Import Operator

Essex - UK

Monthly Salary: £ 30 - 35000

Experience Required: 1-3years

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

An opportunity has arisen to join a growing team of freight forwarders based at their Head Office in Essex. The company deals with a wide range of goods and covers all aspects of air sea and road freight along with courier warehousing and project forwarding. The role will be working within the Import department covering European Road Sea and Air freight consignments as well as UK Road freight.

Purpose of the role

To Manage both Import consignments for Air Road and Sea freight from start to finish.

Duties to include:

Quoting for customers
Placing Bookings on the system
Dealing with overseas agents and partners
Liaising with UK offices.
Managing the logistics and transportation of goods.
Liaison with customers to update them on timely and efficient delivery.
Liaising with suppliers
Customs Clearance
An opportunity to learn other aspects of the freight business which the company offers.

Requirements

Requirements:

Experience of freight forwarding is essential although training can be provided in areas such as Airfreight or Customs procedures or areas requiring further training/experience.

Benefits

Salary to 35k is negotiable depending on experience

Benefits:

The company provide a company pension scheme private medical cover parking etc.

Required Skills:

Requirements: Experience of freight forwarding is essential although training can be provided in areas such as Airfreight or Customs procedures or areas requiring further training/experience.