Freight Apprentice

Summary

Enrolling onto the Level 3 International Freight Forwarding Specialist apprenticeship and joining Quality Freight at an exciting time of growth within their apprenticeship provision. There are 7 vacancies available, with 1 vacancy per location: Shipley, Cannock, Heathrow, Leeds, Manchester, Milton Keynes, and Sheffield.

Wage

£18,000 a year

Training course

International freight forwarding specialist (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week. Working hours TBC.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 7 December 2026

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

7

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 successful candidate will undertake the Level 3 International Freight Forwarder Specialist apprenticeship, with Momentous Learning, and will gain industry-recognised qualifications and practical experience in:

• Freight forwarding operations
• International trade and logistics
• Customs compliance
• Customer service
• Supply chain management
• Sales and business development
• Industry systems and technology

Where you'll work

You can select which locations you want to apply for in your application on Find an apprenticeship.

This apprenticeship is available in these locations:

• Centrix Keys 8 Keys Park Road, Hednesford, Cannock, WS12 2HA
• Unit B Hatch House, Riding Court Road, Datchet, SL3 9JT
• Suite S 4 Radius, One City West, Leeds, LS12 6NJ
• Lowry Mill, Lees Street, Pendlebury, Swinton, Manchester, M27 6DB
• Upper Tilers Barn, Keller Close, Kiln Farm, Milton Keynes, MK11 3LL
• Unit C, Centenary Works, 150 Little London Road, Sheffield, S8 0UJ
• Unit 1 Peel House, Taunton Street, Shipley, BD18 3NA

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

SKILLS OFFICE NETWORK LTD

Training course

International freight forwarding specialist (level 3)

What you'll learn

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.

Training schedule

International Freight Forwarding Specialist Level 3.

Working full-time at Quality Freight, whilst attending monthly online workshops as part of your apprenticeship.

More training information

Delivered by Momentous Learning, apprentices will join online monthly workshops.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

• English (grade 4/C)
• Mathematics (grade 4/C)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Administrative skills
• Team working
• Initiative

Other requirements

• Desirable - driving licence
• Candidates to be within a 45-minute commute of their chosen office location