Trainee Freight Forwarder

<p style="margin: 0cm;line-height: 107%;font-size: 11pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif"><strong>Trainee Freight Forwarder </strong></p> <p style="margin: 0cm;line-height: 107%;font-size: 11pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif"><strong> </strong></p> <p style="margin: 0cm;line-height: 107%;font-size: 11pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif"><strong>Location: Woodford Green, East London</strong></p> <p style="margin: 0cm;line-height: 107%;font-size: 11pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif"><strong>Salary: £24,000 </strong></p> <p style="margin: 0cm;line-height: 107%;font-size: 11pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif"><strong>Full Time Position &#8211; Office Based </strong></p> <p style="margin: 0cm;line-height: 107%;font-size: 11pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif"> <p style="margin: 0cm;line-height: 107%;font-size: 11pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="text-decoration: underline">The Opportunity</span></p> <p style="margin: 0cm;line-height: 107%;font-size: 11pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif"> <p style="margin: 0cm;line-height: 107%;font-size: 11pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif">A fantastic entry-level opportunity to launch your career in international freight forwarding with a fast-growing UK logistics business specialising in global transport solutions.</p> <p style="margin: 0cm;line-height: 107%;font-size: 11pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif"> <p style="margin: 0cm;line-height: 107%;font-size: 11pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif">We are seeking a bright, curious and proactive graduate to join a specialist operational team. This is a hands-on role where you&#8217;ll gain exposure to end-to-end freight operations, compliance, and customer coordination within a high-performing and supportive environment.</p> <p style="margin: 0cm;line-height: 107%;font-size: 11pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif"> <p style="margin: 0cm;line-height: 107%;font-size: 11pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="text-decoration: underline">The Role</span></p> <p style="margin: 0cm;line-height: 107%;font-size: 11pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif"> <p style="margin: 0cm;line-height: 107%;font-size: 11pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif">You will work within the operational team supporting the movement of international cargo, with full training provided. Key responsibilities include:</p> <p style="margin: 0cm;line-height: 107%;font-size: 11pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif"> <ul style="margin-bottom: 0cm;margin-top: 0px"> <li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px;line-height: 107%;font-size: 11pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif">Preparing shipping documentation (Bills of Lading, invoices, packing lists)</li> <li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px;line-height: 107%;font-size: 11pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif">Supporting export/import compliance and customs requirements</li> <li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px;line-height: 107%;font-size: 11pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif">Assisting with container bookings and shipment coordination</li> <li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px;line-height: 107%;font-size: 11pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif">Monitoring schedules, cut-offs and cargo movements</li> <li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px;line-height: 107%;font-size: 11pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif">Liaising with customers, suppliers, shipping lines and hauliers</li> <li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px;line-height: 107%;font-size: 11pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif">Supporting issue resolution and process improvements</li> </ul> <p style="margin: 0cm;line-height: 107%;font-size: 11pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif"> <p style="margin: 0cm;line-height: 107%;font-size: 11pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="text-decoration: underline">Job Requirements </span></p> <p style="margin: 0cm;line-height: 107%;font-size: 11pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif"> <ul style="margin-bottom: 0cm;margin-top: 0px"> <li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px;line-height: 107%;font-size: 11pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif">No industry experience required &#8211; just a genuine interest in logistics and operations</li> <li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px;line-height: 107%;font-size: 11pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif">Strong communication and organisation skills</li> <li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px;line-height: 107%;font-size: 11pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif">Confident using Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)</li> <li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px;line-height: 107%;font-size: 11pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif">Proactive, inquisitive mindset &#8211; you ask &#8220;why&#8221;, not just &#8220;how&#8221;</li> <li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px;line-height: 107%;font-size: 11pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif">Comfortable working in a fast-paced, detail-driven environment</li> </ul> <p>WR Logistics are the #1 recruitment partner for all vacancies in the logistics industry. We recruit in the UK &amp; USA for permanent jobs.</p> <p>WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.</p> <p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/SmFtaWUuNDgzMTEuMTMwMzFAd2hpdGVyZWNydWl0bWVudC5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif"></p>