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Ocean Import/Export Freight Operator

Freight Personnel
Posted 16 hours ago, valid for a month
Location

Bradford, West Yorkshire BD1 2SU, England

Salary

£30,000 per annum

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 role involves handling the full sea freight export/import cycle, including liaising with clients, handling quotations, and completing documentation.
  • Candidates must have previous experience in sea freight imports/exports and possess a good telephone manner, as well as the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • The salary for this full-time position ranges from £25,000 to £34,000, with hours from Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5:30 pm, plus 20 days of holiday and 8 bank holidays.
  • Full training will be provided on the company's in-house system, and an annual company bonus scheme is also included.

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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