International Freight Forwarding Specialist Apprentice Review
at Woodland Group
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Logistics and Operations
Chelmsford
Review Submitted: April 2025
Overall Rating
5 /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
5/5
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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
I work in Media Operations for Woodland Group. On a day-to-day basis, i look at the outturns, FCL's and the Operations side of the department. I also look at the admin, and making sure that the clients are billed/invoiced correctly and on time each week
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I enjoy my programme alot. I am given time to do my apprenticeship work as well as balance my real work. I also have a good work-life balance, meaning it is not too much for me to handle that i do not have any recreational time
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have developed many skills in my time here. For example, my communication skills have significantly gotten better since i have been working here. I have been trained extremely well, and as a result i have developed my problem-solving skills.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
From the start, i have had a well structured plan and shorth/long term goals to reach. I have met those goals, and i know where i should be and what is happening in the future. This is a well structured course
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I receive support very regularly, and am always offered help if needed. I am always checked upon to see how i am progressing and if there is anything anyone can do to help me
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
I am allowed time to revise, away from work and the support i get from the employer is amazing. I can safely say that i can do my work, revise and work towards my qualification all perfectly
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
The qualification gives me a better understanding of the work that i am doing. Th work is a catalyst for my qualification, as hand in hand they both help develop my skills
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
Yes, there are cricket and football events that happen at our work. People are joyous to get involved, and is a great way for different departments to connect
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Woodland Group to a friend?
Yes
Why?
This is a very welcoming company. As soon as i started working here, there was a heart-warming feeling. The employees are all lovely people, and there is a great dynamic of personality which is key for any environment
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Woodland Group?
I would say for people to make sure they work hard, as long as that is done, you will have no struggles at all working here. Its a lovely environment an would recommend to everyone
