Import Freight Operations Apprentice

3 months ago


Ipswich, United Kingdom Seetec Full time

We will be offering training and support throughout the booking of a container locally overseas, update and inform importers/clients of arrival information and request documentation when needed. The Operations Apprentice will also be liaising with the client to arrange transport/delivery slots ready for when shipments arrive.

**Key Responsibilities**:
We believe this role will be a great opportunity for anyone looking for a career within the logistics industry. As a company, we have many segments of expertise that can be added to the training and portfolio such as Air Freight, European Road Freight, Sea Exports and customs clearance. As an office based in Woodbridge, we have an extremely driven team which includes two previous apprentices with a combined experience of 18 years.
- Receiving documentation from overseas partners and uploading documentation into our online web-based operating system
- Reviewing vessel arrival times and updating clients when changes are noted
- Overviewing transport bookings to ensure that everything is in place ready for the transport booked for the following day. If anything is not confirmed, it must be flagged up to the Line Manager or Team Leader
- Uploading applicable charges to the system when invoices have been received from our accounts teams

**Skills and Experience**:

- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Team working
- Initiative
- Microsoft Excel and Word
- Able to manage workload & prioritise tasks
- Professional manner
- Passion to learn
- Positive attitude

**Qualifications**:

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

**Additional Information**:
**Annual wage**
£13,000

**Working week**
Monday to Friday, between 9am to 5pm
Total hours per week: 35 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 - Ocean Freight Pathway
- On the job training delivered by the employer
- 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?
- If the apprentice is the correct fit, a permanent job role at the company would be the next option. Cargocare Global have been very successful with the apprenticeship scheme and we hope for this to continue
- We also have other offices, which depending on circumstances, we pride ourselves in cross training, which would also be of an interest



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