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Ocean Export Operator Apprentice

Future Forwarding Co LTD · Gildersome · posted 27 July 2026

Wage
£15,808 a year
Hours
38 hours a week
Duration
1 Year 6 Months
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
International freight forwarding specialist (level 3)
Starts
24 August 2026
Closing date
10 August 2026
Positions
1

Apply on the official government service →No Apprentice League account needed — we never gate applications.

Arrange shipment from start to finish following standard operating procedures and ensuring all documents compliant with regulations and legal requirements.

  • Create and operate daily tasks within Cargowise/PAVE/Outlook and Teams
  • Monitor/track current shipments, updating clients
  • Liaising with colleagues, overseas agents, customers and suppliers
  • Maintain company and industry compliance and regulations, undertaking any training required
  • Providing a high level of customer service
  • Understand and adhere with company values
  • Handle/resolve any queries and escalate where necessary
  • Stay updated on industry trends, market conditions, and competition
  • Collaborate with various departments to streamline processes and improve operational efficiency
  • Assist and provide cover in other areas of the department
  • Receive, process and approve or query supplier invoices via RAFT system
  • Ability to work effectively in a team whilst also being self sufficient
  • Assisting management
  • Work through and complete BIFA freight forwarding
  • Apprenticeship course alongside day-to-day duties

Your training

International Freight Forwarding Specialist Level 3.

All training delivered via pre-arranged workshops, day to day work carried out at the place of work. 

Where it leads

Gain your qualification and progress through the company.

About Future Forwarding Co LTD

We prioritize sustainability through our green solutions, including energy-efficient practices and carbon offsetting projects, to support a cleaner, more sustainable future. Our client-centric approach ensures that we tailor our services to your unique requirements, providing transparency, reliability, and value in every interaction.

At Future Forwarding Company, we are not just moving goods; we are shaping the future of logistics. Join us on our journey towards innovation and sustainability, and experience how our forward-thinking solutions can enhance your supply chain and drive your business forward.

Things to consider

Must live within 30-minutes commute of the workplace.

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsIT skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsCustomer care skillsProblem solving skillsPresentation skillsAdministrative skillsNumber skillsAnalytical skillsLogicalTeam workingCreativeInitiativeNon judgementalPatiencePhysical fitness

Entry requirements

  • GCSE English (grade A*-C/ 4-9) — desired
  • GCSE Maths (grade A*-C/ 4-9) — desired

Where you'll work

  • Unit 7 Turnberry Business Park, Gildersome, LS27 7LE

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