Job Title: Road Freight Operator (Air freight - bonus)
Location: Redditch, Worcestershire
Salary: £32,000 - £36,000 (Dependent on Experience)
About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced Road Freight Operator with time-critical experience to join our industry leading client in Redditch. This role involves handling predominantly Road freight operations from start to finish. Experience of Air freight would be a bonus. The ideal candidate will ensure all shipments comply with UK and international customs regulations.
Key Responsibilities:
* Process import and export operations for Road and Air freight.
* Quoting and Pricing, ensuring best rates are secured
* Dealing with time-critical shipments
* Ensure compliance with HMRC regulations and customs requirements.
* Liaise with freight forwarders, carriers, and government agencies.
* Manage customs documentation and duty/VAT calculations.
* Stay up to date with, CNS, Destin8, Cargowise, CDS, CHIEF, and industry regulations.
* Provide customer updates and resolve customs-related queries.
Key Requirements:
* Previous experience as a Freight Forwarder in freight forwarding or logistics.
* Proven experience in handling time-critical shipments
* Strong knowledge of Road and Air freight
* Proficiency with customs systems (e.g., CDS, CHIEF, Destin8, Sequoia).
* Understanding of commodity codes, duties, VAT, and trade agreements.
* Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
This is an excellent role with a company that is actively growing their business! The company offers great progression and annual salary reviews which are industry recognised!
Don't miss out on this excellent opportunity!