Apprentice International Freight Forward specialist

EZY LOGISTICS LTD

London (SE6 4SN)

Closes in 18 days (Tuesday 24 February 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 29 January 2026

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Summary

Alongside your employment, you will work towards and gain your Level 3 in Freight forwarding, gaining the knowledge and skills to build on your career in freight, no college release, all work-based learning on-the-job.

Wage

£14,800 a year

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Training course
International freight forwarding specialist (level 3)
Hours
08:30 - 17:00, with lunch hour. This can be discussed at the interview.

37 hours a week

Start date

Saturday 28 February 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

  • Support the planning and coordination of domestic and international shipments by road, sea, and air
  • Assist with preparing and processing shipping and customs documentation accurately
  • Book transport with carriers and suppliers and monitor shipments through to delivery
  • Track consignments, update customers, and help resolve delays or delivery issues
  • Learn and apply knowledge of customs procedures, Incoterms, and compliance requirements
  • Communicate regularly with customers, overseas agents, and internal teams
  • Develop strong organisational, problem-solving, and customer service skills
  • Gain hands-on experience in freight forwarding operations while working towards professional competence

Where you'll work

18 Catford Broadway
London
SE6 4SN

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

Workbased learning, monthly workshops with your tutor and BIFA specialists, off-the-job training hours to complete your apprenticeship study.

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
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience
  • Physical fitness

Other requirements

You must live within easy access of the work place, Have vast experience with your IT  skills and Microsoft  -  drivers license would be beneficial.

About this employer

We are a Logistics company with years of experience and understanding of the Road Haulage industry. Comprising a fleet of vehicles and a network of operators, we deliver easy, simple & streamlined transport solutions.

We are a transport company with years of experience and understanding of the Road Haulage industry. Our aim is to declutter the industry by providing easy, simple & streamlined solutions to meet our customer needs.

 

After this apprenticeship

Become a full-time permanent employee and grow and develop with the company.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

SEETEC BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY CENTRE LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000011573.

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Closes in 18 days (Tuesday 24 February 2026 at 11:59pm)