Import Seafreight Operator - Birmingham, United Kingdom - Freightserve recruitment

Freightserve recruitment

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Birmingham, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

Freightserve are looking for an experienced Import Seafreight Operator. The company are a well established Freight Forwarder based in the Birmingham area.

Duties:

Process and manage import deep sea shipments
Complete all relevant import paperwork
Complete HM Customs import entries.
Manage customer queries
Arrange deliveries of freight with haulage companies
Negotiate ad hoc rates with suppliers
Invoice shipments
Other duties as assigned by Manager/ Supervisor

Skills required for the role:

Previous Freight Forwarding Administrative experience
Knowledge of Logistics and Transportation Market
Working experience of Export and Import Licencing requirements
Financial awareness re: shipping process (cost, profit / loss, currencies)
Educated to GCSE level, with grade 5 or above in Maths and English
Proficient User of MS Office (Word, Outlook, Excel)
Good communication skills
Selfmotivated and enthusiastic approach to work
Highly organised with great attention to detail

As an agency we are fast becoming the number one Freight specialist in the UK. We have a fast growing reputation with most Freight related companies. Freightserve has been established since 1992 working within the Freight Forwarding and Shipping industry.

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Salary:
£25,000.00-£40,000.00 per year

Flexible Language Requirement:

English not required

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

Birmingham,

West Midlands:
reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

Import Seafreight: 1 year (required)

Work Location:
One location