Trainee Ocean Freight Operator

OCEAN FREIGHT TRAINEE

COLESHILL, B46

Salary: £26,500 - £29,000

Ocean Freight / Import / Export / Trainee Position

Start Your Career in Freight Forwarding!

Are you looking to start a career in the exciting world of international logistics and freight forwarding?

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated individual to join our growing operations team as an Ocean Freight Trainee.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is keen to learn, develop new skills and build a long-term career within the freight forwarding industry. There are long term career opportunities available.

No previous freight forwarding experience is necessary. We are more interested in finding someone with the right attitude, a willingness to learn, good communication skills and a genuine interest in developing a career in international logistics.

You will receive hands-on training and support from an experienced team, learning how international shipments move around the world, from the initial customer booking through to final delivery.

Key Responsibilities

As you develop your knowledge and experience, your responsibilities will include:

* Learning how to manage ocean freight import and export shipments.

* Understanding the difference between Less than Container Load (LCL) and Full Container Load (FCL) shipments.

* Assisting with bookings with shipping lines, freight agents, hauliers and overseas partners.

* Learning how to prepare and process shipping and customs documentation.

* Assisting with customs clearance, collections and final deliveries.

* Monitoring shipment progress and keeping customers updated.

* Communicating with customers, suppliers and overseas agents.

* Assisting with customer quotations and freight rate enquiries.

* Learning how to manage shipment costs, supplier invoices and operational files.

* Developing an understanding of international shipping procedures and customs requirements.

* Supporting the wider operations team with day-to-day activities.

* Gradually taking on more responsibility as your knowledge and confidence grow.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

* Is enthusiastic, reliable and keen to learn.

* Has a genuine interest in building a career in freight forwarding and international logistics.

* Has good communication and interpersonal skills.

* Is organised and has good attention to detail.

* Can work well as part of a team but is also happy to use their own initiative.

* Has a positive attitude and is willing to take on new challenges.

* Is comfortable using computers and learning new systems.

* Wants to develop, progress and build a long-term career with the business.

Previous experience in freight forwarding is not required. Experience in an office, administration, customer service or logistics environment would be beneficial but is not essential.

What's on Offer?

* Full training and ongoing support from an experienced team.

* The opportunity to learn all aspects of ocean freight forwarding.

* A genuine opportunity to develop a long-term career in international logistics.

* Progression opportunities as your skills and experience grow.

* Profit share bonus scheme.

* The opportunity to join an established, employee-owned freight forwarding business.

* A friendly, supportive and collaborative working environment.

* A varied role within a growing business where you can make a real contribution.

This is more than just a job; it is an opportunity to learn a specialist industry, develop valuable skills and build a career.

If you are motivated, enthusiastic and looking for an opportunity to learn and progress, we would love to hear from you
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed