Job Description

Job Role: Logistics Trainee
Salary: 23,809
Hours: 09:00-17:30 (37.5 hours)
Location: Manchester (M90)
Manpower are now recruiting for a Logistics Trainee and are pleased to offer the rare opportunity to join a global freight forwarder as a multi modal exporter shipping a variety of goods to a large number of countries and destinations. This role will involve working with airlines, shipping lines, UK clients, overseas offices, UK offices as well as a busy team in Manchester. The job also includes experience of producing UK Customs entries through CDS for export consignments. Strong numeracy, English I.T. and planning skills are essential for the candidate to be successful, starting in January 2026.
Responsibilities:

• Booking and processing export jobs by airfreight and ocean-freight with airlines and shipping lines either online or by phone.
• Processing UK export Customs documents through CDS.
• Invoicing clients and entering cost reserves for P/L
• Arranging collections and delivery of freight to the export warehouses.
• Labelling export freight accurately to ensure it arrives at the correct destination

What you will gain:

• An excellent start to your international freight and logistics career with a Japanese owned freight forwarder.
• Solid export experience, moving on to hazardous goods for a wide range of industry sectors including aerospace and automotive clients.
• Knowledge and experience of processing export entries through the new UK digitized Customs system, CDS.
• Booking shipments with both airlines and shipping lines though the internet and by telephone.
• The ability to track and trace shipments by updating our online portal.
• Experience in invoicing out clients including entering suppliers' cost reserves.
• Labelling freight off-site at our warehouse and producing export documents either manually or digitally.

Who we are looking for:

• Individuals with a strong desire to learn and grow in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills and teamwork abilities.
• Having a "can-do" attitude and ability to problem solve
• Excellent numeracy skills and I.T. knowledge

Why join us:

• A rare opportunity to join a +100 year old freight forwarder with 130 branches globally.
• Positive learning environment from experienced professionals.
• A multi-million pound revenue branch with branches throughout the UK.
• Financially strong and well respected organisation listed on the stock exchange.

Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in Maths and English (grade A*-C/ 4-9)
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