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Operations Director at Barrington Freight Ltd
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm
Salary: From £20,640 per annum, depending on experience
Holiday: 20 days holiday per annum
Start Date: Immediate
Barrington Freight, a well-established freight forwarding company, is looking for a motivated and organised individual to join our small, friendly team. This is a varied role, offering the opportunity to be involved in both day-to-day office administration and customer service within the logistics sector.
Key Responsibilities:
Location: Basildon, Essex (SS14)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm
Salary: From £20,640 per annum, depending on experience
Holiday: 20 days holiday per annum
Start Date: Immediate
Barrington Freight, a well-established freight forwarding company, is looking for a motivated and organised individual to join our small, friendly team. This is a varied role, offering the opportunity to be involved in both day-to-day office administration and customer service within the logistics sector.
Key Responsibilities:
·Answer incoming calls promptly and professionally, ensuring customer needs are prioritised.
·Manage emailed sales enquiries, ensuring all relevant information is gathered and complete before processing.
·Accurately input sales enquiries into our bespoke transport system.
·Update both road and sea shipment tracking on a daily basis.
·Process supplier invoices for payment.
·Scan and electronically file completed job documents.
·Carry out routine shredding of job files and other confidential paperwork.
·Chase Proof of Delivery (POD) documents from partners and suppliers.
·Proactively request client testimonials following successful deliveries, which may include follow-up calls.
·Other office tasks on an ad-hoc basis.
The Ideal Candidate:
·Either local to Basildon SS14 or with access to their own transport.
·Confident communicator, both on the phone and via email.
·Computer literate with confidence using the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
·Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
·Comfortable managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
·Friendly, proactive, and a team player.
We Offer:
·Salary from £20,640pa (depending on experience)
·20 days holiday per annum
·A welcoming, supportive working environment.
·Full training provided.
·Opportunities to develop your skills within the logistics industry.
If you’re ready to join a close-knit team where no two days are the same, we’d love to hear from you.
* To apply, please send your CV and a brief covering note to Simon Poole: simon@barringtonfreight.co.uk
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Administrative
* Industries
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
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