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.
Location: Solihull (Hybrid - 2 days WFH)
Hours: Monday-Friday, 9am-5:30pm (37.5 hours/week)
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 baseRequirements:
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 managementYou 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 awardsThis 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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