Summary
This interesting role provides an excellent training opportunity for an individual who wants to be part of the journey of learning how goods are moved around the world & becoming part of a team that specialises in looking after a number of high street and e-commerce fashion retailers.
Wage
£19,000 a year
•Incremental increases subject to performance, whilst completing the apprenticeship •Share in the company’s profits with a related pay bonus
Training course
International freight forwarding specialist (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.30pm (w/ 1-hour lunch).
37 hours 30 minutes a week
Start date
Monday 19 May 2025
Duration
1 year 6 months
Positions available
1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you’ll do at work
The position will offer the suitable candidate the opportunity to work in one of several departments within the group, together with the opportunity to study for an apprenticeship qualification - International Freight Forwarder Specialist Level 3. This will be coupled with possible future career advances. This interesting role involves handling day to day shipments from origin to delivery, on behalf of one of our largest contract customers.
When fully trained the suitable candidate would be able to complete the following:
* Daily import operations from Türkiye, China, Pakistan and Bangladesh to the UK to include permission to ship, delivery bookings, customs instructions on CIC and invoicing
* Daily cross trade operations from Türkiye, China, Pakistan and Bangladesh to Germany, Belgium, Ireland and Switzerland to include permission to ship, delivery bookings, customs instructions to agents and invoicing
* Keeping tracking reports up to date and analysis of line performance/ eta to amend delivery bookings
* New business areas this year from Cambodia to the UK.
* Arrange call-off delivery instructions received from specific contract customers
* UK customs brokerage for clients prepaid business.
* Ad-hoc haulage with quality check services we offer for specific contract clients in Türkiye and Belgium
Where you’ll work
Unit 8, Manchester International Freight Terminal
Trafford Park
Stretford
Manchester
M17 1DY
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
SEETEC BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY CENTRE LIMITED
Your training course
International freight forwarding specialist (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
* Select freight forwarding services based on customer requirements, taking into account country specific factors, delivery times and modes.
* Use generic or bespoke ICT systems in order to enter and monitor data on importing or exporting goods.
* Book, plan and monitor international shipments, using manual or ICT systems, in accordance with the rules and regulations that apply to that area of the world and to the goods consigned.
* Prepare a customs declaration to a national standard, or give custom clearance instructions to a third party.
* Use data systems to submit the information required by customs authorities as part of the management of the international movement of goods.
* Produce freight costings and invoices in line with Incoterms, customer profile or sales contract.
* Identify and source data from customers, systems or colleagues.
* Identify and resolve problems in line with responsibilities.
* Create and maintain productive working relationships with internal and external customers.
* Adapt communication based on the situation and the audience.
* Identify problems outside of limits of responsibility and escalate within company policy.
* Communicate in writing, preparing communications on technical matters.
* Communicate with others verbally, including internal and external customers.
* Air. Use and adapt terminology appropriate to the air freight industry.
* Air. Select and use documentation appropriate to the air freight industry.
* Ocean. Use and adapt terminology appropriate to the ocean freight industry.
* Ocean. Select and use documentation appropriate to the ocean freight industry.
* Road. Use and adapt terminology appropriate to the road freight industry.
* Road. Select and use documentation appropriate to the road freight industry.
* Select freight forwarding services based on customer requirements, taking into account country specific factors, delivery times and modes.
* Use generic or bespoke ICT systems in order to enter and monitor data on importing or exporting goods.
* Book, plan and monitor international shipments, using manual or ICT systems, in accordance with the rules and regulations that apply to that area of the world and to the goods consigned.
* Prepare a customs declaration to a national standard, or give custom clearance instructions to a third party.
* Use data systems to submit the information required by customs authorities as part of the management of the international movement of goods.
* Produce freight costings and invoices in line with Incoterms, customer profile or sales contract.
* Identify and source data from customers, systems or colleagues.
* Identify and resolve problems in line with responsibilities.
* Create and maintain productive working relationships with internal and external customers.
* Adapt communication based on the situation and the audience.
* Identify problems outside of limits of responsibility and escalate within company policy.
* Communicate in writing, preparing communications on technical matters.
* Communicate with others verbally, including internal and external customers.
Your training plan
International Freight Forwarding Specialist Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard - Ocean Pathway:
* Upon successful completion you will achieve Level 3 Apprenticeship qualification in International Freight Fowarding
* Training will be conducted at regular intervals on-site with your Specialist Coach
* Training schedule has yet to be agreed upon, further details will be made available at a later date
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
* English (grade 4)
* Maths (grade 4)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
* Communication skills
* IT skills
* Attention to detail
* Organisation skills
* Customer care skills
* Administrative skills
* Number skills
* Logical
* Team working
* Excel knowledge
Other requirements
Successful candidates will need to provide 5 year references before start date can be offered.