Freight Operations Apprentice

2 weeks ago


Manchester, United Kingdom Seetec Outsource Training & Skills Full time

An exciting Apprenticeship opportunity to support the global operation of Ligentia UK Limited, provide support on behalf of the International Freight Forwarding Division. You will become skilled in receiving shipping orders & arranging/monitoring the progress/final delivery, developing experience, ensuring all contractual obligations & service levels are met.

As an apprentice, in addition to formal training, you will gain real hands-on experience in the following areas:

- Principles of International shipping (e.g. Incoterms)
- Key import and export procedures
- Networking by interacting with global offices
- Customer service skills
- HM Custom’s procedures in relation to the importation of goods from outside of the EU
- Liaison with shipping lines / airlines and transport providers for cost and routing information
- Basic consignment profit and loss
- IT systems and how they support the operation
- Making and submitting electronic import, export and transit Customs declarations for consignments moving by air, road and ocean freight
- Provide project coordinators with advice on Customs requirements and procedures to help ensure compliance with Customs regulations
- Preparation of customs documentation for import and export consignments moving by air, road and ocean freight
- Advising project coordinators of available flights/vessels, routes, freight rates and ancillary charges and recommend the best option
- Negotiation with freight carriers, establishing freight rates and service levels, making freight bookings and ensuring that the needs of our clients are met
- Liaising with project coordinators and other departments - transport, warehouse, packing, finance - to ensure the smooth running of jobs
- Develop relationship with allocated customers
- Adhere to Customs Compliance procedures and documentation
- Work with Carriers and Handling Agents to resolve exceptions and discrepancies as they arise
- Liaise with Transport & Warehouse teams on shipment or airfreight planning and coordination
- Liaise directly with overseas offices on shipment or airfreight planning and coordination

**Job Types**: Full-time, Apprenticeship

**Salary**: £15,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company car
- Company pension

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- No weekends

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: VAC1000170182



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