Branch Freight Forwarder

Freightserve recruitment are looking for a Freight Forwarder for a large Freight company based in the Bristol area. Key Responsibilities: * Handle and follow up on branch quotations promptly, ensuring accuracy and maximising shipment profitability * Provide a high standard of customer service to both internal and external clients, offering accurate information and maintaining a professional and helpful approach * Support the branch in achieving revenue targets by demonstrating strong commercial awareness within the airfreight sector * Prepare accurate quotations and offer expert advice to key accounts and other customers to optimise profitability * Build and maintain strong working relationships with colleagues across the company * Ensure all activities comply with policies and procedures * Provide operational support across departments, including job input into systems, initiating freight documentation, and handling customer bookings and queries * Resolve operational challenges such as delays, capacity issues, and documentation discrepancies Key Requirements:- Minimum of 2 years in airfreight operations Strong understanding of international airfreight regulations, pricing structures, import and logistics processes In addition, you’ll also need the right to work in the UK – we are not able to sponsor work permits. Benefits:- * Opportunities for professional growth and career progression * A dynamic and fast-paced working environment * Up to 25 days holidays plus Bank Holidays * Life cover * Profit related pay * Defined contribution pension scheme * Discounted store/shopping benefit scheme * Private healthcare * Car parking * Employee Assistance Programme * Industry recognised training 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