Summary
We are looking to offer an exciting apprenticeship opportunity in our Operations Team, where you will gain hands-on experience in managing global shipping logistics. This apprenticeship will give you the opportunity to learn the ins and outs of international freight forwarding, customs regulations, and supply chain management.
Wage
£16,200 a year
Training course
International freight forwarding specialist (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm, including a half an hour lunch per day. Training will also take part during these hours.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
Possible start date
Monday 26 May
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
* Assist with coordinating international shipments to multiple global markets.
* Learn to manage documentation, including customs declarations, invoices, and packing lists.
* Track shipments and handle any potential delays or issues that may arise during transit.
* Work with customs agents, freight carriers, and suppliers to ensure smooth delivery processes.
* Help maintain accurate records of shipments and deliveries for internal tracking and reporting.
* Learn about international trade regulations, tariffs, and customs procedures.
* Contribute to ongoing improvements in shipping processes to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
* Work with apprentice coach for external and on-the job lessons
Where you’ll work
UNIT 10
BIRCH LANE
ALDRIDGE
WALSALL
WS9 0NF
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
SR APPRENTICESHIPS 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
* Training will take place in the workplace, schedule to be confirmed.
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
* English (grade 4 or above)
* Maths (grade 4 or above)
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
* IT skills
* Attention to detail
* Organisation skills
* Problem solving skills
* Administrative skills
* Analytical skills
* Initiative