Ocean Freight Forwarder Apprentice

As part of our successful continuous growth strategy, we now have an exciting opportunity for someone to join our team, initially as an apprentice.

Alongside internal training supplied, the successful candidate will take the International Freight Forwarder Specialist apprenticeship programme that will give them the required knowledge, skills and behaviours to develop a fantastic career within this fast-moving sector.

Trained to be able to work in a demanding office environment and balance conflicting priorities to keep up with progressive deadlines. This will be in a well-rounded but predominantly road freight position.
Investigating and planning the most appropriate route for shipments, taking into account the nature of the goods, costs, transit times and security.

• Negotiating rates for transportation, shipping and handling costs and thereby quoting clients.


• Obtaining, checking and preparing documentation to meet customs and insurance requirements and any packing specifications.


• Ensuring trade compliance with other countries’ regulations and fiscal regimes.


• Maintaining current knowledge of relevant legislation, political situations and other factors that could affect the movement of freight.


• Strong customer focus, with the ability to effectively communicate and approach all situations with a calm and sympathetic manner.


• Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers and both internal and external customers.


• Provide customers with accurate updates and deal with any customer queries/ complaints that may arise.


• Acting as a broker in customs negotiations worldwide to guide the freight efficiently through complex procedures.


• Effective utilisation of available resources to maintain customer objectives.


• On International movements, wherever possible, using LV’s own offices as a first option or otherwise approved and vetted agents.