Logistics Trainee

Trainee Logistics Clerk Woodford Green, London (Office-based) £24,000 Benefits Full-time | Monday-Friday, 8:45am-5:15pm Start Your Career in Global Logistics Looking to kick-start your career in a fast-paced, international industry? We're offering an exciting opportunity to join a growing freight forwarding group with multiple UK offices and a strong global presence across air, sea, and road transport.

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The Woodford-based team specialises in the recyclables sector -a niche, high-demand market with real complexity and variety.

As the business continues to expand into new product areas, this is a great time to join and build your career within a forward-thinking, ambitious organisation.

The Opportunity You'll be part of a core operations team , supporting the movement of goods across international markets while learning from experienced professionals.

This is a genuine entry-level role with clear progression .

You'll gain hands-on experience from day one, starting with the fundamentals and developing into a more autonomous role as your skills grow.

The team is also undergoing process improvements and operational development , so we're looking for someone with curiosity, initiative, and a desire to contribute-not just follow instructions.

What You'll Be Doing Preparing and checking shipping documentation (Bills of Lading, invoices, packing lists) Supporting container bookings with shipping lines and hauliers Monitoring shipment schedules, deadlines, and deliveries Coordinating with suppliers, depots, and customers Communicating with clients and partners to provide updates and resolve queries Supporting the team in identifying issues and improving processes What We're Looking For A degree (2:1 or above) in any discipline or logistics operational experience
- 1 year Strong communication and organisational skills Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage priorities A genuine interest in logistics and a clear motivation for applying A proactive mindset-someone who wants to understand why , not just follow processes A positive, team-oriented attitude with a willingness to learn No prior logistics experience required-full training provided.

1 year logistics experience What You'll Get £24,000 starting salary 3% pension contribution 20 days holiday (rising to 25 after 3 years) Structured, hands-on training and development Clear progression opportunities within a growing organisation A supportive, collaborative team environment WR Logistics are the 1 recruitment partner for all vacancies in the logistics industry.

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