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Customs Team Apprenticeship

Kuehne+Nagel · SR APPRENTICESHIPS LIMITED
Location
Derby
Postcode
DE74 2BB
Salary
£15,500 a year
Duration
2 Years
Hours per week
37h
Positions available
1
Degree awarded
Sales executive (level 4)
Start date
7 September 2026
Application deadline
24 August 2026
Posted
20 April 2026
Vacancy reference
2000027271

About the role

We are currently seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join the Road Logistics Customs team in Kegworth. The Road Logistics team at Kuehne+Nagel provide hundreds of customers with the services to move their goods across Europe. The sales team work directly to source, engage and maintain the customer base, ensuring that customer shipments are booked in efficiently and delivered on time. Working with a diverse customer base – you could find yourself shipping canoes to Croatia or shoes to Slovakia. Every day is different!

This is not just another job, it’s an exciting opportunity to be a part of something big and make a real difference. So, if you are ready to take your career to the next level and work with some of the best in the business, then we want to hear from you!

Over the two years you’ll be learning how to:

  • Develop an understanding of international trade and customs procedures
  • Gain knowledge of import and export processes and documentation requirements
  • Understand HMRC regulations and international trade compliance standards
  • Build confidence in identifying and resolving discrepancies in documentation
  • Collaborate with colleagues and participate in meetings and training sessions
  • Understand escalation processes for compliance or operational issues
  • Gain exposure to career pathways within customs and international trade

Please be aware that this vacancy does not meet the minimum requirements for visa sponsorship.

This is an entry-level training position. If you are already qualified or experienced in this area of work, this is unlikely to be the position for you. However, we would welcome your application for one of our other vacancies, which can be found at https://jobs.kuehne-nagel.com/uk/en 

Working week

Monday – Friday, 9am – 5.15pm.

Skills

Communication skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsCustomer care skillsInitiativeStrong work ethicPlanning skillsMultitasking skillsMicrosoft outlookMicrosoft excel

Required qualifications

Essential
GCSE · 5 GCSEs · Grade 3-9 / A*-D
Essential
GCSE · English · Grade 3-9 / A*-D
Essential
GCSE · Maths · Grade 3-9 / A*-D

Training & development

You will work within a successful Customs Team while learning everything you need to know to be a top performer whilst supported by your peers, your managers, and the apprenticeship team within Kuehne+Nagel. 

Future prospects

Beyond this, there is an opportunity for successful apprentices to secure a full-time customs position, as well as achieving bonuses and pay rises connected to the apprenticeship programme. 

Company benefits

You will receive attractive benefits and an Apprentice NUS discount card

About Kuehne+Nagel

As a global leader with a strong heritage and a vision to move the world forward, we offer a safe, stable environment where your career can make a real difference. Whether we help deliver life-saving medicines, develop sustainable transportation solutions or support our local communities, your career will contribute to more than you can imagine.

Website
jobs.kuehne-nagel.com/global/en