Operations Assistant

Reed

Posted a month ago, valid for 7 days

Stansted, Essex CM24 8XG, England

£24,000 - £28,800 per annum

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

Reed is seeking an Operations Coordinator for a successful Freight company, offering training for the right candidate.
Ideal applicants should have a customer service background and possess strong communication skills in English.
The role involves coordinating container shipments globally, maintaining client relationships, and handling various shipping documentation.
The salary for this position ranges from £24,000 to £28,000, with 20 days of holiday plus bank holidays.
Candidates with at least one year of relevant experience are encouraged to apply, as the department is expanding and offers growth opportunities.

Reed are now supporting a highly successful Freight company in their search for an Operations Coordinator to join their new department, training is on offer for the right individual.

You will be quick at building connections with clients, shipping lines and suppliers, if you come from a Customer Service background that would be ideal.

Key skills we are looking for are, good customer service, high level of attention to detail, and good spoken and written English.

You will be assisting with container shipments worldwide, engaging with clients, dealing with queries where possible and finding answers if you are not sure, help, training and support are available. and duties will include;

Coordinating the bookings from the start to finish with the clients, shipping lines & suppliers
Monitoring the shipments with the lines & keeping the clients up to date throughout the booking process
Producing the relevant documents for the department i.e. booking confirmations, shipping notes, Bills of Lading & instructions to the lines
Able to arrange customs entries, VGM’s & other relevant procedures to ensure the cargo is shipped

As mentioned, this is a new department that is expanding, there is definitely potential to develop and expand into other areas, it’s an exciting time to join this business.

Benefits include;

Salary £24,000 - £28,000
Working hours, 9.00am – 17.30pm
20 days holiday plus bank holidays
Parking on site, drivers essential due to location in Essex
Auto enrolment pension

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