Trainee Airfreight Forwarder / Freight Forwarder
Location: Whitfield, Dover, CT16 2HQ
Salary: £28,000 - £30,000 per annum
About Active Transport
From humble beginnings in 2000, Active Transport has grown to become the road cargo transport and logistics solution of choice for many forwarding companies and suppliers alike looking for a reliable carrier.
Our headquarters are based in Dover, UK. This perfectly positions us for shipping allowing us to make the best use of our equipment.
The Role
You will be trained alongside our operatives to eventually be able to complete the following:
Main responsibilities:
Planning and arranging collections and deliveries - Logistics
Liaising with customers, carriers, suppliers, shipping lines, port authorities etc. by telephone, email etc
Obtaining the necessary paperwork, Bill of ladings etc
Admin / Administration support to all parties
Data input / Data entry and general admin
Skills and qualities:
Previous experience in general forwarding/logistics
Ability to work under pressure (deadlines), independently and within a team
Attention to detail, competent in Microsoft, Outlook, and ability to learn new procedures
Be driven and self-motivated
Be good at admin and prioritising
Our ideal candidate may have experience working:
As a Freight Forwarder
In Logistics
In Airfreight / Road freight
Benefits
Competitive annual salary of £28,000 - £30,000
Free on-site parking
Company pension scheme
Fun working atmosphere
Ongoing training and development
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Active Transport Ltd, please do not hesitate to apply.
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