Import Seafreight Operator - Birmingham, United Kingdom - Freightserve recruitment

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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

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