Transport Shipping Coordinator - Rugby, United Kingdom - Jonathan Lee Recruitment Ltd

Jonathan Lee Recruitment Ltd
Jonathan Lee Recruitment Ltd
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Rugby, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Tom O´Connor

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Description

Sector:
Transport & Future Mobility

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Function: Administration

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Contact: Sarah Bridges

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Contact Phone:

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Duration: permanent

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Start Date: 17/07/2023

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Expiry Date: 31 July 2023

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Job Ref: 65004


With 40 years' experience in Freight and logistics we are expanding our team to recruit a Customer Service Agent to support our blue-chip client base with the freight transport of goods either within the UK or Overseas.

This will be a full time role and will require a background in transport and logistics based in our Rugby office.

You will need the Right to Work in the UK.


The benefits include:
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Salary: £25-£30,000 depending on skills and experience


Holiday: 33 days


Working hours:
Full time


Pension: 4% contributory pension


Health plan:
Simply healthcare and BUPA from day one

The role of the Transport / Logistics Customer Service Agent will:

  • Co-ordinate the efficient transport in terms of service and profit via road, air and sea freight operations
  • Dealing with various subcontractors for each mode of transport
  • Liaise with customers and suppliers to ensure that customer expectations are met during the movement of cargo, you will manage the relationships with hauliers and day to day shipments
  • Obtain competitive rates for customers by liaising with our suppliers
  • Process bookings received from customers efficiently and ensure they are arranged correctly with suppliers and all relevant customs and shipping paperwork, bills of lading and utilise European Groupage.
  • Investigate any complications which may arise in relation to the transport of cargo

The ideal Transport / Logistics Advisor will possess:

  • An in-depth knowledge of transport and logistics gained from previous road freight industry experience.
  • Experience in customs clearance both European and International is desirable.
  • Experience and import / export paperwork, bills of lading and European Groupage.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills together with computer literacy and good levels of literacy and numeracy.
Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.
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