1. Position: Freight and Shipping Administrator
2. Location: Burgess Hill, West Sussex
3. Salary: £30,000 per annum plus very good all round company benefits
4. Hours: Monday -Friday, 09:00-18:00 – office based role
5. Role based in Burgess Hill area (outskirts) – due to workplace location it is essential to have your own transport. Plenty of free parking available on site.
This new permanent role represents a brilliant opportunity to join an established logistics based organisation on a full time permanent basis.
This is an excellent time to join our busy and successful client who have a great reputation in their sector. The Freight and Shipping administrator role offers the opportunity to work within a welcoming and rewarding environment on a local level. Experience within freight forwarding (import and export) is required for this role.
My client is seeking an enthusiastic person to join their motivated team ensuring friendly service is always delivered effectively and efficiently
Duties and responsibilities will include:
6. Arrange and coordinate airfreight and sea freight shipments – import and export.
7. Prepare and process shipping documents: Air Waybill (AWB), Bill of Lading (B/L), Commercial invoices and customs documents.
8. Monitor and track shipments from origin to destination using company software.
9. Communicating with airlines, shipping lines, customs brokers, and clients
10. Ensuring compliance with international shipping regulations and customs requirements
11. Keeping clients informed with shipment updates and help to resolve any delivery issues
12. Calculating freight costs and preparing quotations
13. Maintaining accurate shipment records using company software.
14. Handling cargo bookings
15. Coordinating with other internal teams for cargo handling
Key skills and experience required:
16. Experience in freight forwarding
17. Knowledge of international shipping documentation and familiarity with customs procedures
18. Strong communication and coordination skills
19. Ability to work in a busy environment and meet deadlines
20. Experience of using MS Office and freight management systems
21. Strong accuracy and attention to detail
22. Own transport is essential due to workplace location
Please apply for immediate consideration for this excellent full time Freight and Shipping Administration role. Short-listing will take place very soon!!
Wild Recruitment Ltd T/A First Recruitment Services is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person’s gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job.