Our client is an International logistics service provider; due to increased demand they are currently looking for a Junior Freight Forwarder, to learn all forwarding activities relating to sea-freight imports and trailer shipments. This is a full-time, permanent position joining their team in Ongar .
As Junior Freight Forwarder, you’ll l iais e with overseas agents / customers / hauliers handling all aspects of deep-sea import movements from start to finish on a day-to-day basis.
Junior Freight Forwarder duties include:
Creating shipping documentation
Liaising with overseas agents / customers / hauliers handling all aspects of deep-sea import movements from start to finish
Checking manifests once received
Planning and arranging deliveries
Receiving pre-alerts from overseas agents
Planning loads and sending load lists to agents
Advising customers of arrival of cargo into the UK
Creating files both manually and on the computer system
Receiving and checking relevant import documentation and passing on to shipping lines
Full training will be given; you just need to be passionate about learning! You’ll gain valuable experience and transferable skills within the freight forwarding industry, which is in very high demand, so it’s a great sector to get into.
You’ll need to be organised by nature and thrive in a fast paced and dynamic atmosphere. Being computer literate, having excellent attention to detail skills, as well as being good with numbers and a confident communicator with excellent customer services skills is vital.
We’re keen to speak to people with excellent attention to detail, and admin /customer service skills, as well as those who already have some experience from a freight forwarding background.
If you’re enthusiastic with fire in your belly to succeed and are seeking a foot in the door to a career rather than just a job, for lifelong opportunities and satisfaction in a vocation you love then this Junior Freight Forwarder role is for you!
Contact us today.
01376 503567
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