Apprentice Trainee Freight Forwarder

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