About the Role
Kickstart your career in logistics as a Trainee Freight Forwarder. You’ll gain hands-on experience in coordinating shipments across air, sea, and road, while learning about customs, documentation, and customer service. This entry-level role is perfect for someone eager to learn and grow in the freight forwarding industry.
Our Culture at Uniexpress
At Uniexpress, we’re driven by a shared commitment to excellence, continuous improvement, and mutual respect. Our culture is built on strong values: development, knowledge, loyalty, professionalism, respect, and teamwork, which guide everything we do.
We believe in empowering our people to grow, contribute, and take pride in their work. Our mission is to foster a collaborative environment where every voice is heard, every idea matters, and every team member plays a vital role in our success. Together, we aim to exceed expectations, build lasting relationships, and be recognised as the best at what we do.
Key Responsibilities:
Support the coordination of shipments across air, sea, and road freight.
Assist in preparing shipping and customs documentation under supervision.
Learn to liaise with carriers, agents, and customers to gather shipment details.
Track shipments and update internal systems with status and documentation.
Shadow experienced freight forwarders to gain hands-on industry knowledge.
Participate in training sessions to develop understanding of Incoterms, customs, and logistics software.
Contribute to team meetings and support administrative tasks as needed.
Demonstrate a proactive attitude and willingness to learn and grow within the company.
All colleagues undertake general office duties including answering the telephone, filing and dealing with the post.
Requirements:
Interest in logistics and international trade.
Strong willingness to learn and develop.
Good IT and communication skills.
Proficient user of Microsoft Office suite, including Excel, Word and Outlook.
Person Specification:
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Eagerness to learn and progress, and the ability to grasp new systems and processes quickly.
A team player.
Good organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise and meet tight deadlines.
Committed, motivated, energetic, proactive and fun with a positive can-do attitude.
Flexible with a willingness to get involved in all aspects of the day-to-day business.
Ability to work well whilst under time constraints with a ‘right first-time’ approach.
Training Outcome:On successful completion of the apprenticeship there may be the opportunity for permanent employment within the company and/or a long-term career in the sector/industry.Employer Description:Welcome to Uniexpress
Established in 1986, Uniexpress is one of the UK's largest independent global freight forwarders with over 140 employees operating from 7 locations across the country.
With a customer-first ethos, our expert teams are trusted by well-known brands to provide a worldwide service via sea, air, road and rail, delivering the highest levels of personal service to develop long-term partnerships.Working Hours :Monday to Friday between 9am-5.30pm.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Team working,Interest in logistics,Interest in Global Trade,Eagerness to learn,Time management....Read more...
Day to day responsibility for the running of the contract in a customer service capacity.
Meet the customer’s operational requirements.
Ensure deliveries are made on time in full.
First line support for customer and DSV to ensure that all issues are proactively handled.
Support colleagues within all departments in providing an enhanced service to customers whilst maintaining and promoting DSV best practices.
Responsible for the completion/population of location KPI's as well as being responsible for Customer invoicing processes.
Training:Business Administrator Level 3
On-the-job training delivered by the employer.
Apprentices without Level 2 English and maths will need to achieve this level prior to taking the end point assessment. For those with an education, health and care plan or a legacy statement, the apprenticeship English and Mathematics minimum requirement is Entry Level 3.
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 of off-the-job training activities. Quarterly formal progress review meetings, identifying learning achievements and next steps.Training Outcome:After successful completion of the apprenticeship there is the potential of a permanent position.Employer Description:As a global freight forwarder, DSV provides and manages supply chain solutions for thousands of companies every day. Whether you are a small family-run businesses or large global corporation we focus on keeping your supply chains flowing through operational excellence and sustainable growth. This is at the core of our purpose, vision and mission.Working Hours :Full time - Monday to FridaySkills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Team working....Read more...
Responsible for the operation of the Warehouse function. Supporting the Management Team with the day-to-day operation of the warehouse, responsible for a team of operators and ensuring an efficient warehouse operation in achieving business targets.
Provide line management to the team, coordinating their workloads, providing support to ensure that the team delivers.
Monitoring any issues and ensuring production targets, KPIs, and quality standards are achieved, in order to meet the requirements of the customer.
Develop the team by focusing on individual performance and support requirements to achieve high standards, whilst fostering a culture of working safely. The ideal candidate must be driven and want progression throughout DSV
Training:Transport and Warehouse Operations Supervisor Level 3
On-the-job training delivered by the employer.
Apprentices without Level 2 English and maths will need to achieve this level prior to taking the end point assessment. For those with an education, health and care plan or a legacy statement, the apprenticeship English and Mathematics minimum requirement is Entry Level 3.
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 of off-the-job training activities. Quarterly formal progress review meetings, identifying learning achievements and next steps.Training Outcome:After successful completion of the apprenticeship, the potential of a permanent position with DSV.Employer Description:As a global freight forwarder, DSV provides and manages supply chain solutions for thousands of companies every day. Whether you are a small family-run businesses or large global corporation we focus on keeping your supply chains flowing through operational excellence and sustainable growth. This is at the core of our purpose, vision and mission.Working Hours :Full time on a rotaSkills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Time efficiency,Understanding of CargoWrite....Read more...
