Apprentice Freight Forwarder

The role will involve assisting all aspects of Air Import operations - from initial quotations to clients, routing of shipments with overseas offices and agents, sending Pre-Alerts, opening job files and invoices for payment.

Duties to include:

The creation and processing of air shipments Preparation of pre-shipment documentation together with creation and distribution of export documentation Arranging collections and deliveries within the UK Preparing and submitting customs declarations Liaising with customers Data entry Use of Microsoft Products - Excel, Word Use of CargoWise Assisting with invoice processing

Time will also be spent working in our Ocean Freight, Customs Clearance and Warehousing operations, to ensure a rounded education.

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:

Upon the completion of the apprenticeship, there is a clear career path and opportunities for further professional development within the company.

Employer Description:
Offering end to end supply chain solutions, our specialties are Freight Forwarding and Logistics. Our headquarters are at Heathrow, and we have regional offices throughout UK, as well as overseas in the USA, Europe and the Middle and Far East. Charles Kendall Freight understands the importance of the people that drive the organisation and we take pride in supporting and developing our employees in their roles so that they feel confident to undertake responsibilities placed upon them and ultimately can contribute to the success of the organisation.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday, 9am - 5.30pm

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Team working,Keen to learn