Export Coordinator Apprentice
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Company: ASTRAL GLOBAL LOGISTICS LIMITED
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Location: Felixstowe, IP11 3QU
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £16,000.00 per year
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Sector: Transport and logistics
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Ref: NAS-2000029792
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Application Deadline Date: 19/05/2026
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Start Date: 28/05/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday to Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm.
Brief Description
As a Freight Forwarding Export apprentice, you’ll learn how goods move across the world, gain hands-on experience coordinating international shipments, export documentation, working with customers and carriers, great opportunity to build in-demand skills in a fast-paced industry, and develop a long-term career in supply chain logistics.
Future Prospects
- Great career progressions and opportunity to develop throughout the company
Vacancy Detail
- Coordinating sea and air export shipments from booking through to final delivery
- Preparing and processing export documentation (e.g. shipping instructions, invoices, packing lists)
- Liaising with customers to provide updates and ensure requirements are met
- Communicating with overseas agents, shipping lines, airlines, and transport providers
- Arranging collections, bookings, and delivery schedules
- Monitoring shipments and resolving any delays or issues
- Ensuring compliance with export regulations and customs requirements
- Maintaining accurate records and updating internal systems
- Supporting the Export Manager with day-to-day operational tasks
- Providing excellent customer service and building strong working relationships
As an Export Coordinator, you will be responsible for managing sea and air shipments from start to finish, liaising directly with customers, overseas partners, shipping lines, airlines, and transport providers. You will handle key administrative duties and report directly to the Export Manager. This is a central role in ensuring smooth and efficient export operations.
Other Information
Must live within 40 minutes of the work location to be considered for this role.
As an Export Coordinator, you will be a proactive, detail-oriented individual with exceptional customer service skills, a strong work ethic, and a willingness to learn and progress. Experience in Freight Forwarding or a relevant sector apprenticeship is preferred, along with excellent organisational and communication skills. You should be confident in managing multiple tasks and be able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.