Apprentice International Freight Forwarding Specialist
YM GLOBAL LOGISTICS LTD
LEICESTER (LE2 0JN)
Closes in 12 days (Sunday 5 July 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 22 June 2026
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Summary
A freight forwarding apprentice will organise shipments to move goods from the manufacturer or producer to a market, customer or final point of distribution. If you’re ambitious and looking for a diverse and exciting career that can take you from Heathrow to Hong Kong, or from Liverpool to LA, then Freight is for you!
- Wage
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£16,640 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- International freight forwarding specialist (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 20 July 2026
- Duration
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1 year 6 months
- Positions available
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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
- Shipment booking
- Preparing and submitting customs declarations to HMRC
- Liaison with carriers, ports and handling agents around the world
transport requirements - Sales quotations, invoicing and financial procedures
Where you'll work
CENTRAL BUSINESS CENTRE
54 CONDUIT STREET
LEICESTER
LE2 0JN
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
IOEX LTD
Training course
International freight forwarding specialist (level 3)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
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
Requirements
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
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Patience
About this employer
YM Global is a premier logistics solutions provider, our expertise in international logistics ensures that your goods reach their destination quickly, efficiently, and safely. With our extensive network and dedicated team, we provide customized logistics services tailored to meet the unique needs of businesses across diverse industries.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
Once you have completed your apprenticeship, there will be many pathways your career could take. This includes customer service, sales, supply chain or even some specialist roles such as aerospace, automotive, retail or events.
The logistics industry will always be needed, and it offers a stimulating and stable future.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
YM GLOBAL LOGISTICS LTD
MR RAHEEM MAHOMED
sales@ymglobal.co.uk
07702803348
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000038347.
Apply now
Closes in 12 days (Sunday 5 July 2026 at 11:59pm)