Apprentice Import/Export Account Manager
-
Company: KLN Freight UK
-
Location: Dartford, DA2 6QE
-
Type: Apprenticeship
-
Salary: £21,500.00 per year
-
Sector: Transport and logistics
-
Ref: NAS-2000021550
-
Application Deadline Date: 29/05/2026
-
Start Date: 22/09/2026
-
Positions Available: 1
-
Working Week: Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.00pm, with 45 minute lunch.
Brief Description
Exciting opportunity to learn to handle all operational aspects of a shipment. Liaising with both external and internal customers and suppliers. To ensure our Clients receive the very best service at all times, in line with agreed procedures and to ensure a smooth and efficient movement of goods from or to the Customer.
Training to be Provided
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 apprenticeship 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.
Future Prospects
For the right person, we expect them to move into a permanent position upon completion of the apprenticeship.
Vacancy Detail
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THIS ROLE:
- Completing job costing, both raising invoices and accruing purchases
- Booking outbound shipments with carriers
- Producing Bills of Lading in line with the customer’s requirements
- Check that shipping documents are present and in order
- Liaising with shipping lines, overseas agents and other forwarding agents
- Dealing directly with customer enquiries and resolving as soon as possible
- Arranging Customs clearances and customer collections & deliveries
- Build relationships with the client and seeking further opportunities
- Overall general administration and telephone work
- Cover for other members of the team during busy periods
General
- Adhering to all policies outlined in the Employee Handbook
- Adhering to all HR and Health and Safety policies
- Performance Development Reviews - to participate in the PDR process and to identify specific training needs
Other Information
This role is ideal for individuals who have completed A Level or BTEC courses, but have decided not to progress to university, but rather seek practical training in a fast-paced, exciting sector. There are many career progression opportunities in this sector.