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Ocean Import Coordinator

Davies Turner
Posted 11 days ago, valid for 6 days
Location

Cardiff, South Glamorgan CF5 1DR, Wales

Salary

£28,000 - £33,600 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

Retirement Plan
Employee Assistance

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  • Davies Turner is seeking an Ocean Import Coordinator to join their team in Bridgend, CF35 5LJ.
  • The position offers a starting salary of £23,500, depending on experience, and requires previous experience in customer services and knowledge of shipping and transport services.
  • This full-time, permanent role involves managing various aspects of ocean imports, including issuing quotes, arranging shipments, and ensuring timely delivery to clients.
  • Candidates should possess excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
  • The role includes benefits such as up to 25 days of holiday, private healthcare, and industry-recognized training opportunities.

Davies Turner have an exciting opportunity for an Ocean Import Coordinator to join the team.

Location: Bridgend, CF35 5LJ

Salary: Starting from £23,500 - depending on experienceJob Type: Full Time, Permanent

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Closing date: Friday 29th November 17:30

About Us:

Davies Turner Plc is a British based multimodal freight forwarder specialising in logistics, e-commerce and warehousing. As one of the largest independent freight forwarding companies in the UK, we manage freight from around the world, by road and rail, through the air and across the oceans. The business remains family owned and was founded in 1870 with 18 branches across the U.K. Our turnover is in excess of £250 million and rapidly growing with nearly 1,000 colleagues.

Ocean Import Coordinator - The Role:

We are looking for someone to join our fast-growing ocean import department as an Ocean Import Co-Ordinator. This varied role involves working closely with our customers to manage all aspects of their ocean imports. This ranges from issuing quotes, arranging shipments, managing the customs clearance process and everything else through to ensuring the client receives their shipments on time.

You will build close working relationships with customers, overseas partners as well as internal teams so good communication skills are key in this role. Continuous support and training will be given as we aim to help you develop your skills and knowledge to allow you to grow your career with Davies Turner.

Ocean Import Coordinator - You:

For this Ocean Import Co-Ordinator opportunity, we are looking for someone with the following skills and experience:

- Previous experience in customer services

- Previous experience or knowledge of shipping & transport services

- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

- Ability to work on your own initiative as well as part of a team

- Excellent attention to detail

- Able to build and maintain effective relationships

In addition, you’ll also need the right to work in the UK - we are not able to sponsor work permits.

Ocean Import Coordinator - Benefits*:

- Up to 25 days holidays plus Bank Holidays

- Life cover

- Profit related pay

- Defined contribution pension scheme

- Discounted store/shopping benefit scheme

- Private healthcare

- Car parking

- Employee Assistance Programme

- Industry recognised training

We believe this role offers a good opportunity for someone looking to grow their career in the freight industry.

* Some benefits are subject to a qualifying period

Closing date: Friday 29th November 17:30

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