Import / Export Trailer Operator - Aberdeen, United Kingdom - LV Logistics

LV Logistics
LV Logistics
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Aberdeen, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Tom O´Connor

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LV Logistics - Aberdeen, currently have an opportunity for an experienced
Import/Export Trailer Operator to join our dynamic team.

You will join us on a
full time, permanent basis and in return will receive a competitive salary, depending on experience plus benefits including bonus and 25 days' leave.


LV Logistics are a market leader in the shipping and transport industry, with 10 UK offices and many others in strategic locations across the globe.

Key responsibilities of our Freight Forwarder Opportunity:

  • Arranging trailer imports and exports to Scandinavia and Holland.
  • Working in a demanding office environment and balance conflicting priorities to keep up with progressive deadlines.
  • Investigating and planning the most appropriate route for shipments, taking into account the nature of the goods, costs, transit times and security.
  • Negotiating rates for transportation, shipping and handling costs and thereby quoting clients.
  • Obtaining, checking and preparing documentation to meet customs and insurance requirements and any packing specifications.
  • Ensuring trade compliance with other countries' regulations and fiscal regimes.
  • Maintaining current knowledge of relevant legislation, political situations and other factors that could affect the movement of freight.
  • Strong customer focus, with the ability to effectively communicate and approach all situations with a calm and understanding manner.
  • Developing and maintaining relationships with suppliers and both internal and external customers. Provide customers with accurate updates and deal with any customer queries/ complaints that may arise quickly and efficiently.
  • Acting as a broker in customs negotiations worldwide to guide the freight efficiently through complex procedures.

What we are looking for in our Import/Export Trailer Operator opportunity:

  • Essential
  • Good working knowledge of the freight forwarding industry.


  • Desirable

  • Minimum 3 to 5 years' experience in a similar role.
  • Essential
- Methodical thinker, with a keen attention to detail and analytical skills. Good IT capability and a strong and confident communicator.

  • Essential
- Motivated, resourceful, able to organise own workload and balance competing demands.

This is a great opportyunity to join a well-established, growing, enterprising business. If you feel you have the skills and experience to become our
Import/Export Trailer Operator,
then
please click '
apply' today - we'd love to hear from you
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