Logistics & Customs Apprentice

Milton Keynes

Without Jungheinrich, your shopping trolley would probably be empty. Every day, our trucks move millions of goods in logistics centres globally.

Jungheinrich is one of the top three leading companies in the material handling equipment and Intralogistics sectors worldwide – and we are very interested in speaking with you further about your career.

Jungheinrich has evolved from a producer of forklifts to a manufacturing logistics service provider achieving an annual turnover of over £2.5 billion. Today, we employ over 14500 employees, thereof in Europe alone over 800 sales consultants, as well as more than 4200 mobile service engineers, maintain a close-knit network providing quality consulting and comprehensive service.

In short, your role within Jungheinrich will play a crucial part in providing the customer with complete peace of mind in managing their intra-company logistics.

The Role

This is a fantastic opportunity to join our Logistics & Customs department—an essential function within Jungheinrich’s growing UK business.

As a Logistics & Customs Apprentice, you will receive structured training and support to help you develop core knowledge and skills in logistics administration and international customs compliance. This 36-month programme will lead to a Level 3 Business Administrator apprenticeship, with the opportunity to progress into further development through the Level 3 International Freight Forwarding apprenticeship standard.

The Logistics & Customs Apprentice will play a key role in supporting the wider business on day-to-day logistics and customs operations, ensuring compliance and accuracy across all asset movements. Working closely with the Head of Logistics & Customs, you’ll contribute to the coordination and documentation of freight processes, as well as the tracking, reporting, and administrative functions essential to smooth logistics operations.

Requirements

Qualifications (Essential)

GCSE Maths & English (Level 4 or C and above)
Full UK Drivers Licence

Skills

IT literate, strong Microsoft Excel skills
An understanding and willingness to develop a career relating to Customs & Freight Management Processes
Supporting Report preparation for analytical & audit purposes with data collation
Excellent communication skills both verbal and written, with the ability to communicate with colleagues on different levels in the organisation
Self-starting with personal drive and motivation to proactively identify issues and deliver solutions to problems
A growth development mindset

Experience

Experience in or a passion for a career within a Finance, Customer Service, Customs or Freight Forwarding related role would be ideal but not compulsory.
Familiarisation of SAP would be an advantage.

Mobility

Occasional travel required- fully expensed. This position is an Office Based role. Role will require interaction on Virtual platforms and travel for Team Meetings at Warrington.

Competencies Required

Analysis
Internal & External Customer Orientation
Accountability/ownership
Attention to detail
Planning & Organising
Methodical approach to task
Initiative
Confident Communicator
Teamwork

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