Freight Forwarding Assistant Location:
Immingham, UK Salary:
£25,000 - £30,000 DOE Job Type:
Full-time, Permanent Schedule:
MondayFriday | 8:00am
4:30pm | 42.5 hours per week About the Role We are recruiting for a motivated
Freight Forwarding Assistant
to join a growing
road freight and transport operation
based in Immingham. Working as part of an established team, you will be required to assist and oversee the smooth running of the companys forwarding activities on behalf of their owners and parent company. This will potentially include quotation through to invoicing and everything in between. This is an excellent opportunity for keen freight professional who enjoys working within a fast-paced logistics environment and wants to play a key role in supporting the continued growth of a successful transport business. Key Responsibilities / Job Requirements Conversant in
Import and Export Customs formalities
both in the UK and abroad inclusive of customs entries for both import and export. Experience using
Destin8
would be an advantage. Be responsible for
import and export bookings
(primarily imports) Have a good understanding for the various shipping lines serving the Iberian, Italian, Benelux and Chinese markets. Have a practical understanding of
road freight operations
within the EU. Be an effective negotiator for the various parts of the logistics chain, especially towards
rate negotiations
with shipping lines and hauliers. Be able to work on your own or within a group / team environment. Be proactive in problem solving with an ability to think outside the box. Be able to communicate to all levels. Have a good understanding of excel and micro-soft word. Be able to develop best in class operational and service levels towards our customers. Salary & Benefits Salary: Circa £25,000 - £30,000 MondayFriday working pattern 08:00am
4:30pm working hours | 42.5hrs pw 25 days holiday +
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