Import Seafreight Operator - Birmingham, United Kingdom - Freightserve recruitment
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
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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