International Freight Forwarding Apprentice

Dachser LTD

Northampton (NN4 7HT)

Closes on Saturday 31 October 2026

Posted on 10 August 2026

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Summary

You will work with the operations responsible for the movement of goods, ensuring the transit and delivery is made on time. You will liaise with overseas offices, partners or agents and will be responsible for arranging and completing all associated paperwork, which documents the nature of the goods and that they are legal and legitimate.

Wage

£22,568 a year

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Starting at £22,568.00pa.
Increase every six months of £1000 subject to satisfactory performance

Training course
International freight forwarding specialist (level 3)
Hours
Full time Monday - Friday, 08:30 - 17:30 (May be required to perform alternate shift due to departmental needs). 1 hour lunch break.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 9 November 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

  • Carry out the full coordination of the movement of freight
  • Completion of all associated freight documentation
  • Completion of customs declarations
  • To work with the customer to provide the best service available within the time constraints provided
  • To create a relationship with customers and suppliers
  • Liaise by telephone/email/with shipping lines/customers and other departments and supplier
  • General administration duties
  • Support the business with any additional tasks as require
  • Maintain a team-oriented atmosphere

Where you'll work

Northampton Logistics Centre Thomas Dachser Way
Brackmills
Northampton
NN4 7HT

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

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.

More training information

SR Apprenticeships is a leading national training provider delivering Apprenticeship programmes throughout the UK.

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
  • Administrative skills
  • Logical
  • Methodical approach
  • Approachable
  • Excellent phone manner
  • Positive attitude
  • Willingness to learn
  • Punctual
  • Desire to achieve

About this employer

We’re a family-owned global logistics provider delivering over 83 million shipments a year, including everything from fashion, DIY, chemicals to medical equipment. Internationally, we are among the top 15 logistics providers in terms of sales revenue. We combine and integrate the world's most intelligent logistics network capabilities that keep the global economy running – today and tomorrow. DACHSER is a diverse, innovative and energetic workplace where everyone's ideas are always welcomed and considered. We strive to keep the family sentiment running through the business which creates an exciting, ambitious and supportive work ethic. Whether you are looking at opportunities in operations, as part of our Regional Office or support teams, we offer a competitive salary and a range of benefits.

Company benefits

  • Autoenrolment to AVIVA pension at 22 y/o
  • DACHSER benefit hub – Discount platform
  • Life Assurance (Death In Service)
  • Cycle to Work Scheme

After this apprenticeship

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

SR APPRENTICESHIPS LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000047261.

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Closes on Saturday 31 October 2026