RateMyPlacement and RateMyApprenticeship are now Higherin: Learn More

Higherin
DHL

Customer service advisor apprentice Review

at DHL

Level 2 Apprenticeship

Customer Service

Castle Donington, Derby, UK

Review Submitted: October 2023

Overall Rating

4.1 /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!

4/5 - Overview of Role
4/5 - Skills Development
3.8/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
4/5
speaking to customers and helping them book, track or investigate their parcel. Offer our services to one-time users (non account holders) and regular business users (account holders) to provide an excellent service.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
yes, IT skills have been broadened being in this role, the apprenticeship has allowed me to ask/understand things about customer service that i'd not though about before

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
could do with more communication
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
Lots of support from DHL
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
More communication should be there
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
Gives a better understanding
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
social activities and motivation is a big thing at DHL so there is always little contest or competition on

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend DHL to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Great company, cares for all employees, lots of opportunities, largest logistics company delivering to over 142+ countries
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to DHL?
be yourself, show willingness to help, empathy and engagement
In This Review
Join Now

Join the Higherin Community

Save Time

Easily add jobs from Higherin or external platforms to keep everything organised.

Personalised Alerts

Get tailored job recommendations and updates straight to your inbox.

Exclusive Features

Access tools like application tracking, deadline reminders, and saved searches.

Stay Ahead

Be the first to know about the latest opportunities and deadlines.

Completely Free

Create an account and unlock powerful features at no cost.