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Ocean Import/Export Freight Operator

Freight Personnel
Posted 21 hours ago, valid for 17 days
Location

Bradford, West Yorkshire BD1 2SU, England

Salary

£27000 - £34000/annum Pension, Bonus, 20 days holiday

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • Our client, a well-established international freight forwarder, is seeking an experienced Sea Freight Imports/Export Clerk for their Bradford branch.
  • The ideal candidate should have previous experience in sea freight imports/exports and will handle the full sea freight cycle from start to finish.
  • The position offers a salary range of £25,000 to £34,000 and requires a good telephone manner and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
  • Key responsibilities include taking bookings, providing quotations, completing documentation, and liaising with clients and overseas agents.
  • This full-time role requires a good level of education, computer literacy, and offers benefits such as 20 days holiday, a company bonus scheme, and on-site car parking.

Our client is a well- established international freight forwarder who are now looking for an experienced Sea Freight Imports/Export Clerk to join their growing Bradford branch.

For over 150 years my client has been handling export and import shipping requirements throughout Europe and Worldwide. Their reputation is based on their caring, customer focused service and competitive pricing

We are now looking for an experienced Sea Freight Import / Export Freight Co-ordinator handling the full Sea freight export/Import cycle from start to finish

Working within a busy sea freight forwarding operation. The successful applicant would be required to liaise with clients, handle quotations, complete documentation, up to final delivery including customs procedures


Duties
- Taking sea freight bookings by telephone and email
- Providing quotations for new and existing clients
- Completing Import and Export documentation and negotiating rates
- Dealing with customer queries and complaints
- Liaising with overseas agents
- Invoicing

Qualification & Skills
Previous experience in Sea freight imports/Exports movements is essential.
You must have a good telephone manner and be able to work as part of an established team as well as on their own initiative.
With a good level of education and be computer literate.
Full training will be given in the use of our own inhouse system.

Benefits
Salary 25,000 to 34,000
The position is full time. Hours are Monday to Friday 9am - 5.30 pm
1 hour for lunch.
20 days holiday to start + 8 bank holidays.
Company bonus scheme which is paid annually.
Car parking on site.

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