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Freight Forwarder

Rapier
Posted 4 days ago, valid for 22 days
Location

Lichfield, Staffordshire WS14 9SY

Salary

£13 - £37,500 per hour

Contract type

Full Time

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  • We are seeking an experienced Freight Forwarder for a permanent position in Lichfield, Staffs, WS13.
  • The role involves coordinating shipments in the UK and EU, working with existing clients, and exploring new business opportunities.
  • The salary for this position is £37,500 per annum with an additional bonus opportunity.
  • Candidates should have a minimum of 2 years of experience in the transport industry, preferably in road transport.
  • Strong organizational skills and knowledge of customs processes are essential for this role.
We are recruiting an experienced Freight Forwarder for our client in Lichfield, Staffs, WS13This is a permanent role working with one of the transport industry's most well known brands.This is a mixed role that involves elements of transport operations and business developmentSalary:£37,500pa + bonus opportunityHours of work:40 hours pw (days) - actual hours to be discussed at interviewDays of work:Monday to FridayThe Role:
  • Coordinating shipments both in UK and EU
  • Working is existing client base and exploring new business opportunities
  • Invoicing and pricing
  • Customs entries for overseas shipments
  • Quotes, costing, booking and shipping
  • Tracking shipments from collection to delivery
  • Finding solutions to customer requirements
  • Responding to internal and external emails
  • Dealing with internal and external stakeholders including sub-contract hauliers and other transport providers
Required:
  • Experience in the freight forwarding industry (or similar)
  • 2 years transport industry experience (preferred) - ideally in road transport
  • Strong organisational and problem solving skills
  • A collaborative approach with both internal and external stakeholder to ensure both import and export of goods
  • Knowledge of customs requirements, processes and procedures
  • Operational and sales (business development) experience is an advantage
  • Groupage experience (desirable)
Rapier Employment has been established in the UK for over 35 years, specialising in supplying temporary and permanent workers into the Commercial, Production and Logistics sector.www.rapieremployment.co.uk''

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