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Antiques Shipping Operative
Ipswich
Salary - (DOE)
Shift Pattern: Monday- Friday
Job type: Permanent
A fantastic opportunity to join an established Logistics company offering a full range of logistics and freight services globally
Your role will involve working closely with clients, importers, and exporters as a trusted agent to coordinate safe, cost-effective, and efficient transportation of antiques and high-value items. An interest in handling unique and valuable shipments is preferred, along with patience and a strong problem-solving mind-set.
Benefits
- Pension Scheme.
- Supportive work environment.
- Regular social events
- Fantastic opportunities to progress your career.
- Access to fitness & Wellness Programs
- Personalised staff development initiatives
Responsibilities
- Communicating with clients throughout the shipping process and collaborating with the Hemisphere team to provide logistics solutions
- Handling day-to-day Import ocean freight operations and customs processes
- Building and maintaining client relations for continued business
- Coordinating final mile delivery requirements with third-party suppliers and in-house team
- Providing general customs advice and creating customs and import ocean document
Requirements
- Ideally a background in a road/sea/Air freight role working for a freight forwarder would be highly desirable - This however is not essential
- Knowledge of customs procedures
- Understanding of AEO procedures, Bills of Lading, Inco Terms, and general customs compliance
- Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
WR Logistics are the #1 recruitment partner for all vacancies in the logistics industry. We recruit UK wide for permanent and contract jobs.
WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
