Air Freight Logistics Apprentice

YES 2 SHIP LIMITED

EGHAM (TW20 8RG)

Closes in 21 days (Friday 12 June 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 22 May 2026

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Summary

We are looking to recruit new apprentices who are keen to develop a career in the fast-moving freight sector. It is an opportunity to develop the knowledge and skills required for a successful career and is supported by the International Freight Forwarder qualification to support your development.

Wage

£17,500 a year

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Discretionary commission aligned to achievements.

Training course
International freight forwarding specialist (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 09:00 - 17:30 with 1 Hour lunch. Occasional evening and weekend work available.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Wednesday 1 July 2026

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

2

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

  • Liaise with all clients involved in the movement of goods via air freight
  • Provide high quality customer service to all airfreight clients
  • Make bookings with partners & airlines
  • Complete compliant HMRC export CDS Customs Declaration Service) entries
  • Provide complete quotes and understanding profit margins

Where you'll work

UNIT 2
EVERSLEY WAY
THORPE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE
EGHAM
TW20 8RG

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

  • 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

More training information

Internal systems training will be given by the employer

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade Minimum Grade C or 4)
  • Maths (grade Minimum Grade C or 4)

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

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Team working
  • Enthusiastic, keen to learn

Other requirements

  • Please note that some warehouse work is required which involves lifting heavy objects, preparing pallets etc

About this employer

We are a independent UK freight forwarding company with 4 offices.

Specialising in Pharmaceuticals, Dangerous goods, Energy Project Logistics and much more.

https://yes2ship.com (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

  • Medical insurance

After this apprenticeship

  • Once qualified – Can begin to extend qualifications by completing an IATA dangerous goods course. As well as joining one of our sector specific teams (Aerospace, Pharma, DG, Personal effects etc.)

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

SEETEC BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY CENTRE LIMITED

Paul Cotton

paul.cotton@seetec.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000033137.

Apply now

Closes in 21 days (Friday 12 June 2026 at 11:59pm)