Apprentice Shipping Clerk

A HARTRODT (UK) LTD

Liverpool (L24 8RL)

Closes in 12 days (Tuesday 30 June 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 16 June 2026

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Summary

To work for an International Freight Forwarding company, dealing with Sea freight shipments to and from the UK and dealing with UK based customers and our own network of worldwide offices.

Wage

£14,560 to £23,132.20, depending on your age

National Minimum Wage

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Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm.

35 hours a week

Start date

Wednesday 1 July 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

The job is to arrange shipments, either import or export, by sea freight.

Full taining and support will be provided, and your duties will include:

  • Liaising with customers
  • Learning how to quote for new jobs
  • Arranging of the shipments
  • Dealing with Customs and Excise, shipping lines, truckers etc.
  • Preparing all documentation involved in this process

Where you'll work

Unit 7
Speke
Liverpool
L24 8RL

Training

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

Training provider

THE LEARNING FOUNDRY LIMITED

Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents
  • Skilled in the use of multiple IT packages and systems relevant to the organisation in order to: write letters or emails, create proposals, perform financial processes, record and analyse data. Examples include MS Office or equivalent packages. Able to choose the most appropriate IT solution to suit the business problem. Able to update and review databases, record information and produce data analysis where required.
  • Produces accurate records and documents including: emails, letters, files, payments, reports and proposals. Makes recommendations for improvements and present solutions to management. Drafts correspondence, writes reports and able to review others' work. Maintains records and files, handles confidential information in compliance with the organisation's procedures. Coaches others in the processes required to complete these tasks.
  • Exercises proactivity and good judgement. Makes effective decisions based on sound reasoning and is able to deal with challenges in a mature way. Seeks advice of more experienced team members when appropriate.
  • Builds and maintains positive relationships within their own team and across the organisation. Demonstrates ability to influence and challenge appropriately. Becomes a role model to peers and team members, developing coaching skills as they gain area knowledge.
  • Demonstrates good communication skills, whether face-to-face, on the telephone, in writing or on digital platforms. Uses the most appropriate channels to communicate effectively. Demonstrates agility and confidence in communications, carrying authority appropriately. Understands and applies social media solutions appropriately. Answers questions from inside and outside of the organisation, representing the organisation or department.
  • Completes tasks to a high standard. Demonstrates the necessary level of expertise required to complete tasks and applies themself to continuously improve their work. Is able to review processes autonomously and make suggestions for improvements. Shares administrative best-practice across the organisation e.g. coaches others to perform tasks correctly. Applies problem-solving skills to resolve challenging or complex complaints and is a key point of contact for addressing issues.
  • Takes responsibility for initiating and completing tasks, manages priorities and time in order to successfully meet deadlines. Positively manages the expectations of colleagues at all levels and sets a positive example for others in the workplace. Makes suggestions for improvements to working practice, showing understanding of implications beyond the immediate environment (e.g. impact on clients, suppliers, other parts of the organisation). Manages resources e.g. equipment or facilities. Organises meetings and events, takes minutes during meetings and creates action logs as appropriate. Takes responsibility for logistics e.g. travel and accommodation.
  • Uses relevant project management principles and tools to scope, plan, monitor and report. Plans required resources to successfully deliver projects. Undertakes and leads projects as and when required.

Training schedule

This training schedule 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 4)
  • Maths (grade 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
  • Organisation skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Team working

About this employer

We are an International Freight Forwarding company, specialising in Sea freight / Airfreight Export and Imports.

https://www.hartrodt.com (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

  • 22 days annual vacation (pro rata as holidays run from Jan - Dec) - rising with service

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

  • Lots of progression and development opportunities long term in the business

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

THE LEARNING FOUNDRY LIMITED

Tammy Timmins

tammy.timmins@thelearningfoundry.co.uk

07966 970 289

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000037004.

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Closes in 12 days (Tuesday 30 June 2026 at 11:59pm)