Trainee European Import Operator

Job Title: Trainee European Import Operator (Italian Speaking)

Location: Bedford

Salary: Reflective of market trend

Hours: Full Time 40 hours per week – 1hr lunch break

Simarco is an award-winning international logistics provider, driven by a deep understanding of the fast-paced nature of global trade. We specialise in delivering bespoke freight solutions across the UK, Europe, and worldwide, offering flexible, fully tailored services that are designed to meet the unique needs of our clients.

We are urgently recruiting for a fluent Italian speaking individual who is seeking an exciting opportunity within International Logistics. If you hold excellent computer and customer service skills, confident in your approach and ability to liaise with clients and stakeholders as well as enjoy working in a fast paced, import/export environment...then we want to hear from you!

Simarco takes pride in being a great place to work, offering excellent training and career development opportunities. Join our team—apply today!

Key Skills and Qualifications to succeed in this role:

• Bi-Lingual Italian and English – both written & Verbal.

• Experienced in customer facing roll for 1-2 years.

• Computer literate with extremely accurate data entry and attention to detail.

• Some experience working in operations desired but not essential as we are willing to train anyone who may be interested.

• Must be commercially aware and liaise closely with the sales department, be able to negotiate favourable rates and win business for their trade route.

• Good communication skills and high level of customer service.

• Ability to work as part of a busy team.

• Good communication and organisational skills.

• Some knowledge of imports and transport operations would be an advantage.

Position:

The main purpose of the role is to provide valuable service in our operations department, to organise the safe, efficient and cost-effective transportation of goods.

• Develop key service relationships with customers for an effective and efficient service • Develop strong relationships with overseas agents and suppliers

• Quoting customers on a daily basis

• Responsible for the Profit/Loss on the service

• Ensure the delivery and or collection of goods across Europe

• Comply with EU and UK regulations and requirements regarding export / import documentation

• Attend regular reviews of performance and annual appraisal meeting with manager

• Learn and operate our in house ‘’Azyra’’ system

• Maintaining accurate administrative records

• Resolving and managing queries and complaints courteously and efficiently

We can offer you:

• An attractive salary & rewards, reflecting market trends
• 25 days annual leave increasing, plus 8 bank holidays
• Company Pension Scheme
• Discount platform
• Full training and support
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Program
• Extensive learning opportunities
• Employee Engagement Forum
• Reward and recognition programme
• Monthly pay day ‘treat day’