Freight Forwarding Apprentice

Summary

Freight Forwarding Apprenticeship with successful Logistics Company. Learn about Road, Air & Sea Freight, Customs Documentation & planning. Get involved with European & Worldwide business partners / customers. Thorough training programme and a chance to commence your journey into the world of Transport & Logistics and to grow your career.

Wage: £14,722.50 a year
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Training course: International freight forwarding specialist (level 3)
Hours: Monday - Friday, 09:00 - 17:30
37 hours 30 minutes a week
Possible start date: Monday 1 September
Duration: 1 year 9 months
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

Rotating through several departments, Road, Air, Sea Freight, learning processes, procedures how to manoeuvre freight across the world
Learning what customs documentation is required
Learning how to quote for new business
Learning how warehousing operates and interacts with all departments

Where you’ll work

Unit 1 & 5

Festival Link, Festival Leisure Park

Basildon

SS14 3WD

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

SOUTH ESSEX COLLEGE OF FURTHER AND HIGHER EDUCATION

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:

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

IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Administrative skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative
Non judgemental
Good telephone manner

Other requirements

Other things to consider Are there other things you would like the candidate to know prior to applying – could transport be an issue, will there be any need to stay away from home on occasions? The company is based in a location where public transport is irregular and not within a reasonable walking distance of the train station. Candidates would ideally be able to drive and have use of their own vehicle or be within walking distance of the offices. Parking on site is free. FOR SECURITY REASONS, AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE Aviation Security Act 1982 and the Aviation and Maritime Security Act 1990 ALL CANDIDATES MUST HAVE A 5 FULL YEAR EDUCATION/EMPLOYMETN HISTORY WITH NO GAPS

About this company

Employer information – tell us about your organisation This will allow the candidate to know a bit more about you and what they can expect when working with you if successful We are a successful Logistics/Freight Forwarding company based in Basildon. We pride ourselves on our commitment to staff development and training, which as a result will make the company more profitable. We are one of many partners of the Schneider Group, a large company based in Switzerland. Our aim is to provide outstanding services to our customers with personal support from our experienced staff. To strive to find the best innovative and tailor-made transport solutions for our customers To develop staff to their full potential through extensive training

After this apprenticeship

If the apprentice has shown skill and potential to thrive in a Logistics/Freight Forwarding environment, the company would consider employment on a permanent basis

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

SOUTH ESSEX COLLEGE OF FURTHER AND HIGHER EDUCATION

Diane Ridgley

diane.ridgley@southessex.ac.uk

07855701273

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000303146.

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Closes on Friday 27 June 2025

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