Freight Forwarder Apprentice

Creating shipment bookings with hauliers, shippers and other customers Keeping customers informed of shipment progress at all stages Ensuring booking details are accurate including weights, dimensions and pack numbers Booking space on vessels for Ocean Freight shipments Creating and modifying required documentation Liaising with customers, suppliers, and international agents Providing a strong level of customer service throughout Checking invoices are accurate Learning how to complete customs entries and eventually submitting them

Training:

International Freight Forwarding Specialist 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 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 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:

This is a permanent role, and we are always looking to progress colleagues in the business.

Employer Description:
Since 1982 CNS Freight has been successfully offering high quality freight services to the UK Forwarding Industry. Success has come through the hard work and dedication of the company personnel and investment in resources to improve and innovate our systems and processes.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.15pm

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