Freight Forwarding Apprenticeship
Description✓Are you looking for the perfect opportunity to lift off your career whilst gaining a nationally recognised qualification? We have a fantastic opportunity for a motivated and career minded individual to join our team as an International Freight Logistics Apprentice! This opportunity would be perfect for a college leaver or anyone looking to transport their career in an industry with a bright undying future!
✓Unsworth are an internationally recognised, multi award-winning Logistics Company
✓We combine the best-in class technology and people to be a leading independent freight management and supply chain solutions provider, simplifying international trade and adding value to our clients.
✓What is a freight forwarder?
✓Freight forwarders play an important role in the logistics industry by helping companies streamline the process of shipping goods around the World
✓Importing and exporting can quickly become costly and time-consuming for manufacturers, and freight forwarders can help companies decrease costs and increase operational efficiency.
✓A freight forwarder is a company that serves as an intermediary between airlines and vessel owners and the businesses that need them
✓Freight forwarders manage every aspect of the transportation process, from storing goods before shipment to completing documentation for customs formalities and tracking the cargo movement around the Globe.
✓The Role:
✓We’ll train you on everything you need to know to be successful in your role.
✓Your training will start with an 18-month apprenticeship programme in International Freight Forwarding, supported by a comprehensive training programme on the job to give you the foundations you need for a successful long term career
✓As your training progresses, you will become responsible for:
✓* Taking client’s bookings and dealing with customer enquiries relating to orders
✓* Assisting in arranging transportation of goods by sea, air and road and recommending best method of transport
✓* Providing an excellent customer experience
✓* Processing essential shipping documentation required by customers and suppliers
✓* Updating and maintaining accurate shipping information in our Freight software
✓* Assisting with Customs Clearance procedures and documentation
✓* Preparing and following up quotations with clients
✓Key Learning Outcomes:
✓* Knowledge of international freight movement
✓* Produce accurate customs declarations and valuations
✓* Calculating tariffs, duty, VAT and excise
✓* Producing freight costings/invoices
✓* Good sales/customer service
✓* Accurate and effective communication
✓In addition to the core knowledge, skills and behaviours you will gain on programme, you will also choose between one of three pathways, depending on the focus of your business operations: Air freight | Ocean freight | Road freight
✓Each pathway develops additional knowledge and skills to build competence within a specific role and pave the way for future progression
✓You will follow a personalised learning plan tailored to our organisation and your role.
✓You’ll develop an understanding of customs rules, regulations, and terms of trade
✓You’ll have an appreciation of international cultures, different time zones and their effect on transit times
✓You’ll learn to communicate effectively with people from different countries, taking account of differences in working practices.
✓Your Future Prospects:
✓Upon successful completion your Apprenticeship there will be genuine opportunity for you to become a valued member of staff, with the potential for future career progression within the company.
✓Our ideal candidate:
✓* Three A Levels [A-C]
✓* A confident and articulate communicator
✓* A proactive approach with ability to prioritise and organise work
✓* High level of speed and accuracy with excellent attention to detail
✓* Good computer / IT skills
✓* Self-motivated with a can-do attitude and willingness to learn and develop new skills
✓What’s on Offer:
✓* Work for the industry’s Employer of the Year!
✓* Competitive remuneration package.
✓* Innovative and agile working environment where opinions and fresh ideas are valued and encouraged.
✓* Award Winning staff development program offering genuine career development opportunities.
✓* Staff Loyalty schemes [Health Care Plan, Enhanced holiday scheme, Cycle to work scheme, Weekly yoga, Mentoring scheme, Going the extra miles award, Gym Discounts, Experience days discounts etc]
✓* You’ll work with an internationally diverse, sociable, dynamic team with a clear vision and strategy.
✓* Hybrid working model with flexibility to work from home
✓Apply Now:
✓If this sounds like the ideal first step in developing your career in logistics then lose no time and apply online today!
✓If you do not hear anything from us within 10 working days please assume that your application has been unsuccessful Show more →
✓Unsworth are an internationally recognised, multi award-winning Logistics Company
✓We combine the best-in class technology and people to be a leading independent freight management and supply chain solutions provider, simplifying international trade and adding value to our clients.
✓What is a freight forwarder?
✓Freight forwarders play an important role in the logistics industry by helping companies streamline the process of shipping goods around the World
✓Importing and exporting can quickly become costly and time-consuming for manufacturers, and freight forwarders can help companies decrease costs and increase operational efficiency.
✓A freight forwarder is a company that serves as an intermediary between airlines and vessel owners and the businesses that need them
✓Freight forwarders manage every aspect of the transportation process, from storing goods before shipment to completing documentation for customs formalities and tracking the cargo movement around the Globe.
✓The Role:
✓We’ll train you on everything you need to know to be successful in your role.
✓Your training will start with an 18-month apprenticeship programme in International Freight Forwarding, supported by a comprehensive training programme on the job to give you the foundations you need for a successful long term career
✓As your training progresses, you will become responsible for:
✓* Taking client’s bookings and dealing with customer enquiries relating to orders
✓* Assisting in arranging transportation of goods by sea, air and road and recommending best method of transport
✓* Providing an excellent customer experience
✓* Processing essential shipping documentation required by customers and suppliers
✓* Updating and maintaining accurate shipping information in our Freight software
✓* Assisting with Customs Clearance procedures and documentation
✓* Preparing and following up quotations with clients
✓Key Learning Outcomes:
✓* Knowledge of international freight movement
✓* Produce accurate customs declarations and valuations
✓* Calculating tariffs, duty, VAT and excise
✓* Producing freight costings/invoices
✓* Good sales/customer service
✓* Accurate and effective communication
✓In addition to the core knowledge, skills and behaviours you will gain on programme, you will also choose between one of three pathways, depending on the focus of your business operations: Air freight | Ocean freight | Road freight
✓Each pathway develops additional knowledge and skills to build competence within a specific role and pave the way for future progression
✓You will follow a personalised learning plan tailored to our organisation and your role.
✓You’ll develop an understanding of customs rules, regulations, and terms of trade
✓You’ll have an appreciation of international cultures, different time zones and their effect on transit times
✓You’ll learn to communicate effectively with people from different countries, taking account of differences in working practices.
✓Your Future Prospects:
✓Upon successful completion your Apprenticeship there will be genuine opportunity for you to become a valued member of staff, with the potential for future career progression within the company.
✓Our ideal candidate:
✓* Three A Levels [A-C]
✓* A confident and articulate communicator
✓* A proactive approach with ability to prioritise and organise work
✓* High level of speed and accuracy with excellent attention to detail
✓* Good computer / IT skills
✓* Self-motivated with a can-do attitude and willingness to learn and develop new skills
✓What’s on Offer:
✓* Work for the industry’s Employer of the Year!
✓* Competitive remuneration package.
✓* Innovative and agile working environment where opinions and fresh ideas are valued and encouraged.
✓* Award Winning staff development program offering genuine career development opportunities.
✓* Staff Loyalty schemes [Health Care Plan, Enhanced holiday scheme, Cycle to work scheme, Weekly yoga, Mentoring scheme, Going the extra miles award, Gym Discounts, Experience days discounts etc]
✓* You’ll work with an internationally diverse, sociable, dynamic team with a clear vision and strategy.
✓* Hybrid working model with flexibility to work from home
✓Apply Now:
✓If this sounds like the ideal first step in developing your career in logistics then lose no time and apply online today!
✓If you do not hear anything from us within 10 working days please assume that your application has been unsuccessful Show more →