Freight Forwarding Specialist - Apprenticeship – Find an apprenticeship

Summary

You will work closely with our experienced team to develop essential skills in the freight forwarding industry. This apprenticeship offers a unique opportunity to learn about the end-to-end logistics process, from coordinating shipments to ensuring timely and efficient delivery.

Annual wage: £12,480 to £22,308 a year
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Training course: International freight forwarding specialist (level 3)
Hours: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm
37 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 20 January
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

Responsible for daily road freight shipments, creating the appropriate documents, working closely with operations and customs team.
A pivotal team member and help to achieve our company's objectives.

The apprenticeship program will provide you with core knowledge and skills including industry awareness, customs procedures, and a commercial insight. You will gain an understanding in:

How to move goods internationally by Road and apply this in practice.
Applying Customs procedures.
Ability to understand the core of import and export.
Delivering exceptional Customer Service skills.

Where you’ll work

37 UNIMIX HOUSE

ABBEY ROAD

LONDON

NW10 7TR

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

This training plan has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

Requirements

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
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Administrative skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Patience

About this company

Chain Logistics Services is a team of dedicated professionals having distinct experience in Maritime, supply chain and logistics industries. It has been our constant endeavour to provide first class, highly competitive services to our clients. By monitoring and responding to our client’s needs, Chain Logistics Services is constantly developing the scope of its expertise which has made us a fast growing logistics service provider. Our comprehensive range of services and solutions, cover every single need of Importers & Exporters. Chain Logistics Services develops customised logistics solutions to meet the priorities of each client, with a responsible, ethical approach. Chain Logistics Services is a stable, independent and fast growing freight forwarder. Our excellent customer service, In-House expertise and our global logistics network has placed us at forefront of our industry.

After this apprenticeship

As we continue to grow, we are excited to offer an apprenticeship opportunity for a Freight Forwarding Specialist in London. This role is ideal for individuals looking to embark on a rewarding career in logistics and gain hands-on experience in the field.

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

SR APPRENTICESHIPS LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000287973.

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Closes on Saturday 18 January

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