Apprentice Pricing Analyst, Air & Sea
DSV AIR & SEA LIMITED
Manchester (M23 9ET)
Closes in 23 days (Saturday 27 June 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 4 June 2026
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Summary
As an Apprentice Pricing Analyst you'll develop into the core components of this thriving industry. Through our industry-recognized apprenticeship program, you'll gain invaluable hands-on experience, equipping yourself with the knowledge and practical expertise needed to excel in the field.
- Wage
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£17,680 a year
Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)
TIME OF SERVICE
Less than 6 months - £8.50 per hour
Between 6 &12 months - £9.60 per hour
12 months, but below 21 years old - £10.85 per hour
12 months, but ages 21+ - £12.71 - Training course
- International freight forwarding specialist (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 5.00pm
1 hour unpaid lunch break.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 6 July 2026
- Duration
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1 year 6 months
- Positions available
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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
It takes a special kind of drive to keep the world moving; and due to growth, DSV is looking to recruit. Please see the links* at the bottom the page, to find out more about DSV.
Are you ready to kick-start your journey into the world of Freight Forwarding? DSV are recruiting for an Network Pricing Analyst to work in the National Pricing Team in Manchester. Join our dynamic team and embark on an exciting apprenticeship designed to shape you into a skilled and accomplished Pricing Analyst.
Key Tasks:
- Engaging in seamless communication with other DSV/Agents offices, our extensive network and carrier partners across the globe
- Communicate with customers to ensure their quotation requirements are fulfilled in line with their booking instructions
- Collect pricing with approved hauliers for transport of cargo, confirm availability of equipment and agree prices where no tariff exists, to maximise cost effectiveness
- Monitoring international freight shipments from inception to delivery, ensuring precision and timely arrivals at designated destinations
- Championing the meticulous checking and issuance of vital documentation
- Ensure that the company operates within all agreed operational procedures, and within statutory requirements including the provision and maintenance of a safe working environment
What can we offer you?
- An opportunity to be a part of and grow within a driven and successful company, with a team of 75,000, operating in over 95+ countries
- Be part of a company that has strong ambitions and targets for sustainability initiatives, both internally and externally
At DSV, we're not just offering an apprenticeship; we're offering an opportunity to be an integral part of our journey forward. Your dedication and commitment will contribute to our ongoing success while shaping your own flourishing career in Freight Forwarding.
Join us and be a catalyst for innovation and local empowerment in one of the most exciting industries today. Are you ready to pave the way for your future with DSV? Apply now and let's forge a path towards success together.
Where you'll work
Greeba Road
Roundthorn Industrial Estate
Manchester
M23 9ET
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
SR APPRENTICESHIPS 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
More training information
SR Apprenticeships is a leading national training provider delivering Apprenticeship programmes throughout the UK
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade C/4/Pass)
- Maths (grade C/4/Pass)
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
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
About this employer
For over 50 years, we have been providing foresight for our customers and partners, and being as invested in their success as they are. Because, as far as we’re concerned, their business is our business from end-to-end.
After this apprenticeship
- At DSV, we're not just offering an apprenticeship; we're offering an opportunity to be an integral part of our journey forward
- Your dedication and commitment will contribute to our ongoing success while shaping your own flourishing career in Freight Forwarding
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
SR APPRENTICESHIPS LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000035111.
Apply now
Closes in 23 days (Saturday 27 June 2026 at 11:59pm)