Our client is seeking a Freight Forwarder to work in the office from Monday – Friday between the hours of 9am – 5.30pm.
You will be working in the Cargo Department and be responsible for handling enquires, discussing requirements & working on Air, Road & Sea freight quotes. You will liaise with Air, Sea and Road carriers regarding routes, schedules, and rates and book cargo space with air, sea, and road carriers/couriers. You will also prepare all shipping documentations to meet carriage requirements, legislation and ISO requirements using Boxtop software. You will be required to process customs declarations using Descartes, screen Freight material (once trained – provided by the company) and communicate daily with customers, suppliers, third parties, subcontractors, network offices and crew regarding the details of the movements. You will keep file administration up to date including processing of sales & suppliers invoicing, credit notes etc and prepare docs and process Dangerous Goods shipments following IATA DG rules and regulations. (DG training to be provided if required). This is a multi role office and warehouse based.
Experience Required:
– Experience within a cargo department
– High level of attention to detail
– Knowledge of CDS/ CHIEF, CCS UK, airline sheds
– Knowledge of ETSF warehouse and ETSF import clearances desired, however training can be provided.
– A professional individual with strong communication, presentation and numerical skills
– An individual with a genuine desire to grow their skillset with a can-do approach to all tasks set
£30 – 35.000P.A.
Colnbrook
