Restricted Commodities Coordinator Review
at DHL
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Logistics and Operations
Derby
Review Submitted: May 2023
Overall Rating
4.6 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4.2/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
5/5
My role involves supporting other departments within our organisation in relation to Restricted Commodities and ensuring they are adhering to regulations correctly. Also auditing customers and service centres to ensure correct handling of DG.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
The program is enjoyable, it has been hard work and the assignments require research but having the opportunity to apply in the workplace and try different things has been great
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Throughout the program I have enhanced my communication skills by having more self awareness, also project management and finance were 2 areas I haven’t had much exposure too but now understand budgets within our department and had opportunity to run a project with our global team
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
I would say due to changing assessors on occasions the organisation could have been better and more upfront about what the project entail and the secondary project for epa as could have been thinking about this whilst completing other modules
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Lots of support, have been given exposure to areas where I needed to develop and opportunity to apply the knowledge I’ve learnt
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
They have been supportive with questions I’ve had and had timely feedback to ensure I stay on track and covered everything I need
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
It has helped me to think of different approaches and be more self aware of others and how to adapt my style to get most out of people
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
4/5
Yes we have social events regularly
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend DHL to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Having worked here for 15 years I can say it’s a great organisation to work for, supportive colleagues, management and lots of opportunity to develop
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to DHL?
To be open and adaptable to trying new things and learning, bring ideas and don’t be afraid to ask a question
