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SR Apprenticeships; Brighton; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 16,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dog-friendly office

Job summary

500 Logistics is seeking an Apprentice Freight Operations Coordinator. You will learn to quote, book and manage international shipments while completing a Level 3 qualification. No prior freight experience is required, and you will develop quickly in a busy, deadline-driven environment.

As you progress, you will handle quotations, bookings, documentation and customs processes, ensuring timely updates to customers and coordination with suppliers and carriers worldwide.

Qualifications

• No freight experience required; fast learner with good attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work under deadlines.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and maintain accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Prepare quotations for road, air and sea freight movements.
• Book transport and coordinate shipments from collection to delivery.
• Prepare documentation and arrange customs clearances.
• Arrange collection and delivery slots with suppliers and receivers.
• Monitor shipments and respond proactively to delays or changes.
• Keep customers fully informed throughout their shipment.
• Create and maintain accurate bookings in our freight management system.
• Communicate professionally with customers, hauliers, airlines, shipping lines and overseas agents.
• Check shipment information and documentation for accuracy.
• Support the wider team in delivering an exceptional service.

Skills

Quotations

Communication

Organisation

Job description

Apprentice Freight Operations Coordinator

Join 500 Logistics as an Apprentice Freight Operations Coordinator. Complete a Level 3 International Freight Forwarding Specialist qualification while learning to quote, book and manage international road, air and sea shipments. An exciting opportunity for an organised, ambitious person to build a long-term career in logistics.

This is an exciting opportunity to begin a varied, fast-paced career with excellent long-term development opportunities.

No previous freight experience is required. However, this is a busy role involving customers, suppliers, deadlines and changing priorities. We are looking for someone who learns quickly, communicates confidently and takes pride in producing accurate work.

As your knowledge and confidence develop, you will:

• Prepare quotations for road, air and sea freight movements
• Book transport and coordinate shipments from collection to delivery
• Prepare documentation and arrange customs clearances
• Arrange collection and delivery slots with suppliers and receivers
• Monitor shipments and respond proactively to delays or changes
• Keep customers fully informed throughout their shipment
• Create and maintain accurate bookings in our freight management system
• Communicate professionally with customers, hauliers, airlines, shipping lines and overseas agents
• Check shipment information and documentation for accuracy
• Support the wider team in delivering an exceptional service

Please note: Dogs are regularly present in our office, so applicants should be comfortable working in a dog-friendly environment.