Job Description
This is 15 month apprenticeship working towards a Business Administration Level 3, this apprenticeship.
Apprenticeship meets National Minimum Wage.
Training to be provided
- Business Administrator Level 3
- Functional Skills Level maths and English if required
Overview of the Apprenticeship
Looking to start a career within a fast-paced industry which is rewarding and secure? At DFDS, we have an opportunity for an Equipment Controller Apprentice to join us working Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm, at our site in Immingham.
What will the apprentice be doing?
Looking to start a career within a fast-paced industry which is rewarding and secure? At DFDS, we have an opportunity for an Equipment Controller Apprentice to join us working Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm, at our site in Immingham.
Working with a small team, you’ll be coordinating all aspects of equipment movement and maintenance across Europe which involves compiling data, monitoring incoming customer requests, and working with internal information platforms. Alongside gaining your Business Administration Apprenticeship, we’ll train you on everything you need to be successful in your role and apprenticeship.
We’re on the hunt for an open-minded colleague who is collaborative and has new ideas. To be successful, you’ll need to have the drive to learn and in return we’ll offer you a career with us. You’ll need to be confident enough to be vocal with new ideas – we’re always looking for better, more effective ways of working so we love to hear your thoughts.
Equipment Controller and Workshop Administrator duties to learn.
- Check daily on where all the trailer fleet is and follow up on static equipment
- Organising the MOT & Service schedules for the fleet of trailers
- Arrange with third party repairers in all countries to book in MOT, service, and repair work on daily basis
- Arranging for unscheduled maintenance and breakdown
- Ensure that cost control is adhered to
- Assist in building a new IT system within the Equipment function
- Arrange and book trailers to ship empty to countries who are requesting extra equipment
- Adhere to all relevant policies, operating procedures and standards at all times
- Always work with due care and attention and in accordance with current HSE requirements to ensure the personal safety of yourself and others
- Ensure strong working relationships are built and maintained with the clients/customers
Skills Required:
Good, solid IT skills, especially Microsoft office.
Personal Qualities:
Positive attitude, willingness to learn, punctual, good attention to detail. Open minded, flexible, willing to learn lots of new skills and very collaborative! A person who gets on well with people with attention to detail.
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
Level 3 Business Administration apprenticeship standard, which includes:
- Level 1/2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)
- End-Point Assessment (EPA)
This apprenticeship will be delivered 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.
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
Upon successful completion of your apprenticeship there may be opportunity for a permanent role within the business.
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
- 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
- GCSE or equivalent Maths and English (Grade 4/C or above) essential
Things to consider
Pension/Benefits: Life assurance cover (After probation period) Contributory company pension scheme (After 3 months service) Holiday Purchase Scheme (After probation period) Free ferry travel for up to 4 guests between Dover and Calais / Newcastle and Amsterdam with no limit on trips Full employee assistance programme including: (After 3 months service) Proactive financial, emotional, mental, and physical health care support including face to face counselling, fast 24/7 access to a GP, a second medical opinion and legal support for colleagues and their family. Huge range of retail discounts from high street and online retailers Cashback on health care including dental, optical, physiotherapy, prescriptions, specialist consultations and much more. Access to Thrive, our award-winning Wellbeing platform. Access to mental health first aid and opportunity to join support webinars with a focus on all areas of positive wellbeing.
About the employer
DFDS is Northern Europe’s largest Shipping & Logistics company. Providing shipping and transport services in Europe, generating annual revenues of EUR 3.6bn. To over 8,000 freight customers, we deliver high performance and superior reliability through shipping and port terminal services, and transport and logistics solutions. For four million passengers, we provide safe overnight and short sea ferry services. We have more than 11,000 employees, located on ships and in offices across more than twenty countries. DFDS was founded in 1866, with our headquarters in Copenhagen, and listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen. In the UK, DFDS prides itself on having signed the Armed Forces Covenant and membership of the Apprenticeship Diversity Champions Network. We are part of the CILT Top 30 Logistics Providers List.
Employer
DFDS A/S
www.dfds.com
Address
- Nordic House
- Immingham
- DN40 2LZ
Job Type: Apprenticeship
Salary: £10,000.00-£21,100.00 per year
Schedule:
Application question(s):
- What is your date of birth?
- Are you eligible for this apprenticeship have you been in the UK/EU/EEA for the last three years?
- If successful at this stage, are there any days you would be unavailable for an interview?
- What do you know about the hiring organisation?
- What interests you in this Apprenticeship and why have you applied?
- What are your main strengths? What are your weaknesses?
- Can you also confirm you are happy that this is an Apprenticeship for 18 months, through SR Apprenticeships and will include Maths and English Functional Skills if you do not have valid exemptions?
- What previous GCSEs do you hold?
- What is your current notice period?
- How long will the journey take to the place of work and how will you get there?
- Do you have a UK driving licence?
Work Location: In person