Apprentice International Logistics Freight Forwarding Administrator

Summary

As an International Freight Forwarding Apprentice you'll delve deep into the core components of this thriving industry. Through our industry-recognized apprenticeship program, you'll gain invaluable experience, equipping yourself with the knowledge and practical expertise needed to excel in the field.

Annual wage

£13,650 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

Annual wage £13,650.00 - £17,290.00

Training course

International freight forwarding specialist (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Friday, shifts to be confirmed. For example, 9.00am - 5.00pm.

37 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 2 December

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

7

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

Are you ready to kick-start your journey into the world of Freight Forwarding? DSV are recruiting for a Freight Forwarder in Feltham. Join our dynamic team and embark on an exciting apprenticeship designed to shape you into a skilled and accomplished Freight Forwarder.

As an International Freight Forwarding Apprentice you'll delve deep into the core components of this thriving industry. Through our industry-recognised apprenticeship program, you'll gain invaluable experience, equipping yourself with the knowledge and practical expertise needed to excel in the field.

Find below the tasks and responsibilities you’ll undertake to garner the expertise to seamlessly navigate the intricate landscape of Freight Forwarding.

Key Tasks:

Mastering import/export processes and Cross Trade bookings
Engaging in seamless communication with our extensive network and carrier partners across the globe
Championing the meticulous checking and issuance of vital documentation including master bills, house bills of lading and ensuring compliance with import/export customs regulations
Taking charge of monitoring international sea freight shipments from inception to delivery, ensuring precision and timely arrivals at designated destinations
Maintaining real-time visibility on customer consignments, guaranteeing adherence to service level and operational protocols

Duties/Responsibilities:

Spearheading customer notifications and swiftly resolving challenges, exemplifying our commitment to great customer experiences
Nurturing revenue streams in alignment with budgetary targets, handling quotations, invoicing, and supplier purchase orders with finesse
Undertaking general administrative duties, supporting our processes that make it easy for our customers to do business with us

What can we offer you?

An opportunity to be a part of and grow within a driven and successful company, with a team of 75,000, operating in over 95+ countries
Be part of a company that has strong ambitions and targets for sustainability initiatives, both internally and externally

Where you’ll work

Panalpina House

Great South West Road

Feltham

TW14 8NU

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.