Import export Work, Jobs in Dunstable, Bedfordshire (with Salaries)

Import & Export Freight Apprentice
Momentous Learning —Luton
- £18,000 a year
- Monday to Friday
- Customer service
- English
- In-person
- Employee assistance programme
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4d
Trackside Operative
DHL —Luton
- Overtime
- Spanish
- Microsoft Excel
- English
- Employee assistance programme
2d
Logistics Administrator (Full Time)
DM Calibration Limited —Letchworth
- £27,000 - £30,000 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Organisational skills
- IT
- Free parking
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Trainee European Import Operator
Simarco —Bedford
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Computer literacy
- Data entry
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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2d
Skyway Late Shift Planner
GBA Logistics —Luton
- £36,000 a year
- Full-time
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Logistics and Freight Forwarding Executive - Days
GBA Logistics —Luton
- £33,000 - £36,000 a year
- Full-time
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Logistics and Freight Forwarding Executive - Nights
GBA Logistics —Luton
- £35,000 - £38,000 a year
- Full-time
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Multimodal Freight Forwarder
CLEARFAST FREIGHT SERVICES LTD —High Wycombe
- £28,000 - £32,500 a year
- Full-time
- In-person
- Negotiation
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13d
Customs & Treasury (Digital Degree Apprenticeship)
Daimler Trucks UK Limited —Milton Keynes
- From £21,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Data analysis skills
- Analysis skills
- Leadership
- Free parking
- Annual leave
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4d
Cyber Security Analyst - Network Security
Parker Hannifin Corporation —Hemel Hempstead
- Computer Science
- Organisational skills
- IT
10d
Supply Chain Admin Assistant
Mint Velvet —High Wycombe
- Hybrid work
- Presentation skills
- Communication skills
- Employee discount
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12d
Logistics Operation Co-Ordinator
BYD Europe —Uxbridge
- Microsoft Excel
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
6d
Ocean Coordinator
Nippon Express Europe GmbH —Uxbridge
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- Free parking
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Administrator
Racelogic —Buckingham
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Annual leave
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Lifecycle Engineer
Fords Packaging Systems —Kempston
- Full-time
- Spanish
- CAD
- ERP systems
- Life insurance
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Senior Commercial Officer
Leonardo UK Ltd —Luton
- £53,000 - £60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Contracts
- Flexible schedule
- Referral programme
Contract Manager
Leonardo UK Ltd —Luton
- £59,000 - £70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Contracts
- Communication skills
- Flexible schedule
- Referral programme
Shipping Administrator II
TSI Incorporated —High Wycombe
- Computer literacy
- Warehouse experience
- Computer skills
Shipping Administrator - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract
Smiths Detection —Hemel Hempstead
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
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Sales Admnistrator
Alvest Equipment Services —Kempston
- £38,000 - £42,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Bachelor's degree
- No degree

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Import & Export Freight Apprentice

Momentous Learning
Luton

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Job details

Apprenticeship
£18,000 a year
4 days ago

Benefits

Company pension
Employee assistance programme
Paid volunteer time

Qualifications

Driving Licence
Customer service
GCSE
Logistics
English
Performance management
Leadership
Communication skills
Negotiation

Full job description

Shoal Group was founded in late 2019 through the coming together of Cablecraft and FS Cables, with a shared vision of creating a platform for long-term, sustainable growth. We expanded further in 2021 with the acquisition of SWA, and today, we’re proud to be part of Diploma PLC — a FTSE 100-listed company with a global presence in Life Sciences, Seals, and Controls industries. Our headquarters are in Luton, Bedfordshire, with a sales office in Gloucestershire and a manufacturing facility in Plymouth, Devon. Across the organisation we have a vision of becoming a leading distributor of cables and cable accessories in the electrical industry; delivering value across multiple channels, including wholesale, contractors, and OEMs. We aim to serve a diverse industry across Europe and grow the business through both organic and inorganic growth strategies. We combine the agility, energy, and flexibility of an SME with the financial strength and resources of being part of Diploma PLC. This allows us to make significant investments and pursue strategic acquisitions to further enhance our offerings and expand our reach.

