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FREIGHT & LOGISTICS

HEATHROW OFFICE

Key Account Operator - Freight Forwarding

£26000 - £30000 per annum

Heathrow

New role at a well-established and respected Freight Forwarding company. This role is within a Key Accounts department, and will encompass the full range of Freight Forwarding operational tasks across all main modes of transport, both import and export.

Key Duties will include:

Coordinate Air, Road and Courier shipments to/from the UK and Cross Trade moments from start to finish
Support the Key Account Supervisor in fulfilling all customer requirements in respect of the position and in compliance with SOP & AEO Procedures.
Monitor and action the department emails throughout the day and proactively react to new and live requests as they happen.
Ensure good communication and working relationships are maintained with clients/overseas agents/suppliers.
Accurately complete job files & book jobs onto the internal system.
Maintain accurate, real-time updates on the company Track and Trace functions.
Accurately capture cost accruals and charge out shipments including the sending out of invoices and back up documentation to the relevant party.
Prepare and present quotations.
Accurate data entry into Excel & internal systems
Invoice checking & querying with suppliers & agents
Plan and organise own workload and work well independently and within a team
Be professional, self-motivated and conscientious with good initiative and good attention to detail
Have a strong desire to work hard and exceed customer expectations at all times
ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years Freight Forwarding operations experience, have a clean crb check and a full 5 year checkable history (with no gaps).

Monday to Friday 37.5hrs per week up to GBP30k based on experience

*We are only able to accept applications from candidates with the required experience for this role. If you dont hear from us your application has been unsuccessful.

OFFICE & PROFESSIONAL

HEATHROW OFFICE

Hospitality Assistant

£14000 - £17000 per annum

Buckinghamshire

Permanent

This vacancy is based near Chesham and we are looking for candidates wanting to get in to the hospitality industry.

Job Purpose:
Assist and support all aspects of operation, budgets and income targets for the Restaurant area ensuring a friendly, efficient and professional catering service to all customers and consistently exceed their expectations.
Develop existing processes, procedures and catering products. Work closely with all departments and act on client feedback to deliver and develop excellent catering service to encourage further business.
Ensure that all information and customer requirements are communicated clearly, efficiently and on time.
Main Duties & Responsibilities of the role:
All service areas are set up to the highest standard.
To ensure that all meeting rooms are set up, serviced and cleared away according to the meeting room standards check sheet.
To initiate good customer service and ensure the Hospitalitys service record is upheld.
To co-operate with all catering staff.

To ensure food storage and areas under your control are maintained in a clean & tidy condition.

To report any faults.

To carry out cleaning of the kitchen.

To attend training sessions when required.
Essential
Good general education.
Flexible approach to work and ability to prioritise.
Capacity to work under pressure.
Good teamwork skills.
Able to work flexible shift patterns between 07.00- 23.00 Monday to Sunday (working 5 days out of 7 per week).
Please email you CV over to abigail.mason@firstchoiceuk.com
**If you don't hear back from us in 7 working days please assume you have been unsuccessful this time**

FREIGHT & LOGISTICS

ESSEX OFFICE

Import Ocean Operator

£28000 - £28000 per annum

Hampshire

Permanent

Import Ocean Operations Coordinator

Due to growth our client are looking to bring in new team members to be part of our growing Import team.
Within this role you will be responsible for checking shipping documentation, claiming UCNs, classifying cargo and completing customs entries for cargo arriving into UK ports from USA/China
There will also be an element of invoicing and milestone updates through our Cargowise and internal platforms to ensure our clients have regular progress reports.

Requirements:
Previous customs entry/clearance experience
Good level of IT knowledge
Previous customer service skills
Ability to work in an organised and efficient manner
Able to work as part of a team and also as an individual
Previous experience using Cargowise system would be beneficial but not required
- Quoting
- liaising with overseas agent and entire supply chain start to finish.
- invoicing
- Predominately ocean freight

Work based pension scheme available
25 days holiday per annum, plus bank holidays
Hours: Monday to Friday 09:00-17:30

Call now for Immediate Interviews only candidates with the above experience will be considered.

WAREHOUSE

HEATHROW OFFICE

Warehouse Manager

£26000 - £30000 per annum

Heathrow

Permanent

Excellent opportunity to join our Freight Forwarding client managing the warehouse operatives in the following.

