Ocean Freight Forwarding Apprentice

K & L FREIGHT LTD

NORTHWICH (CW9 7UA)

Closes in 14 days (Saturday 28 March 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 12 March 2026

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Summary

K & L Freight are now recruiting for a freight forwarding apprentice to work within the Imports Shipping department. The successful candidate will gain all the knowledge & skills required to have a successful career within the sector, whilst working towards the international freight forwarding Level 3 qualification.

Wage

£20,000 a year

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25 days paid holiday 

Training course
International freight forwarding specialist (level 3)
Hours
Monday- Friday, 8.30am- 5.00pm.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Sunday 5 April 2026

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

K & L Freight we are looking to recruit a new apprentice to work predominantly within our Imports Shipping department. The successful candidate will supported by us to ensure they gain all the knowledge & skills required to have a successful career within the sector.

Duties will include:

  • To learn about world geography and continents including time zones etc.
  • To learn how to handle both export and import customs entries for all products including products of animal origin
  • To learn about the different types of Bills of Lading
  • To learn about the different terms of sale (incoterms)
  • To learn about the different tariff codes relating to different products and the difference in chargeable duty levies
  • Dealing with different carriers and overseas agents
  • Keeping clients informed of any schedule changes
  • To learn the importance of Marine insurance and its different clauses
  • To learn how to communicate with clients in different countries / continents
  • To learn about different currencies used in freight forwarding
  • To learn how to calculate different freight rates
  • To learn how ports operate around the world and the different methods used in and around the port when handling containers

Where you'll work

16 CHESHIRE BUSINESS PARK
CHESHIRE AVENUE
LOSTOCK GRALAM
NORTHWICH
CW9 7UA

Training

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

Training provider

SEETEC BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY CENTRE LIMITED

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.

Training schedule

  • Level 3 International Freight Forwarding Specialist Apprenticeship Standard
  • On the job training delivered by the employer

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

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

GCSE’s including Maths and English (grade A*-C/ 4-9)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Positive 'can do' attitude
  • Eager to learn

About this employer

With over 30 years of experience in providing freight solutions to businesses, K & L Freight have become one of the UK’s most experienced shipping and logistics companies. With each member of the K & L Team having vast knowledge of the industry, we ensure the seamless delivery of goods for our customers by air, land and sea. We also provide our clients with appropriate advice and solutions for their cargo and budget. We support our clients in managing the complexities of international shipping, from planning and tracking to documentation and delivery, ensuring a first class customer experience is had all the way through the process

http://www.klfreight.com (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

  • This opportunity will give the successful candidate the chance to become a permanent member of the team upon successfully completing the apprenticeship and proving themselves to the business

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

SEETEC BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY CENTRE LIMITED

Kerry

Kerry.traill@seetec.co.uk

07903053388

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000020686.

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Closes in 14 days (Saturday 28 March 2026 at 11:59pm)