Ocean Freight Forwarder Apprentice

LV SHIPPING HOLDINGS LIMITED

Middlesborough (TR3 6RT)

Closes in 7 days (Thursday 18 June 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 11 June 2026

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Summary

Earn while you learn with this fantastic opportunity to gain full-time employment and gain your Level 3 Qualification with ongoing employer opportunities.

• Wage:

  £15,700 a year

  Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

  Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship there would be a salary increase

• Training course: International freight forwarding specialist (level 3)
• Hours: Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.30pm or 8:00am to 4:30pm (1 hour lunch). 37.5 hours a week.

  37 hours 30 minutes a week

• Start date:

  Monday 22 June 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

As part of our successful continuous growth strategy, we now have an exciting opportunity for someone to join our team, initially as an apprentice.

Alongside internal training supplied, the successful candidate will take the International Freight Forwarder Specialist apprenticeship programme that will give them the required knowledge, skills and behaviours to develop a fantastic career within this fast-moving sector.

Trained to be able to work in a demanding office environment and balance conflicting priorities to keep up with progressive deadlines. This will be in a well-rounded but predominantly road freight position.
Investigating and planning the most appropriate route for shipments, taking into account the nature of the goods, costs, transit times and security.

• Negotiating rates for transportation, shipping and handling costs and thereby quoting clients.
• Obtaining, checking and preparing documentation to meet customs and insurance requirements and any packing specifications.
• Ensuring trade compliance with other countries’ regulations and fiscal regimes.
• Maintaining current knowledge of relevant legislation, political situations and other factors that could affect the movement of freight.
• Strong customer focus, with the ability to effectively communicate and approach all situations with a calm and sympathetic manner.
• Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers and both internal and external customers.
• Provide customers with accurate updates and deal with any customer queries/ complaints that may arise.
• Acting as a broker in customs negotiations worldwide to guide the freight efficiently through complex procedures.
• Effective utilisation of available resources to maintain customer objectives.
• On International movements, wherever possible, using LV’s own offices as a first option or otherwise approved and vetted agents.

Where you'll work

Hudson Quay
Hudson Quay Halyard
Middlesborough
TR3 6RT

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

You will be assigned your dedicated tutor to guide and support you through this exciting qualifcation, giving you the under piinning knowledge and experience to take the first step into Freight forwarding.

Training will be delivered remotely with planned workshops around your working day.

More training information

An apprenticeship includes regular training with Seetec training.

At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying on the job with remote learning via workshops.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

• English (grade A*-C/ 4-9)
• Maths (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
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Presentation skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience
• Physical fitness

About this employer

LV Logistics are a privately owned, global logistics company with a strong reputation for delivering reliable and efficient services to our customers. As a growing organisation, we pride ourselves on our commitment to excellence, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

We offer a full range of services including: Ocean, Road and Air Freight, Warehousing & storage, Freight Forwarding and Customs management Solutions. We have over 30 offices worldwide, spread over 4 continents and have the knowledge, skills and experience to help and support our customers’ requirements

Company benefits

Upon successfully completing the apprenticeship we envisage a permanent full-time position within the LV family.

After this apprenticeship

Full-time role within the company.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

SEETEC BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY CENTRE LIMITED

Kerry Traill

Kerry.traill@seetec.co.uk

07903053388

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000035886.

Apply now

Closes in 7 days (Thursday 18 June 2026 at 11:59pm)