Freight Forwarding Apprentice
DAVIES TURNER PLC
Location
Trafford Park, Greater Manchester | United Kingdom
Job description
What you will do in your working day
The position will offer the suitable candidate the opportunity to work in one of several departments within the group, together with the opportunity to study for an apprenticeship qualification - International Freight Forwarder Specialist Level 3. This will be coupled with possible future career advances.
Reporting directly to the Freight Forwarding Manager the duties will include:
- Providing UK customers with quotations, and deciding the best/most cost-effective method of shipment
- Managing & processing bookings, pricing, and associated admin tasks
- Attending to export customs entries and transit documentation (if required)
- Liaising with European Partners, sub-contractors, and other colleagues
- Managing customer expectations
Ultimately the successful candidate would become accountable for their own gross profits and management accounting schedules, becoming a market specialist dealing with all processes from start to finish for their nominated overseas territories.
The training you will be getting
International Freight Forwarding Specialist Level 3 - Road pathway
- Upon successful completion you will achieve Level 3 Apprenticeship in International Freight Fowarding
- Training will be conducted at regular intervals on-site with your Specialist Coach
What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship
- For the right person that successfully completes the apprenticeship and proves themselves, we would be looking for them to become a full-time permanent member of the team
Job tags
Salary
£19k per annum
