Shipping and Rail Coordinator Apprentice

Gravesend, Kent

FM Conway is recruiting a Shipping Coordinator Apprentice to join our Aggregate and Asphalt Division, working within our Shipping Agency Team.
WE ARE HOSTING A RECRUITMENT DAY ON THE 8TH OCTOBER 2026, PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU ARE AVAILABLE TO ATTEND ON THIS DAY

This is a fantastic opportunity to earn while you learn, developing practical skills and industry knowledge as you work towards your Level 3 Supply Chain Practitioner qualification . You'll work closely with the Shipping Team to develop a strong understanding of the coordination service of the Shipping and Rail Service we provide to our clients.

This is a full-time, permanent position based at our Gravesend site.
What will you be doing?

As a Shipping Coordinator Apprentice , you'll combine your studies with practical, in-office experience. Your responsibilities will include:

• Working towards your Level 3 Supply Chain Practitioner qualification , developing the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed to succeed in the role
• Taking responsibility for successfully completing your apprenticeship and achieving your work-related qualifications, including your End Point Assessment
• Building relationships, coordinating Shipping by contacting vessels, booking vessels, establishing arrival times, liaising with port agencies and associated stevedores
• Generating orders, receipting goods and resolving invoice queries
• Providing general administration support to the team
  What skills and experience do you need?

  You don't need extensive industry experience to join us,we're looking for someone who is reliable, hardworking and keen to learn

  Ideally, you'll have:

• A grade 4 or above in GCSE Maths and English
• A genuine interest in shipping and supply chain
• Good communication skills, written and verbal
• The ability to listen, follow instructions and work as part of a team
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn

  Most importantly, we're looking for people who are motivated to learn, ready to get stuck in and want to build a future with FM Conway.
  What benefits will you receive?

  As part of the FM Conway family, you'll receive a range of benefits and opportunities designed to support your career and wellbeing, including:

• 23 days' holiday plus bank holidays.
• Career and professional development opportunities.
• Access to internal and external training.
• Life assurance.
• A wide range of shopping discounts through our Rewarding Great People platform.
• Health and wellbeing support, including 24-hour advice lines.
• Support from our in-house Mental Health First Aiders.
  A little about FM Conway and our Aggregate and Asphalt Division

  FM Conway is a business of families with over 60 years' experience of creating sustainable and innovative transportation solutions. We pride ourselves on our core values, creating a culture around Care , Innovation , Integrity and Excellence . The heart of FM Conway has, and always will be, its great people and we are always searching for talented individuals to join our family.

  Our Aggregate and Asphalt division manufactures a range of high-quality products that can be adapted to suit the specific needs of our customers. We recycle highways arisings at our unique static crushing, washing and grading plants. The Recycled Asphalt Product (RAP) is used in our local asphalt plants to supply construction sites across London and Southern England. You will be joining a thriving team who are committed to our vision and continued investment in our self-delivery model.
  Join our Family as a Shipping Coordinator Apprentice and click 'apply' today.
  Closing Date: 30/09/2026
  FM Conway is an award-winning equal opportunities employer. We recognise that our workforce should reflect our diverse communities and we are proudly committed to creating an inclusive culture in which we celebrate and value individuals from all walks of life. EDI-Strategy
  At our heart we are a business that recognises and embraces individuality, so if you are excited about this role but you are unsure if you meet all of the criteria, we encourage you to apply anyway as you may still be the right candidate for this or another role we are recruiting for.
  We believe in people, not algorithms. That's why every application is personally reviewed by a member of our Recruitment Team - never by AI.
  We look forward to receiving your application!

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