Ocean Freight Forwarding Apprentice
K & L FREIGHT LTD
NORTHWICH, CW9 7UA
Closes in 10 days (Thursday 7 November at 11:59pm)
Posted on 24 October 2024
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Summary
K & L Freight are now recruiting for a freight forwarding apprentice to work within the Imports Shipping department. The successful candidate will gain all the knowledge & skills required to have a successful career within the sector, whilst working towards the international freight forwarding level 3 qualification.
- Annual wage
- £14,000 a year
- Training course
- International freight forwarding specialist (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5.00pm.
37 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Monday 18 November
- Duration
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1 year 6 months
- Positions available
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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
K & L Freight we are looking to recruit a new apprentice to work predominantly within our Imports Shipping department. The successful candidate will supported by us to ensure they gain all the knowledge & skills required to have a successful career within the sector.
- To learn about world geography and continents including time zones etc.
- To learn how to handle both export and import customs entries for all products including products of animal origin.
- To learn about the different types of Bills of Lading.
- To learn about the different terms of sale (incoterms).
- To learn about the different tariff codes relating to different products and the difference in chargeable duty levies.
- Dealing with different carriers and overseas agents.
- Keeping clients informed of any schedule changes.
- To learn the importance of Marine insurance and its different clauses.
To learn how to communicate with clients in different countries / continents
To learn about different currencies used in freight forwarding
To learn how to calculate different freight rates
To learn how ports operate around the world and the different methods used in and around the port when handling containers.
Where you’ll work
16 CHESHIRE BUSINESS PARK
CHESHIRE AVENUE
LOSTOCK GRALAM
NORTHWICH
CW9 7UA
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
Your training plan
- Level 3 International Freight Forwarding Specialist apprenticeship standard.
- On the job training delivered by the employer.
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 behaviours 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
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- GCSE’s including Maths and English (grade A*-C/ 4-9)
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
- Team working
- Initiative
- Positive 'can do' attitude
- Eager to learn
About this company
With over 30 years of experience in providing freight solutions to businesses, K & L Freight have become one of the UK’s most experienced shipping and logistics companies. With each member of the K & L Team having vast knowledge of the industry, we ensure the seamless delivery of goods for our customers by air, land and sea. We also provide our clients with appropriate advice and solutions for their cargo and budget. We support our clients in managing the complexities of international shipping, from planning and tracking to documentation and delivery, ensuring a first class customer experience is had all the way through the process
http://www.klfreight.com (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
25 days holiday entitlement plus bank holidays.
After this apprenticeship
- This opportunity will give the successful candidate the chance to become a permanent member of the team upon successfully completing the apprenticeship and proving themselves to the business.
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 VAC1000283873.
Apply now
Closes in 10 days (Thursday 7 November at 11:59pm)
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