Freight Forwarding Apprentice

This a great opportunity for a motivated person to learn the increasingly complex skills required to organise international trade flows. Focused on antiques and fine art sectors transporting high value items.

Role

The key functions will be the booking of courier shipments, with the correct required documentation, following up those shipments as they move to delivery and dealing with the issues the occur.

You will review any duty charges raised by the customs authorities and take the required action to deal with these charges.

You will provide the appropriate range of service in other areas dealing with customer as and when appropriate.

This apprenticeship offers a great opportunity for a motivated person to learn the increasingly complex skills required to organise international trade flows. We are focused on the antiques and fine art sectors transporting high value items.

There will also be the opportunity to learn all of the other services offered by the Global Mail Boxes Etc Franchise, providing a fantastic introduction to general business functions.

Training

  • On the job training delivered by the employer
    Apprentices without Level 2 English and maths will need to achieve this level prior to taking the end point assessment
  • For those with an education, health and care plan or a legacy statement, the apprenticeships English and mathematics minimum requirement is Entry Level 3
  • Allocation of an apprenticeship delivery coach who will carry out regular training
  • Assessment and support visits to ensure you acquire new learning, knowledge skills and behaviours in order to progress and develop
  • Identify, track and support 6 hours off the job training activities
    Quarterly formal progress review meetings, identifying learning achievements and next steps
  • Great opportunity to progress within the company and develop skills and begin a long standing career within the freight industry
Apprenticeship Standard
International freight forwarding specialist (level 3)
Training Provider
SEETEC BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY CENTRE LIMITED
Working Week
9am- 5pm Days to be confirmed
Expected Duration
1 Year 6 Months
Positions Available
1
Closing Date
Monday, 31st August 2026
Start Date
Tuesday, 1st September 2026

Desired Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience
  • Physical fitness

Qualifications

  • English GCSE, grade A*-C/ 4-9 (Essential)
  • Maths GCSE, grade A*-C/ 4-9 (Desired)

About the Employer

Mail Box Etc
MBE Service Centres facilitate the activities of entrepreneurs, businesses and private consumers through a platform of digital-ready shipping, fulfillment, marketing, e-commerce and print solutions delivered with a distinguished and unique level of customer service.

Job Details

Company
Mail Box Etc
Location
20 WINCHCOMBE STREET, CHELTENHAM, England, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Advanced Apprenticeship
Salary
£14,560 a year
Posted