Freight Forwarder

This new permanent role represents a brilliant opportunity to join an established logistics based organisation on a full time permanent basis.

This is an excellent time to join our busy and successful client who have a great reputation in their sector. The Freight Forwarder / Freight and Shipping administrator role offers the opportunity to work within a welcoming and rewarding environment on a local level. Experience within freight forwarding (import and export) is required for this role.

Freight Forwarder / Freight and Shipping Administrator

Hours - Mon - Fri (Apply online only) - office based role

Salary - 30000 per annum plus very good all round company benefits

Burgess Hill area (outskirts) - due to workplace location it is essential to have your own transport. Plenty of free parking available on site.

My client is seeking an enthusiastic person to join their motivated team ensuring friendly service is always delivered effectively and efficiently

Duties and responsibilities will include:

Arrange and coordinate airfreight and sea freight shipments - import and export.

Prepare and process shipping documents: Air Waybill (AWB), Bill of Lading (B/L), Commercial invoices and customs documents.

Monitor and track shipments from origin to destination using company software.

Communicating with airlines, shipping lines, customs brokers, and clients

Ensuring compliance with international shipping regulations and customs requirements

Keeping clients informed with shipment updates and help to resolve any delivery issues

Calculating freight costs and preparing quotations

Maintaining accurate shipment records using company software.

Handling cargo bookings

Coordinating with other internal teams for cargo handling

Key skills and experience required:

Experience in freight forwarding

Knowledge of international shipping documentation and familiarity with customs procedures

Strong communication and coordination skills

Ability to work in a busy environment and meet deadlines

Experience of using MS Office and freight management systems

Strong accuracy and attention to detail

Own transport is essential due to workplace location

Please apply for immediate consideration for this excellent full time Freight Forwarder / Freight and Shipping Administration role. Short-listing will take place very soon

Wild Recruitment Ltd T/A First Recruitment Services is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job