Road Freight Apprentice

WORLD CARGO LOGISTICS LTD

Manchester, M22 5WB

Closes tomorrow (Friday 20 September at 11:59pm)

Posted on 5 September 2024

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Summary

World Cargo Logistics are now recruiting for an International Freight Forwarding apprentice to join their busy team in Manchester! The successful candidate will learn how to quote, book and arrange road/courier shipments. Gaining vast knowledge of all aspects of freight forwarding whilst building their career with World Cargo Logistics.

Annual wage
£14,500 a year

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Training course
International freight forwarding specialist (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday. 9am - 5:30pm

37 hours a week

Possible start date

Tuesday 1 October

Duration

1 Year 6 Months

Positions available

1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

World Cargo Logistics are now recruiting for an International Freight Forwarding apprentice to join their busy team in Manchester! The successful candidate will learn how to quote, book and arrange road/courier shipments. Gaining vast knowledge of all aspects of freight forwarding whilst building their career with World Cargo Logistics.

Duties include:

  • Quoting import and export road shipments.
  • Booking shipments onto our system.
  • Liaising with customers and keeping them updated.
  • Arranging import and export customs clearances.
  • Invoicing customers.

Where you’ll work

Suite 16A

Manchester International office Centre

Styal Road

Manchester

M22 5WB

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

SEETEC BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY CENTRE LIMITED

Your training course

International freight forwarding specialist (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents
  • Select freight forwarding services based on customer requirements, taking into account country specific factors, delivery times and modes.
  • Use generic or bespoke ICT systems in order to enter and monitor data on importing or exporting goods.
  • Book, plan and monitor international shipments, using manual or ICT systems, in accordance with the rules and regulations that apply to that area of the world and to the goods consigned.
  • Prepare a customs declaration to a national standard, or give custom clearance instructions to a third party.
  • Use data systems to submit the information required by customs authorities as part of the management of the international movement of goods.
  • Produce freight costings and invoices in line with Incoterms, customer profile or sales contract.
  • Identify and source data from customers, systems or colleagues.
  • Identify and resolve problems in line with responsibilities.
  • Create and maintain productive working relationships with internal and external customers.
  • Adapt communication based on the situation and the audience.
  • Identify problems outside of limits of responsibility and escalate within company policy.
  • Communicate in writing, preparing communications on technical matters.
  • Communicate with others verbally, including internal and external customers.
  • Air. Use and adapt terminology appropriate to the air freight industry.
  • Air. Select and use documentation appropriate to the air freight industry.
  • Ocean. Use and adapt terminology appropriate to the ocean freight industry.
  • Ocean. Select and use documentation appropriate to the ocean freight industry.
  • Road. Use and adapt terminology appropriate to the road freight industry.
  • Road. Select and use documentation appropriate to the road freight industry.
  • Select freight forwarding services based on customer requirements, taking into account country specific factors, delivery times and modes.
  • Use generic or bespoke ICT systems in order to enter and monitor data on importing or exporting goods.
  • Book, plan and monitor international shipments, using manual or ICT systems, in accordance with the rules and regulations that apply to that area of the world and to the goods consigned.
  • Prepare a customs declaration to a national standard, or give custom clearance instructions to a third party.
  • Use data systems to submit the information required by customs authorities as part of the management of the international movement of goods.
  • Produce freight costings and invoices in line with Incoterms, customer profile or sales contract.
  • Identify and source data from customers, systems or colleagues.
  • Identify and resolve problems in line with responsibilities.
  • Create and maintain productive working relationships with internal and external customers.
  • Adapt communication based on the situation and the audience.
  • Identify problems outside of limits of responsibility and escalate within company policy.
  • Communicate in writing, preparing communications on technical matters.
  • Communicate with others verbally, including internal and external customers.

    • Your training plan

    On the job training delivered by the employer
    Apprentices without Level 2 English and maths will need to achieve this level prior to taking the end point assessment. For those with an education, health and care plan or a legacy statement, the apprenticeships English and mathematics minimum requirement is Entry Level 3
    Allocation of an apprenticeship delivery coach who will carry out regular training
    Assessment and support visits to ensure you acquire new learning, knowledge skills and behaviors in order to progress and develop
    Identify, track and support 6 hours off the job training activities
    Quarterly formal progress review meetings, identifying learning achievements and next steps.

    Requirements

    Desirable qualifications

    GCSE in:

    • GCSE’s including Maths and English (grade 5)

    Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

    Skills

    • Communication skills
    • Attention to detail
    • Organisation skills
    • Administrative skills
    • Number skills
    • Initiative
    • Positive 'can do' attitude

    Other requirements

    Applications from candidates without a grade 5 in English and Maths will be considered depending on strength of written application.

    About this company

    We’ve been managing complex international supply chains like yours for over two decades. Providing intelligent, flexible, end-to-end supply chains that have a powerful impact on business success.

    https://worldcargologistics.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

    After this apprenticeship

    Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, to become a fully fledged member of staff at World Cargo on the road/courier team assisting with the growth of the company.

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    SEETEC BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY CENTRE LIMITED

    Kayleigh Byner

    kayleigh.byner@seetec.co.uk

    07732691597

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000274340.

    Apply now

    Closes tomorrow (Friday 20 September at 11:59pm)

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