International Freight Forwarding Apprentice

DACHSER LIMITED

Rochdale, OL16 4UP

Closes in 29 days (Sunday 20 October at 11:59pm)

Posted on 19 September 2024

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Summary

As International Freight Forwarding Apprentice, you will work as part of the operations who are responsible for the movement of goods from other countries, ensuring the transit and delivery is made on time. You will liaise regularly with overseas offices, partners or agents, and you will be responsible for arranging and completing all paperwork.

Annual wage
£18,000 a year

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Annual salary: £18,000 increasing by £750 after each 6 months of the apprenticeship is completed. Salary on completion will be £21,000 per annum

Training course
International freight forwarding specialist (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday (a rotating shift with earlies and lates). Shifts to be confirmed (TBC).

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Saturday 26 October

Duration

2 Years

Positions available

2

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

The successful candidate will be supported by:

  • Carry out the full coordination of the movement of freight
  • Completion of all associated freight documentation
  • Completion of customs declarations
  • To work with the customer to provide the best service available within the time constraints provided
  • To create a relationship with customers and suppliers
  • Liaise by telephone / email / with shipping lines / customers and other departments and suppliers
  • General administration duties
  • Support the business with any additional tasks as required
  • Maintain a team-oriented atmosphere

Desired skills:

  • Some experience of computer packages like MS Office (Outlook / Excel / Word etc.) would be advantageous but not essential
  • Takes an organised and methodical approach
  • Excellent approachable face to face and phone manner
  • Good attention to detail
  • Personal qualities
  • Positive attitude
  • Willingness to learn
  • Punctual
  • Hunger and desire to achieve and be the best you can be

Where you’ll work

Rochdale Logistics Centre George Stephenson Avenue

Kingsway Business Park

Rochdale

OL16 4UP

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

SR APPRENTICESHIPS 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

    • Level 3 International Freight Forwarding Specialist Apprenticeship Standard Qualification
    • Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)
    • On and off-the-job training and location to be confirmed
    • The training schedule has yet to be agreed upon, further details will be made available at a later date

    Requirements

    Essential qualifications

    GCSE in:

    • Maths and English (grade 4)

    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

    • Attention to detail
    • Vibrant
    • Willing to learn
    • Positive attitude
    • Punctual

    About this company

    Dachser is a global logistics business looking for talented individuals who want to develop knowledge and skills in a company that recognises and rewards hard work and commitment. The Dachser apprenticeship programme is unique in respect of how you learn the industry. You will have the benefit of working on a rotation through every department to ensure you have a full understanding of the logistics process and a guaranteed role with us at the end of your learning journey.

    http://www.dachser.co.uk (opens in new tab)

    After this apprenticeship

    • Upon successful completion of your apprenticeship, there may be the opportunity for further education or a full-time role within the business if you prove to be the right candidate

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    SR APPRENTICESHIPS LIMITED

    Louise Spring

    louise.spring@sr-apprenticeships.co.uk

    07485302270

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000277976.

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    Closes in 29 days (Sunday 20 October at 11:59pm)

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