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Sea Freight Forwarder

Brook Street
Posted 4 days ago, valid for 18 days
Location

Belfast, County Antrim BT1 5GA, Northern Ireland

Salary

£24,000 - £28,800 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • Brook Street Recruitment is seeking a full-time Sea Freight Forwarder for their Belfast client.
  • The role involves managing freight shipments from booking to invoicing while ensuring compliance with customs regulations.
  • Candidates must have at least 2 years of experience in sea freight forwarding and familiarity with customs processes.
  • The salary for this position is dependent on experience, with additional benefits including a pension scheme and paid holidays.
  • Interested applicants should send their CV to Colleen Farquharson via the provided apply link.

Brook Street Recruitment is delighted to be working with our Belfast client to recruit a new full time and permanent Sea Freight Forwarder

As part of the sea freight team, you will be responsible for arranging freight shipments from beginning to close, including:

  • Booking acceptance, arranging with shipping line, processing customs, creating documentation
  • Follow up and invoicing, whilst providing first class customer service throughout.
  • Process and manage the shipment of freight for existing customers
  • Deal with HMRC customs regulations in order to arrange speedy and effective cargo clearance for import cargo and customers shipping globally
  • Maintain professional and successful relationships with suppliers, carriers and overseas agents
  • Proactively manage the existing customer portfolio
  • Manage the import/export process end to end and ensure compliance with UK, Irish and overseas laws and regulations
  • Oversee the completion of all relevant documentation associated with international distribution
  • Liaising with overseas agents to manage consolidation of inbound LCL containers
  • Managing inbound customs clearance through Irish and UK customs systems

    Requirements

  • 2 years` experience in sea freight forwarding.
  • Must have experience of inbound/outbound customs processes
  • Have a strong attention to detail and be process driven
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Experience in LCL handling


    Benefits -

  • Salary dependent on experience
  • Enrolment in company pension scheme
  • 20 days paid holidays per year plus stat. days
  • Extra days annual leave based on length of service


  • Please send CV to Colleen Farquharson via the apply link

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