Job Summary
This is a full-time on-site role for an Import & Export Freight Apprentice. The main duties for the apprentice will include, but not limited to:

Liaise with suppliers, transport providers, and internal departments (Sales, Procurement, Customer Service) to ensure orders are processed and delivered on time.
Generate and issue invoices to international customers once orders have been picked and packed.
Monitor and chase freight forwarders for accurate inbound shipping dates.
Troubleshoot import and export shipments i.e. paperwork issues / missing goods.
Coordinate with transport providers to obtain shipping labels and confirm collection arrangements.
Ensure that any specific documents required by a destination country are available at time of shipment. (e.g. Certificate of Origin, Carnet).
Support export order preparation to ensure products are packed and documented to the required standard, both in terms of the contract and in accordance with international aviation/shipping security rules and regulations.
Submit customs declarations and/or provide clearance instructions to third-party customs broker when needed.
Negotiate preferential freight rates with suppliers.
Review supplier shipping documentation to track incoming deliveries and support booking-in process and monitor expected deliveries.
Support day-to-day operations across key departments, including picking, goods in, dispatch, production areas.
Assist in processing customer orders accurately and efficiently to meet On-Time Dispatch (OTD) targets.
Assist in managing stock levels and help maintain accurate inventory records.
Learn and operate warehouse systems (WMS / RF scanners) to manage stock and order flow.
Build effective working relationships with colleagues and suppliers.
Work closely with team managers to understand workload planning, prioritisation, and daily operational targets.
Support continuous improvement activities within the warehouse environment.
Adhere to all health and safety guidelines, including wearing appropriate protective equipment and following safe working practices.
Be aware of hazards within the warehouse and proactively identify and report any risks.
Support the promotion of a safe, clean, and organised working environment.

(Please note, due to the nature of the business and tasks required candidates must be over 18).

Learning & Development Opportunities:

Structured apprenticeship programme (Level 3 in International Freight Forwarding – Sea route).
Exposure to warehouse systems (including autonomous robotics), KPIs, and operational performance management.
Understanding and experience of import / export regulations and processes.
Mentoring from experienced operational leaders.
Development of leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Opportunity to progress into a permanent operational or supervisory role based on performance.

Role requirements - Competencies

Self-motivated with a proactive approach to work.
Excellent attention to detail.
Highly motivated individual.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent organisational and problem-solving abilities.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work well in a team.
Proficiency in relevant computer software.

Role requirements - Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent Math and English (Grade C (4) or above).

Role requirements - Desirable

Interest in logistics, international trade, or business administration.
Previous work experience within an office, retail, customer service, administration, warehouse environment.
Driving Licence

Workplace Benefits:

Life Assurance (x3 basic salary)
Medicash Cash Back Scheme
Paid Volunteering Days
Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme - 3% Employer Contributions
Additional Day of Holiday for Your Birthday
Discretionary Bonus
Access to Employee Assistance Programme and Onsite Wellness Room

Work schedule:

Monday to Friday
08:30am until 5pm

Holidays:

22 days + bank holidays

Role location:

Office based - candidates are to be within a 30-45 minute commute of the Luton office.
The apprentice will also spend one day a month working with World Cargo Logistics for elements of the apprenticeship standard.

Please note: This role is an Apprenticeship. Non-UK nationals must provide evidence of having resided in the UK for at least three years and ensure their visa covers the entire duration of the Apprenticeship.

As this is a Level 3 Apprenticeship, candidates aged under 19 are required to have achieved a grade 4 (C) or above in Maths and English. If the successful applicant does not meet these grade requirements, additional training in these subjects will be provided as part of the Apprenticeship.

Job Type: Apprenticeship

Pay: £18,000.00 per year

Application question(s):

Please confirm your GCSE grade in Maths
Please confirm your GCSE grade in English
Do you hold a UK driving licence?
Your current address and postcode.

Work Location: In person

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