SAIL Apprentice

Job Description

The [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] SAIL (Shipping Apprenticeship & International Learning) program is a 2-year apprenticeship offering rotations in customer service, finance, operations, and sales, plus workshops on industry foundations, professional excellence, personal development, and global mindset. Candidates need a bachelor degree, English fluency, and UK work rights.

What You Will Do

• Customer Service: Managing the client journey and ensuring seamless communication.
• Finance: Understanding the economic drivers and fiscal management of global shipping.
• Operations: Mastering the logistics of vessel movements and cargo handling.
• Sales: Developing the skills to grow market presence and build lasting partnerships.

What You Will Learn

• Industry Foundations & Compliance including shipping fundamentals, international trade, and vessel/cargo specifications, knowledge of customs and global trade regulations.
• Professional Excellence: project management, presentation delivery, and remote collaboration.
• Personal Development: tools to take ownership of learning journey including personal branding, career navigation and emotional resilience.
• Global Mindset: cultural awareness training and international networking opportunities.

What We Offer

• Rotational Experience: Diverse exposure to critical business departments.
• Structured Mentorship: Direct training from industry veterans.
• International Networking: Opportunities to collaborate with global teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor level education (or equivalent)
• Fluent in English - both verbal and written
• Flexible and engaged
• Passion for learning
• Collaborative mindset
• Enthusiasm for shipping and international trade
• Right to live and work in the UK