Apprentice

Crane Worldwide Logistics; London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A global supply chain solutions leader is offering an apprenticeship in logistics in London. The Apprentice will gain hands-on experience in operations, customer service, and international transport coordination, while also learning about logistics software and documentation handling. The role requires good numerical and communication skills, along with a secondary school diploma. This position provides a great opportunity to understand the logistics industry in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Strong commitment to teamwork and reliability.
• Interest in logistics and commercial activities.
• Confidence in dealing with clients and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Support the coordination of international transport.
• Assist in planning logistics routes and schedules.
• Learn to handle shipping documentation.
• Monitor and track shipments.
• Communicate with carriers and customers.

Skills

Good numerical skills

Strong organizational talent

Good communication skills

Interest in foreign languages

Customer-oriented behaviour

Education

Secondary school diploma or higher

Job description

Overview

Crane Worldwide Logistics is a leader in supply chain solutions with over 130 locations across 30 countries providing individual services that address our client's logistics challenges. The Apprentice will receive hands-on training in a wide range of operational, commercial, and administrative functions that ensure the smooth transportation of goods across the globe.

Responsibilities

• Support the coordination of international transport.
• Assist in planning and organizing logistics routes and schedules
• Help prepare freight quotations and calculate transport and customs costs
• Learn to handle shipping documentation and customs paperwork
• Monitor and track shipments from origin to destination
• Communicate with carriers, suppliers, and customers domestically and internationally
• Gain experience in customer service and handling shipment inquiries
• Support customs clearance and import/export procedures
• Work with logistics software and systems to manage data and shipments
• Collaborate with internal teams such as warehousing, sales, and operations
• Assist with administrative tasks related to orders and shipments
• Understand industry regulations and compliance requirements
• Participate in team meetings and training sessions
• Learn to evaluate transport options and cost efficiencies
• Contribute to smooth day-to-day operations within the logistics workflow

Qualifications

• Secondary school diploma or higher
• Good numerical skills
• Strong organizational talent
• Good communication skills
• Interest in foreign languages and enjoyment of working with different cultures
• Good English skills
• Commitment, teamwork, and reliability
• Interest in logistics and commercial activities
• Customer-oriented behaviour and confident demeanour