Ref: Ba04 Apprentice Shipping Specialist At Inxpress Preston

About the role

Logistics & Operations Assistant 📦

We're on the hunt for a sharp, organized individual to join our dynamic team! If you're ready to dive into the fast-paced world of logistics and gain hands-on experience, this is your chance. We need someone to help us keep things moving smoothly.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Shipment Tracking: Keeping a close eye on where our shipments are at all times. 🚚
• Shipment Booking: Scheduling and confirming our outgoing shipments. ✅
• Carrier Communication: Making outbound calls to our amazing partners like DHL and FedEx to coordinate deliveries. 📞
• Quote Management: Providing and following up on important quotes for our clients. 📊
• General Admin & Sales Support: Lending a hand with various administrative tasks and supporting our sales efforts. 💪

What We're Looking For:

• Someone who is organized and detail-oriented.
• Excellent communication skills.
• A proactive attitude and a willingness to learn.
• Comfortable making phone calls.

This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills in a supportive environment. Come grow with us! 🌱

Key responsibilities

• Tracking shipments
• Booking shipments
• Making outbound calls to carriers
• Providing and following up on quotes
• Providing general administrative and sales support

Entry requirements

GCSE in: (GCSE English (grade A*-C/Grade 9-4 equivalent), GCSE Maths (grade A*-C/Grade 9-4 equivalent))