Struggling to Hire in Logistics You Could Be Missing £3000 per Hire
Across the UK, employers are facing ongoing challenges in finding skilled, job ready candidates, particularly for roles in freight forwarding, customs and supply chain operations. At the same time, government funded apprenticeships, combined with up to £3000 hiring incentives, are making it easier than ever to recruit and develop new talent.
Why Hiring in Freight and Logistics Is Getting Harder
The logistics sector is evolving rapidly.
Global disruption, increasing compliance requirements and growing operational complexity mean businesses need more capable teams.
But the reality is:
There is a shortage of experienced candidates
Hiring costs are increasing
Time to fill roles is getting longer
Skills gaps are impacting performance
For many employers, traditional recruitment alone is no longer enough.
A Smarter Way to Recruit Through Apprenticeships
Freight and logistics apprenticeships offer a different approach.
Instead of competing for limited talent, employers can recruit individuals with potential and develop them into skilled professionals.
At Momentous Learning, we support employers through the full recruitment journey, including:
Identifying hiring needs
Promoting roles to suitable candidates
Pre screening and shortlisting applicants
Supporting selection of the right learners
This reduces the time and effort required to hire while improving the quality of candidates.
Access Government Funded Training and £3000 Hiring Incentives
One of the biggest advantages of hiring apprentices is the financial support available.
Employers can benefit from:
Government funded apprenticeship training
Up to £3000 hiring incentive for eligible learners
Reduced recruitment and training costs
Long term return on investment through workforce development
This makes apprenticeships not only a skills solution, but also a cost effective hiring strategy.
Build Skills from Day One with the Right Programme
Our Level 3 International Freight Forwarding Specialist Apprenticeship is designed to help employers build capability in real roles.
Learners develop:
Freight operations and documentation knowledge
Confidence working with customers and global partners
Problem solving and communication skills
Understanding of customs and compliance processes
All learning is embedded into the workplace, ensuring immediate impact.
Why This Approach Works
For employers, this model provides:
A reliable pipeline of future talent
Reduced recruitment risk
Improved retention and engagement
A workforce that grows with the business
For learners, it offers:
A route into freight with no prior experience
Real work experience from day one
Clear progression opportunities
Those that combine recruitment with structured development will be better positioned to build strong, capable teams.
And with government funding and hiring incentives available, there has never been a better time to take this approach.
If you are looking to recruit in freight or logistics, our Level 3 International Freight Forwarding Specialist Apprenticeship offers a government funded solution with recruitment support and access to hiring incentives.
