Overview
Ocean Import Freight Forwarder - Solihull (Hybrid Working). Two days a week working from home. £32k - £35k.
Our client, a well-established freight forwarding business based in Solihull, is seeking an experienced Ocean & Air Import Freight Forwarder to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a proven track record in handling import jobs from start to finish, including customs entries, to work for a company offering excellent benefits and hybrid working.
Responsibilities
* Manage all ocean and air import procedures from start to finish
* Complete customs entries - extensive experience essential
* Deliver outstanding customer service to clients and stakeholders
* Identify opportunities to generate leads and grow the client base
Qualifications
* Minimum 5 years' experience in start-to-finish ocean and air import freight forwarding
* Strong IT skills - CargoWise1 certification highly advantageous
* Excellent knowledge of import procedures and compliance
* Strong communication and problem-solving abilities
* Ability to work under pressure and maintain high standards of accuracy
* Professional, conscientious, punctual, and able to follow direction from senior management
* You will be: Analytical, technically focused, comfortable working within established systems, decisive within your area of expertise, and able to problem-solve effectively
Package and Benefits
* 20 days holiday plus Bank Holidays (increasing with service)
* Salary sacrifice pension scheme (7.5% company contribution)
* Death in Service cover
* Perkbox (including Employee Assistance Programme)
* Online GP service via HealthHero
* Specsavers Eye Care Scheme
* Workplace Nursery Provision
* Salary sacrifice tech benefit and Cycle to Work scheme
* Long service awards and annual performance awards
This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking and supportive company. If you have the experience and skills outlined above, please get in touch today to discuss this role further.
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