Animal Freight Specialist

Animal Freight Specialist – West Sussex – £25,000-£27,000 Animal Freight Specialist Package Overview: * £25,000-£27,000 (Negotiable, depending on experience) * Full-Time, Permanent * Hours of Work: Monday to Friday – (Apply online only) (1-hour Lunch) * Overtime available after 3-month probation * DBS check will be required for this role * Excellent Progression and Training Opportunities * Location: West Sussex, commutable from Horsham, Crawley, Epsom, East Grinstead, and Haywards Heath areas Company Overview – Animal Freight Specialist Our client is seeking a dedicated Animal Freight Specialist to join their highly respected team on a full-time basis. With over 20 years of industry experience, this reputable company is expanding to meet growing customer demand. As they enter an exciting period of growth, they are looking for an enthusiastic, forward-thinking individual with a passion for animal transport to help them continue to deliver high-quality services. You will be part of a strong, collaborative team that values excellent customer service, where you will receive the necessary support and training to ensure job satisfaction and career development. The company is known for offering a range of services within the transport and logistics sector, including air, sea, and specialist freight services. Animal Freight Specialist Role and Responsibilities: * Handling Incoming Calls: Respond to customer inquiries and provide updates on animal transport shipments. * Job Quotations: Prepare and provide accurate job quotations for animal freight services, including transport and customs costs. * Processing Animal Freight Jobs: Manage and process animal transport shipments from start to finish, ensuring the safe and timely handling of animals in compliance with regulations. * Liaising with Contractors: Coordinate with airlines, freight forwarders, customs brokers, and other contractors to ensure smooth operations and safe transport of animals. * Job Costing and Invoicing: Track and calculate costs for each animal transport job, ensuring accurate invoicing for services rendered. * Customs and Documentation: Prepare and submit all required customs and veterinary documentation for animal shipments, ensuring compliance with international regulations. * Desk Management: Manage your desk in an organized, efficient, and tidy manner, ensuring all tasks are completed in a timely and accurate manner, maintaining a high level of attention to detail. Animal Freight Specialist Skills and Experience: * A Full UK Driving Licence or equivalent (Essential) * Animal Transport Experience (Desirable): Prior experience in animal transport, with knowledge of animal welfare regulations and handling procedures. * Import and Customs Knowledge (Desirable): Experience with customs clearance and import operations for animal shipments would be advantageous. * Freight Experience (Priority): Prior experience in the freight industry, especially sea freight or air freight, will be given priority. * Dangerous or Licensable Goods Handling (Desirable): Experience handling dangerous or licensable goods, particularly in the context of animal transport, is highly desirable. Relevant training and certification will be required, or must be completed upon employment. * Training and Development: Willingness to learn new processes and systems is essential, as in-house training will be provided. * Relevant Certifications: Successful candidates must have or be willing to complete any relevant courses and certifications required for handling and transporting animals, in accordance with industry regulations. DON'T MISS OUT ON THIS GREAT OPPORTUNITY – APPLY NOW Get Staff acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers Please note that if you have not been contacted within 7 days, your application for this position has been unsuccessful. Industry Key Words: Import Operations, Customs Clearance, International Trade, Logistics Management, Supply Chain, Freight Forwarding, Sea Freight, Air Freight, Import Compliance, Customs Regulations, Cargo Handling, Import Documentation, Duty and Tax Management, Incoterms, Dangerous Goods, Licensable Goods, Hazardous Materials, Import/Export Compliance, Shipment Coordination, Import Billing & Job Costing, Regulatory Compliance, Freight Pricing and Negotiation, Warehousing and Distribution, Vendor Management, Risk Management, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Supply Chain Optimization, Operational Efficiency, Global Trade Compliance, Customs Duty Classification, Trade Agreements, International Logistics, Cross-Border Transportation, Process Improvement, EDI Systems