Freight Forwarding & Logistics Apprentice

Perform Recruitment; Basildon; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days' annual leave + bank holidays

Loyalty scheme: up to 5 extra days

Milestone Day – extra paid day off

Enhanced pension contributions

Pension/financial review with adviser

Employee discounts platform

Job summary

Perform Recruitment is helping an international freight forwarding and logistics organisation in Basildon to recruit a Freight Forwarding & Logistics Apprentice. The role offers hands-on experience across multiple business areas while earning a nationally recognised Level 3 apprenticeship.

You will rotate across departments and learn import/export procedures, customs compliance, and documentation while supporting invoicing and customer service tasks.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Excellent organisation and time management.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Willingness to learn and be proactive.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Support international freight forwarding activities across road, ocean and air freight operations.
• Coordinate and move shipments across the supply chain.
• Support customer service and communicate with customers, suppliers and overseas partners.

Skills

Strong communication

Organisation

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

International Freight Forwarding Specialist Level 3 Apprenticeship

Functional Skills Level 2 English

Functional Skills Level 2 Maths

Job description

About the job Freight Forwarding & Logistics Apprentice

Job Title: Freight Forwarding & Logistics Apprentice
Location: Basildon, Essex
Job Type: Full-Time, Fixed-Term Apprenticeship
Hours: Monday to Friday

About the Role

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established international freight forwarding and logistics organisation based in Basildon, Essex. They are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join their team as a Freight Forwarding & Logistics Apprentice.

This is an excellent opportunity to kick‑start a career in international logistics whilst earning a nationally recognised Level 3 qualification — gaining real, hands‑on experience across multiple areas of the business from day one.

What You'll Be Doing

• Supporting international freight forwarding activities across road, ocean and air freight operations
• Assisting in the coordination and movement of shipments throughout the supply chain
• Supporting customer service activities and maintaining communication with customers, suppliers and overseas partners
• Assisting with the preparation and processing of freight documentation
• Learning import and export activities, completed accurately and within required timescales
• Gaining an understanding of customs procedures, compliance requirements and international trade regulations
• Supporting invoicing and administrative tasks in line with company procedures
• Maintaining and utilising operational systems accurately
• Assisting with the preparation of quotations and customer enquiries
• Rotating across departments including Customs, Finance, Operations and Customer Services
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes and efficiencies within operational workflows

What We're Looking For

• Strong communication skills — written and verbal
• Good organisation and time management
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work accurately and follow processes
• Positive attitude with a genuine willingness to learn
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Proactive, problem-solving mindset

Essential: Level 2 Functional Skills in English and Maths

Training & Qualification

The successful candidate will complete the International Freight Forwarding Specialist Level 3 Apprenticeship, delivered by South Essex College. The programme runs for 18 months, followed by 3 months to complete the End Point Assessment.

Successful completion of the apprenticeship may lead to a permanent position, subject to performance and business requirements — a real pathway to a long-term career in freight and logistics.

What's on Offer

• 20 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, with a loyalty scheme adding up to 5 additional days
• Milestone Day — an extra paid day off for a meaningful personal occasion
• Enhanced pension contributions
• Free annual pension and investment review with an independent financial adviser
• Access to an employee discounts and benefits platform