Business Administration Apprentice Level 3 - Export Department
KMB Shipping Group · Burnt Tree · posted 8 September 2026
Wage
£16,640 a year
Hours
40 hours a week
Duration
1 Year 6 Months
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Business administrator (level 3)
Starts
5 October 2026
Closing date
30 September 2026
Positions
1
Apply on the official government service →No Apprentice League account needed — we never gate applications.
- It is primarily a data input role with high attention to detail
- Using emails to liaise with customers and suppliers for various information needed
- Using telephone
- Using Microsoft teams for internal procedures and workflow
- Using Microsoft Office to complete varies administrative tasks
- Using in house company system - Boxtop which training would be provided on the job
- Using internet for shipping line portals to upload documents and free type into boxes the data from customers paperwork they have provided (raising the bill of lading)
- Checking work before submitting details into the carrier portal online
- Receiving a draft document to cross reference against what customer provided, and we entered to shipping line via their portal
- Sending document via email to customer for approval
- Receiving back from customer via email
- Approving document to supplier once customer approves or making changes with supplier if needed (all done via email)
- Checking shipping line portals online to see if a vessel has sailed - if a vessel is delayed advising a customer via email of the delay
- Using online systems to submit information where required
- Scanning in various documents to our in-house system
Your training
- Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
- Functional skills in maths and English where applicable
Where it leads
Full-time role with KMB.
About KMB Shipping Group
We are a multi award winning freight forwarding company based in Tipton. We offer our customers the best solutions to move their cargo from A to B, we also offer packing solutions, storage and a standalone customs service.
Skills they're looking for
Communication skillsIT skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsCustomer care skillsProblem solving skillsAdministrative skillsAnalytical skillsTeam workingCreativeInitiativeNon judgementalPatienceConfident Telephone Manor
Entry requirements
- GCSE English & maths (grade 4) — essential
Where you'll work
- 2ND FLOOR WEST WING, CASTLEMILL, BURNT TREE, TIPTON, DY4 7UF
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