Our client is a well-established freight forwarder with a base in North Yorkshire. Offering a worldwide freight forwarding services by air, road and sea and Warehouse and distribution from this site. With a well-established team of 15 our client is planning to continue to invest and expand the business either organically or by further acquisitions.
We are now looking to recruit a European Operations Freight forwarding Clerk to join the successful team in the freight offices near York
Your role of European Operations Co-ordinator will involve:
* Extensive client liaison, building relationships and maximising the potential of the European Road freight client's business.
* Extensive supplier liaison to develop reliable and cost-effective European services.
* Calculating freight quotations for export and import freight shipments.
* Completing operational administration including job cards and sending booking confirmation to the suppliers.
* Raising all of the appropriate operational documentation including customs clearance formalities.
* Managing the European road freight consignments in transit through to successful completion and delivery.
* Invoicing out and completing the job files.
In order to apply for the role, you will have:
* Experience in forwarding in European Road Freight/Transport
* Confident and clear communication skills.
* Proven success of building customer and supplier relationships.
* Strong negotiating skills.
* Numerate with experience of calculating freight quotations.
* Good IT (Microsoft) skills.
Package & Benefits
* Salary 28,000 to 31,000
* Pension
* Plus 22 days holiday to start
Back to searchEuropean Freight Operations Clerk
Freight Personnel
Posted 7 hours ago, valid for 10 days
York, North Yorkshire YO1 7PX, England
£24,000 - £28,800 per annum
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- Our client, a well-established freight forwarder based in North Yorkshire, is seeking to recruit a European Operations Freight Forwarding Clerk to join their team near York.
- The role involves extensive client and supplier liaison, calculating freight quotations for export and import shipments, and managing European road freight consignments.
- Candidates must have experience in European Road Freight/Transport, strong communication and negotiating skills, and proficiency in Microsoft IT applications.
- The position offers a salary range of £28,000 to £31,000, along with a pension and 22 days of holiday to start.
- The company is focused on expanding its operations either organically or through acquisitions, further enhancing its service offerings.
