Apprentice Freight Forwarder F&B Review
at Woodland Group
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Logistics and Operations
Chelmsford
Review Submitted: April 2025
Overall Rating
3.6 /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!
4/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
3/5
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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:
4/5
Customer Service - dealing with different customers and providing updates with their shipments
Overseas Agent - booking container with overseas offices
Deliveries - managing deliveries and ensuring everything is on schedule
Costing and Invoicing - ensuring we are billed the correct amount and invoicing out customers ensuring margins are correct
Overseas Agent - booking container with overseas offices
Deliveries - managing deliveries and ensuring everything is on schedule
Costing and Invoicing - ensuring we are billed the correct amount and invoicing out customers ensuring margins are correct
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Was completely new to the industry when I began. Now feel like I can work independently in my role and have good understanding of terminology and processes.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
2/5
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
2/5
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
Football Tournaments/Matches, Cricket Matches, Christmas Parties
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Woodland Group to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Enjoyable company to work for, good people and flexible work (hybrid)
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Woodland Group?
Research the company so you have understanding and be confident in your interview.
