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Job Opportunity: Multi Modal Operations ClerkLocation: ColchesterJob Type: Full-TimeOur client, a leading logistics company, is seeking an experienced Multi Modal Operations Clerk to join their dynamic team. If you have a proven background in shipping and logistics and are ready to take on a challenging role in a fast-paced environment, this opportunity is perfect for you!Responsibilities
- Oversee multimodal shipments from start to finish, including liaising with agents, managing bill of ladings, clearance instructions, deliveries, and special requirements.
- Perform clerical duties such as data entry, filing, and document organisation.
- Assist with office management tasks, including ordering supplies and inventory management.
- Answer and direct phone enquiries professionally.
- Provide administrative support to the operations team.
- Use computerised systems and software for data management.
- Handle sensitive information with confidentiality and professionalism.
Candidate Requirements
- Experience:
- Minimum of 3 years in the shipping industry, within a freight forwarding role.
- Solid knowledge of import/export via sea and air.
- Skills:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Docs, Sheets, Slides) and quick adaptability to new software.
- Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to multitask and prioritise.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including phone etiquette.
- Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy in data entry.
- Fast and efficient typing ability.
- Education: GCSE or equivalent (required).
- Languages:
- English (required).
- Chinese (preferred).
- Licences:
- Full UK Driving Licence (required).
Additional Requirements
- Must be able to commute to Colchester (required).
- Willing to relocate to Colchester prior to starting the role (required).
This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established company where your expertise will be highly valued. If you are passionate about logistics and ready for your next career step, apply now!Reference ID: Multimodal Freight ForwarderWork Location: On-site in ColchesterContact us today. If this Multi Modal Operations Clerk is something you would like to know more about or you know of anyone that fits the bill, either forward this advert to them, send us their details or get in contact with us and we will do the rest. You can recommend as many people as you like via our website and earn a referral fee per candidate we place*. This is an unlimited offer. As recruiters specialising in freight and shipping, Red Recruit have vacancies at all levels within the industry, so please do get in touch to tell us what you’re looking for and we’ll do our best to assist.* T&C's apply. Please contact the office for more information.Please note: - We do not advertise all of our vacancies as some are highly confidential. Therefore, please either submit your CV to us directly or call us in complete confidence. We have also setup a contacts list for candidates to join to be made aware of all relevant jobs to them. If this sounds of interest, then please get in contact with us via our website and send us your CV so that we can make sure you receive relevant updates on our latest vacancies.
