At the heart of every successful team, there is someone who works with every member and is able to connect the dots to see how each person’s work feeds into each other’s to achieve a common goal – you could be that person. Throughout your Business Administration apprenticeship you will be supported to ensure that you fully understand the complex and fast-paced world of logistics, as well as taught specialist skills and knowledge to enable you to support your team successfully and add value to their overall running and organisation.
As a Business Administration Apprentice you will support a particular team within Kuehne+Nagel, working with a number of different people and resolving issues and sharing ideas as needed. Your role will vary depending on which part of the business you are in but it will require you to work collaboratively with other members of your team to reach a common goal. Your ideas will be valued and people will look to you to share and implement any suggestions that you have to improve the overall running of the team. So if you are an innovative team player who is looking to develop professionally, this apprenticeship would be a great fit for you! If you’re ambitious, driven and a people-person, this is a great way to launch your career in logistics.
What does the programme involve?
We run three versions of this programme depending on which role you are going into, to ensure that you gain the specialist skills to achieve your career aspirations within your particular role. As well as a programme covering all aspects of Business Administration, we also offer more specific training pathways covering how to perform to the best of your ability within a Transport Administration role or a Stock and Inventory Administration role.
These programmes run for 15 months during which time you will achieve both a Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard in Business Administration and a Level 3 Diploma in Business Administration. Day to day you will be supported by your manager, your colleagues and the KN apprenticeship team to understand the business and how best to add value in your role.
You will also learn the skills you will need to be successful through face to face workshops and 1:1 meetings with your personal tutor. The workshops are designed to be interactive and relevant to the role you are performing. Not only will these workshops teach you new skills, they are also a fantastic opportunity to meet up and form friendships with other apprentices on your course.
Where can the programme take me?
After successfully gaining your qualifications and proving yourself to be an effective member of the team, you will have the opportunity to secure a full time role within your team or department. Your career is in your hands and, with the knowledge you have gained over the course of the apprenticeship, it is up to you to decide which route your career will take within Kuehne+Nagel.
Meet harriet - business administration apprentice
Why did you join Kuehne+Nagel?
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When searching for an apprenticeship I thought Kuehne+Nagel would be ideal as there is plenty of room for progression and opportunities.
What has been the best part of your apprenticeship so far?
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I have developed real life skills such as confidence and problem solving that not only helps me with the day job but gives me an opportunity to find out what I am truly capable of. Doing an apprenticeship is one big learning curve; I have gained new technical skills, made friends and also learned a lot about myself in the process
What’s the most interesting thing you’ve you learnt during your apprenticeship?
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Any apprenticeship, in any industry or occupation will help to develop a good routine. Working full-time and completing a qualification can be a juggling act. Throughout life I will have to multitask, be organised and learn to use my initiative. Working on multiple different things throughout my apprenticeship has helped me to develop these skills. Prioritising work, managing my day and knowing when to ask for help becomes second nature.
What advice would you give someone else looking to start an apprenticeship at Kuehne+Nagel?
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It’s a chance to develop your skillset, knowledge, work experience and understanding of a working culture. You will gain a nationally recognised qualification on completion and could be offered a full time job. There are so many benefits to doing an apprenticeship, earn a salary, get paid holidays, receiving training, gaining a qualification and there is potential to progress afterwards.
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What do I need to apply?
Applicants to the apprenticeship programme must have achieved (or be expected to achieve) five GCSEs at grades 3-9 / A*-D (including English & Maths) or equivalent
All applicants must also have the right to work in the UK
Other than that we are simply looking for applicants who enjoy working within a team and are willing to go the extra mile.
How do I apply?
So what are you waiting for? Search our vacancies to see what roles we have.
ApplicationThis is so we can get you registered on our system and make sure you meet the minimum criteria for the programme
Telephone interview
You will receive a phone call from a member of the team to ask you a bit more about yourself and why you are interested in the role
Face to face interview or assessment centre
You will either be invited for a face to face interview with the Manager who is hiring for this role or you will be invited to an assessment centre. The assessment centre will still have an interview within it but may also have a few extra elements such as group discussion or an in-tray activity.
Offer
Following your interview or assessment centre, you will be called by a member of the team and provided with feedback - no matter the outcome. If you are made an offer, you will soon receive your contract and plans will start to be made with you for your first day as a Kuehne+Nagel apprentice!
Why choose a Kuehne+Nagel apprenticeship?
Competitive starting salary, with bonuses and pay rise contained within the programme
Attractive benefits including pension and cashback & discount portal
Support to achieve professionally recognised qualifications
