Freight Forwarder Apprenticeship

Summary

Kickstart your career in logistics with an exciting apprenticeship at International Freight Solutions Ltd in their brand new Bradford office! Gain hands-on experience and expert support from a dedicated mentor and line manager. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity—apply now and take the first step toward a thriving future!

Wage

£13,741 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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National Minimum Wage for apprentices although this maybe negotiable depending on age and experience

Training course

International freight forwarding specialist (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Friday 09:00- 17:00 1 hour for lunch

35 hours a week

Start date

Monday 16 June 2025

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you’ll do at work

A Freight Forwarder Apprentice plays a crucial role in the logistics and supply chain industry, ensuring the smooth coordination of shipments, documentation, and customer communication. Here’s a breakdown of key responsibilities and required skills for this role:

Key Responsibilities:

Shipment Coordination:

Assist in booking shipments with carriers (air, sea, courier and land)
Track and monitor cargo movement
Communicate with clients regarding shipment status

Customer & Supplier Communication:

Liaise with customers, agents, suppliers, and freight companies
Provide updates on shipments and resolve issues
Handle customer inquiries and complaints professionally

Billing & Invoicing:

Generate invoices and pass purchase invoices
Verify freight charges and coordinate with accounting teams

Data Entry & System Management:

Input shipment details into freight management software (Realm etc .)
Maintain accurate and up-to-date shipment records

Where you’ll work

International Freight Solutions Bradford Office
Suite 1003 Backstone Business Centre 451 Cleckheaton Road Low Moor
Bradford
BD12 0NY

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

SKILLS OFFICE NETWORK LTD

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

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade Grade C (4) or above)
Mathematics (grade Grade C (4) or above)

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
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Administrative skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative

About this company

International Freight Solutions offer a broad range of Worldwide Freight Service options for both Export and Import. Working closely with our clients, we source the best solutions to fulfil the logistics requirements.

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

Company benefits

Company Pension Scheme, Westfield Health Scheme, Commission Scheme

After this apprenticeship

There is potential for the role to become permanent after the programme is successfully completed

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