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Freight Apprentice
QUALITY FREIGHT SERVICES LTD
Cannock, Datchet, Leeds, Manchester, Milton Keynes, Sheffield, Shipley
Closes in 21 days (Friday 30 October 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 8 October 2026
Summary
Enrolling onto the Level 3 International Freight Forwarding Specialist apprenticeship and joining Quality Freight at an exciting time of growth within their apprenticeship provision. There are 7 vacancies available, with 1 vacancy per location: Shipley, Cannock, Heathrow, Leeds, Manchester, Milton Keynes, and Sheffield.
Wage £18,000 a year
Training course International freight forwarding specialist (level 3)
Hours Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week.
Start date Monday 7 December 2026
Duration 1 year 6 months
Positions available 7
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
The successful candidate will undertake the Level 3 International Freight Forwarder Specialist apprenticeship, with Momentous Learning, and will gain industry-recognised qualifications and practical experience in:
- Freight forwarding operations
- International trade and logistics
- Customs compliance
- Customer service
- Supply chain management
- Sales and business development
- Industry systems and technology
Where you'll work
You can select which locations you want to apply for in your application on Find an apprenticeship. This apprenticeship is available in these locations:
- Centrix Keys 8 Keys Park Road, Hednesford, Cannock, WS12 2HA
- Unit B Hatch House, Riding Court Road, Datchet, SL3 9JT
- Suite S 4 Radius, One City West, Leeds, LS12 6NJ
- Lowry Mill, Lees Street, Pendlebury, Swinton, Manchester, M27 6DB
- Upper Tilers Barn, Keller Close, Kiln Farm, Milton Keynes, MK11 3LL
- Unit C, Centenary Works, 150 Little London Road, Sheffield, S8 0UJ
- Unit 1 Peel House, Taunton Street, Shipley, BD18 3NA
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Training
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Training provider SKILLS OFFICE NETWORK LTD
Training course International freight forwarding specialist (level 3)
What you'll learn
- 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
International Freight Forwarding Specialist Level 3. Working full-time at Quality Freight, whilst attending monthly online workshops as part of your apprenticeship. More training information Delivered by Momentous Learning, apprentices will join online monthly workshops.
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Requirements
Essential qualifications
- GCSE in: English (grade 4/C)
- Mathematics (grade 4/C)
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
- Administrative skills
- Team working
- Initiative
Other requirements
Desirable - driving licence
Candidates to be within a 45-minute commute of their chosen office location
About this employer
Quality Freight Services offer over 25 years specialising in worldwide freight forwarding and management services. Founded in 1995, Quality Freight now specialise in air, sea, road freight, courier services and custom clearance. Headquartered in Shipley, Quality Freight operate across 21 offices across the UK.
https://www.qualityfreight.co.uk/
Company benefits
Healthcare Scheme.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab). Following successful completion of the apprenticeship, a full-time role can be discussed with the successful candidate.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
SKILLS OFFICE NETWORK LTD
Matthew Fletcher
matthew.fletcher@momentouslearning.co.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000057699.
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Closes in 21 days (Friday 30 October 2026 at 11:59pm)
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