motivated candidates. You will learn international business, logistics and an understanding of global trade.

The successful applicant will be required to have a GCSE or equivalent in both Maths and English at Grade 9-4 or A*-C.

The ability to speak an additional language would be desirable but is not essential.

• Excellent communication skills.

• Highly organised.

• Detail orientated.

• Ability to work under pressure.

• Ability to work independently and manage own workload.

• Team player.

• Good IT skills

• Fluent in English language.

• Sensitive to cultural differences of customers of various backgrounds.

Benefits:

• Employee Reward Platform and Wellbeing Hub.

• 24/7 Employee Assistance Support.

• Opportunities for Learning and Development.

• A collaborative and innovative work environment.

• No weekend or evening work.

• Company pension.

• Cycle to Work Scheme.

To apply for this role please fill out the application form below. To find out more about the role please direct any queries to recruitment@primacheese.com