Apprentice Trainee Freight Forwarder

**Description of the job**:
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.

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 an 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.

**Salary**:
£14,722.50 p.a

Minimum wage rates

The pay may be negotiated and may rise after a probation period has been successfully completed.

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

Pay: From £14,722.50 per year

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends

Application question(s):

- If you were offered the role, how would you travel to work from your home address?
- Do you have the right to work in the UK?
- Have you been a resident of the UK for the last 3 years?
- Do you currently have GCSEs or equivalent in Mathematics and English (Grade C (4) or above)?

Work Location: In person