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Freight Forwarding Apprentice

BLAIKLOCK LIMITED

LOCATION
📍 FELIX LANE, TW17 8NS
PAY
💶 £17,500 a year
HOURS
⏰ 38 hours per week hrs/week
DURATION
📅 1 Year 6 Months
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SECTOR
Transport and logistics

Requirements

Apprenticeship Standard: International freight forwarding specialist (level 3) (Level 3) Desired skills: Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Presentation skills, Administrative skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience, Physical fitness

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About this apprenticeship

Prepare and send freight quotes for air, sea, and road shipments
Liaise with carriers and partners to obtain competitive rates
Analyse costs (freight, fuel, duties, surcharges) to build accurate pricing
Update and maintain internal rate sheets and pricing systems
Support the sales team with timely and competitive quotations
Monitor market trends and rate fluctuations
Assist with tender documents and larger customer pricing proposals
Communicate with overseas agents to coordinate international pricing
Ensure quotes align with company margins and service requirements
Follow up on quotes and track conversion into bookings

Training

On-the-job training delivered by the employer
Apprentices without Level 2 English and maths will need to achieve this level prior to taking the end-point assessment
For those with an education, health and care plan or a legacy statement, the apprenticeships English and mathematics minimum requirement is Entry Level 3
Allocation of an apprenticeship delivery coach who will carry out regular training
Assessment and support visits to ensure you acquire new learning, knowledge, skills and behaviours in order to progress and develop
Identify, track and support 6 hours of off-the-job training activities
Quarterly formal progress review meetings, identifying learning achievements and next steps

What you could go on to do

Progress from Pricing Apprentice to Senior, gaining hands-on experience in quoting, cost analysis, and strategy
Develop your skills, take on more responsibility, and grow into a key role driving competitive pricing and business success

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