International freight forwarding specialist (level 3) apprenticeship

Summary

Minerva Global is a premier player in the commodities market. We are currently seeking a highly motivated individual to join our team. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to learn and develop their skills in a variety of areas, including shipping & logistics, as well as general office administration duties.

Wage

£14,722.50 to £23,809.50, depending on your age

National Minimum Wage

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Training course

International freight forwarding specialist (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Friday between 9.15am - 5.45pm.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 15 September 2025

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

Liaising with clients, suppliers, processors, hauliers, shipping lines and freight forwarders, warehouses, clearing agents etc.
Entering data on the system and producing relevant shipping documents (invoices, shipping instructions, shipping advices)
Updating companies' in-house databases and spreadsheets
Verification of shipping documentation
Handling and checking all original documents for customs clearance
Tracking of the cargo and keeping all parties informed

Where you'll work

15 TURK STREET
ALTON
GU34 1AG

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

IOEX LTD

Your training course

International freight forwarding specialist (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents

Select freight forwarding services based on customer requirements, taking into account country specific factors, delivery times and modes.
Use generic or bespoke ICT systems in order to enter and monitor data on importing or exporting goods.
Book, plan and monitor international shipments, using manual or ICT systems, in accordance with the rules and regulations that apply to that area of the world and to the goods consigned.
Prepare a customs declaration to a national standard, or give custom clearance instructions to a third party.
Use data systems to submit the information required by customs authorities as part of the management of the international movement of goods.
Produce freight costings and invoices in line with Incoterms, customer profile or sales contract.
Identify and source data from customers, systems or colleagues.
Identify and resolve problems in line with responsibilities.
Create and maintain productive working relationships with internal and external customers.
Adapt communication based on the situation and the audience.
Identify problems outside of limits of responsibility and escalate within company policy.
Communicate in writing, preparing communications on technical matters.
Communicate with others verbally, including internal and external customers.
Air. Use and adapt terminology appropriate to the air freight industry.
Air. Select and use documentation appropriate to the air freight industry.
Ocean. Use and adapt terminology appropriate to the ocean freight industry.
Ocean. Select and use documentation appropriate to the ocean freight industry.
Road. Use and adapt terminology appropriate to the road freight industry.
Road. Select and use documentation appropriate to the road freight industry.
Select freight forwarding services based on customer requirements, taking into account country specific factors, delivery times and modes.
Use generic or bespoke ICT systems in order to enter and monitor data on importing or exporting goods.
Book, plan and monitor international shipments, using manual or ICT systems, in accordance with the rules and regulations that apply to that area of the world and to the goods consigned.
Prepare a customs declaration to a national standard, or give custom clearance instructions to a third party.
Use data systems to submit the information required by customs authorities as part of the management of the international movement of goods.
Produce freight costings and invoices in line with Incoterms, customer profile or sales contract.
Identify and source data from customers, systems or colleagues.
Identify and resolve problems in line with responsibilities.
Create and maintain productive working relationships with internal and external customers.
Adapt communication based on the situation and the audience.
Identify problems outside of limits of responsibility and escalate within company policy.
Communicate in writing, preparing communications on technical matters.
Communicate with others verbally, including internal and external customers.

Your training plan

This training plan has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 5 or above)
Maths (grade 5 or above)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Administrative skills
Team working

About this company

We are professional, agile and driven company and our goal is to be the most dynamic, advanced and transparent field to fork solution in the almond industry globally. Minerva Global was recently recognised by the London Stock Exchange as one of 1000 companies to Inspire Britain. Minerva Global is the International Joint Venture Partner of one of the largest privately-owned grower and processor of Californian Almonds in the world.

https://minervaglobal.co.uk (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Progression to a qualified logistics / shipping coordinator.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

MINERVA GLOBAL LIMITED

Karleen Johnson

karly@minervaglobal.co.uk

01420 549600

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000325529.

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Closes on Monday 1 September 2025

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