Freight Forwarder - Basildon, United Kingdom - RG Freight Recruitment

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Job Role:
Freight Forwarder


Location:
Basildon


Salary:
£28,000 - £30,000


RG Freight Recruitment are working on behalf of a well known freight and logistics company to find an experienced
Freight Forwarder to join the team at their
Basildon offices.


This client has over 100 years of pedigree and have built up a fantastic reputation within the UK logistics industry.

This stems from their ethos of complete satisfaction for every customer.

With a widely diversified business that includes freight forwarding, supply chain optimization and contract logistics among other specialisms, this client is able to offer a true one stop logistics services to their market.

With over 22 locations and 550+ employees across the UK and rated in the top ten in the world in their field, this is thew perfect place to take the next step in your career.


This purpose of this new role is to provide outstanding service to customers in the UK market by arranging clearances, providing quotes, arranging shipment/deliveries, invoicing and other activities involved in freight forwarding operations.


Responsibilities

  • Completion of end to end ocean import or export forwarding shipments
  • Preparing and providing competitive quotes
  • Arranging collection and delivery of shipments
  • Customs entries
  • Prompt and accurate invoicing
  • Resolving queries from customers and suppliers
  • Providing outstanding customer service at all times
  • Assisting Senior Forwarders and management where required
  • Working closely with the Operations Manager for Internal and external rates reviews.

The Person

  • Experience of ocean imports or exports in a freight forwarding environment
  • Good knowledge of customs entries
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Results driven with a knack for problem solving
  • Fluent in written and spoken English

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent


Salary:
£28,000.00-£30,000.00 per year


Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday

Work Location:
In person


Reference ID:
RG137

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