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Freight Forwarder

MATTHEW OLIVERS LTD
Posted 11 days ago, valid for 7 days
Location

Bristol, Somerset BS20 7TN, England

Salary

£25,000 - £30,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

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  • An exciting opportunity for a Freight Forwarder is available in Portbury with a growing team.
  • Candidates should have 3-5 years of freight experience, particularly in multimodal freight involving ocean and road transport.
  • A valid driver's license and access to a vehicle are required due to limited public transport options.
  • BIFA qualifications are beneficial but not essential, and the role involves data management and liaising with various stakeholders.
  • The salary for this position is competitive, reflecting the skills and experience required.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Freight Forwarder to join a growing and friendly team in Portbury. You will be joining a close knit team, in a welcoming and friendly environment where you'll support and enable delivery of assets for the client as part of the Freight & Customs Team

You will have the following skills and experience:

  • You will have around 3-5 years of freight experience
  • Experience of multimodal freight (ocean and road)
  • Due to limited public transport to the site you will need a license and access to a vehicle
  • BIFA qualifications are helpful but not essential
  • Ability to use your own initiative and work well within a team

You will be responsible for:

  • You will be responsible for the management of data and documentation within the freight management system
  • Liaise with suppliers, agents, hauliers, and shipping lines regarding delivery freight and to obtain clear shipment information and documentation
  • You will working with the rest of the freight & customs team and wider business unit to continually improve processes
  • You will also support regular internal, third party and client audits, support client meetings and provide activity reporting.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.