Ocean Freight Forwarding Apprentice MAPCARGO LOGISTICS LLP

What you will do in your working day

Mapcargo are excited to offer the opportunity of an International Freight Forwarding Apprenticeship. You will experience all aspects of Ocean forwarding within a globally established network, providing services to a wide variety of industries. In addition, build a successful career in a diverse and flourishing industry. 

Our people are at the centre of our success, playing a vital role in the company’s continued growth. Come and join our team of vibrant individuals, all working together towards the same goal.

The successful applicant would receive practical experience gaining in depth knowledge in each area. There will be a strong focus on customs processes.

• Ocean operational movements both import
• Customer service, communication via emails, phones and teams with customers, airlines, agents and suppliers
• Customs clearance- understanding customs control and procedures
• Arrange collection and deliveries for import shipments
• Quoting customers and agents
• Financial costings and awareness
• Admin including invoicing and ensuring supplier costs are correct
• Specialised logistics within aviation, film, time critical, sports and automotive.
• IT- Full training provided on our in-house, HMRC/ Customs system
• Monitoring and tracking via websites

Please be advised the successful candidate will need to travel to the LHP branch for Exports training.

The training you will be getting

On the job training delivered by the employer towards the International freight forwarding specialist (Level 3) apprenticeship

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 off the job training activities.
Quarterly formal progress review meetings, identifying learning achievements and next steps.

What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship

After successful completion of the apprenticeship, we would consider a permanent role within the company for the right candidate. This will most likely be in our Ocean Import office.