Simarco are affiliated with various local schools and colleges enabling us to recruit, develop and mentor rising stars via our apprenticeship programme.
We strongly believe in promoting from within, providing opportunities for younger generations and as a result, we invest heavily in the development, learning and progression of our colleagues throughout the business.
Apprenticeships at Simarco can range from Warehousing, Customer Service, Team Leader Support, Human Resources CIPD, IT Infrastructure Technician and the newest industry-standard apprenticeship – International Freight Forwarding Specialist L3.
We are proud of our Apprentices and the enormous contribution that they continue to make to our business each day.
We don’t want you to just take our word for it, you can hear from our apprentices and their testimonials below:
Emma Hancock
“I joined Simarco as an apprentice when I was 17 doing a business administration course alongside helping with the Northern Irish and Irish export service. Choosing the apprenticeship route was the right decision, as for a young individual I was earning and learning as well as gaining experience with the export service. In terms of joining this course, I did attend college and got my qualifications and then started the apprenticeship straight after finishing college. The apprenticeship course consisted of a level 2 qualification in business administration and then by personal preference you could also take the level 3 with the company. The course is 12 months long however I completed mine in just over 8 months. Since completing the apprenticeship I am now doing the European imports whilst on a training course to be the supervisor of the team. I have been out with a driver and gained experienced of different roles within the company, e.g. working with transport and the warehouse etc. I would recommend the apprenticeship scheme for young individuals as soon as they leave school as it is a great way to ease yourself into work and be earning and learning too, especially within this company as I have thoroughly enjoyed the process and the progression which has come from this apprenticeship course.”
Jade Finney
“I Joined Simarco’s traineeship programme as a trainee sales executive and it was the best decision I ever made. I went to college and had the opportunity to go to university, but I knew that wasn’t for me. I tried multiple different jobs, but I knew I would never progress, until I started Simarco and realised just how many opportunities there were for a good career. My training was very easy, I had no experience in my job role, but I picked it up fast, with help from colleagues whenever I needed it. I have only been here for 7 months, but I have made so much progress within such a short space of time and I know it will only get better. Along with my role in sales, I have been given the opportunity to attend courses, for example I completed a customer service course which was very mind opening. Overall, l I really enjoy working for Simarco and I am very thankful for being given this opportunity and being a part of the team.”
At Simarco, we are committed to upskilling all our employees and are continuously looking to develop our team professionally at all levels and in all functions. In addition to our commitment to the National Apprenticeship programme:
- Our Customs Teams are offered professional qualification opportunities with the Customs Academy.
- We have an ongoing certification programme for our dedicated team of drivers
- we have anin-house programme of training for our van drivers taking them to Class 2 Drivers.
- Our leaders provided with the tools they need to lead with confidence with external coaching and training programmes.
- We are excited to be rolling out a Learning Management Platform so there will always be an opportunity to learn, whether it be workplace skills or upskilling compliance.
We believe that training is not just important – it is vital. It is an investment in Simarco’s future which is why we commit to doing what we can to make you the best you can be at work.