Sea Freight Exports Apprentice

Ever wondered how products get from A to B ? We have an exciting new apprenticeship opportunity for the right candidate who will learn all aspects of the freight forwarding industry.

If you want to be part of an industry that doesn’t sit still and be involved in keeping the country moving then this is the apprenticeship for you. If you want to learn about import and export procedures by road , sea and air to and from far flung countries of the world as well as closer to home then come and join us.

The right candidate will learn all aspects of the freight forwarding industry, including:

Inco Terms Tariffs Commodity codes Import and Export customs procedures To learn how to move freight from shippers door to final consignee’s door completing all relevant documentation via road , air , sea & courier. To gain confidence to speak to overseas agents , airlines , hauliers , shipping lines and our UK customers to enable them to arrange the shipments in a timely and cost effective manner. 

They will be part of a smaller branch of a larger organisation who gives back up with consolidated services and further help and resources when required.

Please note this position is based in Staffordshire not Newcastle.

Training:
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 apprenticeships 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 off the job training activities Quarterly formal progress review meetings, identifying learning achievements and next steps

Training Outcome:
Once qualified and if good understanding is proven throughout the apprenticeship and I feel they are competent enough – there will be a role within the export department working within the team under the export supervisor directly.

Employer Description:
We are one of the UK’s leading independent international freight forwarding companies. This independence gives us the freedom to find the best solutions for our customers. That includes remaining true to our strongly held values of putting people at the heart of everything we do, integrity and trust. And it includes choosing to work with only the best international forwarders to create an unrivalled world wide network of partners to ensure a first-class service for our customers, wherever they are doing business.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday, 09.00 - 17.00.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Administrative skills,Team working,Eager to learn