Apprentice Freight Forwarder

3 weeks ago


Leeds, United Kingdom Seetec Full time

We are looking to enhance the team with a freight forwarding apprentice to help with our continued operational growth. Alongside internal on the job training you'll be supported through the International Freight Forwarder Specialist Apprenticeship that will give you the skills & knowledge to develop a successful career within the logistics sector.

**Key Responsibilities**:
To assist in the development of our Road division we are looking to enhance the team with a freight forwarding apprentice to help with our continued operational growth

Alongside internal “on-the-job” training you will be supported through the International Freight Forwarder Specialist Apprenticeship that will give you the skills and knowledge to develop a successful career within the logistics sector.

Main duties for this exciting opportunity will include but not limited to:

- Supporting colleagues with operational duties
- To effectively liaise with clients, suppliers and colleagues using a variety of communication methods
- To gain a thorough understanding of the freight forwarding environment
- To understand and manage the bookings process
- To deal with and raise all required documentation
- Liaise with carriers, handling agents and customers effectively, providing a high level of customer service at all times
- To understand and manage transport requirements
- To understand the sales quotations and pricing process
- To raise invoices to customers and agents
- To effectively use the in-house systems available
- General administrative duties to support the branch
- To develop an understanding of compliance with regards to customs, import and export laws and regulations

**Skills and Experience**:

- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Team working
- Ability to work to deadlines

**Qualifications**
- GCSE or equivalent Maths & English (Grade Grade A*-C/ 4-9) essential

**Additional Information**:
**Annual wage**
£19,000

**Working week**
Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.30pm
Total hours per week: 37.5 hours a week

**Expected duration**
18 Months

**What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?**

Level 3 International Freight Forwarding Specialist Apprenticeship Standard - Road Freight Pathway:

- 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 20% off the job training activities
- Quarterly formal progress review meetings, identifying learning achievements and next steps

**What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?**

We support all our apprentices and actively seek career progression pathways for them upon successful completion of the apprenticeship



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