Business Administrator / Freight Forwarder Apprentice

AIR SEA ROAD INTERNATIONAL LIMITED; Congleton; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and growing international freight forwarder as an apprentice, where you'll gain hands-on experience in logistics and customer service. This role involves tracking shipments, communicating with customers, and processing bookings while ensuring compliance with regulations. As you progress through your apprenticeship, you'll have the chance to develop valuable skills in the freight industry, with potential for full-time employment upon completion. If you're eager to learn and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Completion of Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship Qualification required.
• Regular training with a college or training organization will be part of the apprenticeship.

Responsibilities

• Track shipments online and communicate updates to customers.
• Process bookings and submit customs declarations for imports and exports.

Skills

Shipment Tracking

Customer Communication

Data Entry

Customs Declarations

General Office Tasks

Education

Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship

Tools

Freight Software

Email

Online Portals

Job description

We are a growing international freight forwarder which specialises in the movement of freight globally and domestically, whether small boxes delivered locally, or full 40 ft containers via Sea to the far side of the world. Our job is to coordinate the movement of these shipments from the collection point to the delivery point whilst complying with all national & international regulations / laws / documentation and keeping the customer and receiver informed of the progress.

After completion of your apprenticeship you will potentially have the opportunity to progress onto full-time positions within the business.

Duties will include but will not be limited to:

• Tracking Shipments online
• Emailing customers with tracking / delivery / collection updates
• Requesting quotations from suppliers via Email / Online portals
• Inputting Shipment Data into our freight software
• Processing Bookings / Booking online or via email
• Submitting Customs Declarations (Import & Export)
• Making up / Packing / Dispatching Boxes
• Assisting with any general office tasks (Filing / general maintenance)

Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship Qualification required.

Training schedule has yet to be agreed. An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying. Details will be made available at a later date.

Working hours: Mon - Fri, 9am - 5pm