Overview
Ocean Import Freight Forwarder - Solihull (Hybrid Working)
Salary: £32k - £35k per year
Location: Solihull (Hybrid - 2 days WFH)
Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:30pm (37.5 hours/week)
This role is with a well-established freight forwarding business based in Solihull. We are seeking an experienced Ocean & Air Import Freight Forwarder to join the team, with a proven track record in handling import jobs from start to finish, including customs entries. Excellent benefits and hybrid working are offered.
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
Requirements
* 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
* 25 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
About the employer
WR Logistics are the #1 recruitment partner for all vacancies in the logistics industry. We recruit UK wide for permanent and contract jobs. WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
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