Apprenticeships

Business Support Apprentice

DSV Road Purfleet-On-Thames

Intermediate

Apprenticeship Level

Customer service practitioner (level 2)

Apprenticeship Standard

Summary

DSV Road are looking for an individual who will learn the skills to work alongside a team who are committed to providing quality, innovative value & logistics services. You will have the opportunity to develop your communication skills to internal & external parties & collate data for vital reports with the prospect of becoming a permanent member.

Key responsibilities and accountabilities are:

  • To ensure our UK export & import customer requirements relating to the customs clearance of their cargo are met within our brokerage department  

Key tasks:

  • Timely and effective communication with customers, partners and internal departments via email and telephone
  • Updating/verifying the DSV UK brokerage system with customer booking details
  • Liaise with operations and overseas offices to ensure customer commitments are delivered upon
  • Effective monitoring to ensure clearances and subsequent deliveries are completed within the agreed timelines
  • Pro-active problem solving with customers and colleagues when issues arise
  • Ensure consignments are rated correctly in order to invoice in an accurate and timely manner
  • Provide KPI and reports both externally and internally where necessary
  • Resolve credit management queries where necessary
  • General day to day administrative duties

Before applying for this position, please ensure you can travel to and from the place of employment.

Once you have applied for this vacancy, AEA will contact you to organise an interview, if your application meets the required criteria.

We will contact you using the details you provide us with in your application and would ask if you would regularly check and reply asap so that you do not miss this opportunity.

Employment

£14,624.35 a year

Wage

37.25

Hours Per Week

2 Jun 2025

Expected Start Date

Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm (1/2 hour unpaid lunch).

Working Week

1 Year

Expected Duration

Employer

DSV Road

Employer Name

Gateway House, Stonehouse Lane, Purfleet-On-Thames, RM19 1NX, Purfleet-On-Thames

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DSV is one of the very best performing companies in the transport and logistics industry. 45,000 employees in more than 80 countries work passionately to deliver great customer services and high-quality services - as part of the operation or in a variety of supporting roles. If you have drive and talent and enjoy responsibility, we’ll give you the support you need to explore your potential and forward your career.

Training Provider

SEETEC BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY CENTRE LIMITED

Training Provider

Training To Be Provided

  • Seetec will deliver this apprenticeship in the workplace
  • You will have a dedicated assessor who will provide guidance and monitor progress throughout
  • You will have access to an online portfolio to allow you to monitor your progress and log work completed
  • Level 2 Apprenticeship in Customer Service Practitioner Apprenticeship standard
  • Functional Skills in maths, English and ICT (unless exempt)

Desired Applicant

Skills

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Presentation skills, Administrative skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience

Qualifications

English & Maths GCSE (4) Desired

Further Information Contact

Georgia Marlow

[email protected]

How To Apply

To learn more about this apprenticeship vacancy, and for instructions on how to apply, please view the vacancy on the GOV.UK Find An Apprenticeship Service.

VAC1000319280

Vacancy Reference Number

29 May 2025

Application Closing Date
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