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Freight Forwarder

TOP TALENT RECRUIT LTD
Posted a day ago, valid for a month
Location

Colchester, Essex CO3 3LJ, England

Salary

£30,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Our client, a freight forwarder, is seeking a General Freight Forwarder for their Colchester office.
  • The position requires at least 3 years of experience in the shipping industry, preferably within freight forwarding.
  • Key responsibilities include managing multimodal shipments, clerical duties, and providing administrative support to the operations team.
  • Strong computer skills and knowledge of import/export processes for sea and air are essential for this role.
  • The salary for this position is competitive and commensurate with experience.
Our client, a freight forwarder is looking for a General Freight Forwarder to join their office in Colchester.

- Perform clerical duties such as data entry, filing, photocopying, and organizing documents
- Running multimodal shipments from start to finish, to include, liaising with agents, bill of ladings, clearance instructions, deliveries and any special requirements.
- Assist with office management tasks including ordering supplies and maintaining inventory
- Answer phone calls and direct inquiries to the appropriate department or individual
- Provide administrative support to the operations team as needed
- Utilize computerized systems and software to input and retrieve information
- Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information and handle it with utmost professionalism

```Skills```
- Needs at least 3 years experience in the shipping industry. Preferably within a freight forwarders. knowledge of Import/Export sea and air.
- Strong computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft office (Docs, Sheets, Slides) and ability to learn new software quickly
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively
- Strong phone etiquette and communication skills, both written and verbal
- Attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and record keeping
- Ability to type accurately and efficiently

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