Freight Forwarder

Castle Donington Permanent £25,000 - £34,000 per year
  • An excellent opportunity in Castle Donington, Leciestershire!
  • Progression routes to grow rapidly with the business...

About Our Client

My client operates out of their hub in Castle Donington, Leciestershire and primarily deals with the import and export of fast-paced road freight deliveries (full, part and groupage loads). Their business is rapidly expanding and they currently contract out to many house-hold names and market leading global brands. Their business has expanded considerably over the last few years and their brand has now become a premium within the general freight & perishable goods arena.

Job Description

The successful Freight Forwarder will report directly into the company Road Freight Operations Manager and will be responsible for the following tasks:

  • Working in a general road freight goods environment across full, part and groupage loads,
  • Resolve customer queries and solve logistics problems
  • Actively pricing a variety of freight movements.
  • Actively monitoring of all shipments and setting our customer's expectations
  • Providing excellent customer service
  • Providing quotes and price indications to our customers
  • Providing import/export solutions, when dealing with HMRC regulations.
  • Producing all relevant shipping paperwork and arranging transport and collections.

The Successful Applicant

The ideal Freight Forwarder will have the following skills and attributes:

  • Previous experience in a time dependant logistics environment is essential.
  • 3 years + experience in a road freight forwarding background.
  • Strong experience in Import/Export regulations, ideally with a European Remit.
  • Ability to commute to Castle Donington, Leciestershire
  • Flexibility, positive and outgoing attitude.
  • The drive and tenacity to succeed, while delivering excellent customer service.
  • Experience of the customs & freight systems would be beneficial: ideally CDS.

What's on Offer

  • £25,000-£34,000 + Bonus
  • 33 days annual leave
  • 6% pension match
  • Flexible and hybrid working - 4 days per week from the office
Contact
Reece Clarke
Quote job ref
JN-102023-6214552
Phone number
+447825 753 331

Job summary

Job function
Logistics
Subsector
Import/Export
Sector
Transport & Distribution
Location
Castle Donington
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Reece Clarke
Consultant phone
+447825 753 331
Job reference
JN-102023-6214552