Careers

Join one of the most exciting tech-powered freight forwarders and define tomorrow’s supply chains, while you accelerate your career.
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Month apprenticeships

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Development options

Great Place to Work

We want happy and fulfilled employees, because they are motivated and that is why we empower our people to have their voices heard. Their opinions are valued and we use their feedback to guide actions that match our words. Everyone, regardless of their position or service has the same opportunities to realise their ambitions and reach their potential at Metro. Join us and realise your potential.

Current vacancies

Airfreight Import Coordinator

On-site Full-time
Birmingham Business Park

We are seeking an enthusiastic and proactive individual who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment to join our Airfreight team. You will have industry knowledge and develop strong client, airline and supplier relationships to ensure the highest level of service is delivered.

Business Offshoring Lead

On-site Full time
Birmingham

You will work closely with teams in the UK and India to gain an understanding of the processes that will be offshored. Using this understanding you will query processes, implement improvements and create clear SOPs. If you have excellent communication skills and strong organisational skills, we’d love to hear from you!

Customer Onboarding Lead

On-site Full time
Birmingham

Excellent customer service is a priority at Metro. Join our BPO team and be an integral part of supporting the onboarding of new customers and ensuring they have the best experience possible. You will talk to customers and internal teams, create SOPs and monitor the progress until the first shipment is complete to ensure everything runs smoothly.

European Roadfreight Trainee

On-site Full time
Wythenshawe, Manchester

Metro have a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to kickstart their career in European Roadfreight. You will be learning how to book shipments, resolve queries and build lasting relationships with overseas customers and suppliers from some of the best!

Apply today to learn more

IT Business Analyst

On-site Full time
Birmingham

Metro is seeking a highly skilled and motivated IT Business Analyst to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will bridge the gap between our IT department and business objectives, ensuring that our technology solutions align with our strategic goals. You will be responsible for analysing business processes, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing innovative solutions to enhance efficiency and productivity.

Ocean Operative

On-site Full-time
Birmingham

If you thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment then we want to hear from you! You will be at the forefront of our mission to provide exceptional support to our clients. You will play a pivotal role in orchestrating the movement of goods across international waters, ensuring they reach their destinations safely, efficiently, and on time. Your attention to detail, strong communication skills, and ability to adapt to ever-changing situations will make you an essential part of our team.

We are looking for individuals to join our import and export teams.

Ocean Trade Support

On-site Full-time
Birmingham

We are actively seeking a highly motivated and proactive individual with expertise in ocean freight. You will be responsible for building and maintaining strong relationships with customers, carriers, and suppliers to negotiate and confirm rates effectively. If you have the required experience and skills, we invite you to apply and become an integral part of our team.

Process Improvement Lead

On-site Full time
Birmingham

We have an exciting opportunity for an individual looking to make a difference. You will work with all departments at Metro to identify improvement opportunities then formulate and evaluate solutions with the view to implement the solutions.

CW1 experience is preferred, but not mandatory

Project Manager

On-site Full time
Birmingham

We are always looking at ways we can improve our processes. As Project Manager, you will oversee projects to support our improvement. If you have strong communication, organisational and project management skills, we want to hear from you!

Route Development Manager – Asia / IMEA

On-site Full time
Birmingham

In this role you will be responsible for driving trade growth through ownership of overall trade lane development plan, cultivating and maintaining strong relationships with customers and partners and identifying new opportunities for growth. If you’re keen to make a mark, get in touch with us today!

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Fast forward your career

If you want to develop your talent and build your skills, we are always looking for hard-working and ambitious individuals, who enjoy a challenge.

In the first instance, please send us your CV, together with a covering letter to cv@metroshipping.co.uk.

 

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Apprenticeships

Our commitment to nurturing talent and fostering career growth is exemplified through our longstanding tradition of apprenticeship programs, for aspiring individuals to develop and excel within our company.

We offer three diverse apprenticeship tracks designed to equip participants with the necessary skills and knowledge to thrive in their chosen fields; Freight Forwarding & Logistics, Procurement & Supply Chain and IT Infrastructure/Front Line Service. Below are our current apprenticeship vacancies.

Level 3 - Birmingham

Freight Forwarding Apprenticeship

Start your career in freight forwarding with the International Freight Forwarding Specialist apprenticeship at Metro. Over the period of 18 months you will gain hands on experience within our operational departments where you will hone your skills and learn what it takes to move cargo all over the world.