Daily container devan, at least 2 Seafreight containers per day.
Sort the goods from containers, around 1000 ctns per container, 10-20 different address split per container
Palletise on the right type of pallet and for network collection
Courier labelling (mainly DPD, UPS), stick the labels based on FBA labels on the boxes.
Full trailer loading and discharging
Goods inventory management
Pick and pack services
Carton and item relabelling
The successful candidate would need to be capable as below,

Oversee around 7-10 warehouse workers
Manage the warehouse space to maximize warehouse capacity
Make sure warehouse operations run smoothly by good planning
Give information/feedback to the office for the container devanning result
Lead the goods sorting and labelling process
Good problem solving ability on site
Knowledge of Health and safety

You will ideally have a Freight background, with Forklift Licences (Counterbalance and Reach Truck). A full 5 year checkable work history with no gaps.

The hours are 8.30am to 6pm Monday to Friday but flexibility is required

Salary GBP26,000 to GBP30,000

Please send your CV to gemma.morrison@firstchoiceuk.com

* We are only able to accept applications from candidates with previous experience for this role.
If you do not hear from us your application has been unsuccessful.

FREIGHT & LOGISTICS

HEATHROW OFFICE

Multi Modal Import/Export Key Account Operator

£0 - £0 per annum

Heathrow

Permanent

Job Summary
Looking after a Key Account, handling Multi Modal (Air, Sea and Courier) shipments on Imports, Exports Internationally and also Domestic.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Quoting/Pricing all modes of logistics both international and domestic including cross trades.
Ensuring the smooth day to day running of the account.
Liaising with the relevant departments and and overseeing all shipments until delivered.
Email and telephone correspondence with overseas agents, UK client and internally.
Track shipments and keep the customer updated throughout.
Invoicing - ensuring PO numbers are referenced.
Passing supplier and overseas agents invoices.
Updating customer with flight and sailing schedules.
Informing the customer of any delays and providing solutions.
Ensuring internal SOPs are followed correctly.
Dealing with invoice queries.
Booking courier shipments.
Producing required export / import documentation.
Invoicing overseas taxes to UK customer for immediate payment.
Invoicing UK Duty & VAT for immediate payment.
Building rapport with customer and internal departments within Company.
Ensuring eDocs are always uploaded.
Ensuring job registration on Cargo Wise are always completed correctly.

Person Specification:
Computer literate. Microsoft Office - Outlook, Excel, Word.
Open minded and willing to learn.
Committed and able to deal with challenging scenarios.
Proactive.
Empathic to customer and internally looking to provide the best solution.
Able to respond to immediate customer requests.
Organization.
Able to work well as part of a team or individually.
Reacts well to pressure situations.
Able to converse with clients, suppliers and colleagues in a professional and clear manner.
Industry experience.
Air and Sea freight knowledge.
Experience of Cargo Wise essential
The hours are 9am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday
Salary upon application
* We are only able to accept applications from candidates with previous experience for this role.
If you do not hear from us your application has been unsuccessful.

OFFICE & PROFESSIONAL

MANCHESTER OFFICE

German Speaking Customer Services AgentAviation Cargo

GBP21,000-GBP22,000

Manchester

Permanent

German Speaking *Customer Services Agent*Aviation Cargo....a truly fantastic air opportunity is available for you with a well-established organization, be part of their fast and highly experienced operations. High levels of customer services across the globe and you will be the first point of contact; You could easily be part of the bigger air adventure!

Primarily duties but not limited to the following;
Includes Quoting/Reservations/Booking airfreight shipments via phone and email.
Entering bookings in-house system and updating airline software accordingly.
Ensuring at every opportunity is utilised to maximum effect.
Identifying customer needs and providing solutions.
Dealing with enquiries, problem solving and following up thereafter to ensure excellence of service across all levels.

Requirements
Business German Language (Fluent)
Excellent customer services, outstanding communication and relationship building qualities
Should be available. Board on and we are keen to go!

Additional
As part of the growing workforce you will receive a competitive salary, shift pay as well as access to a variety of excellent benefits including 20+8 days holiday, pension scheme, flight benefits, childcare vouchers, and good development prospects. Salary Band: GBP21,000+. Contracted to 37.5 hours per week.Permanent Contract of Employement
As it stands this role is Monday to Friday and the the coverage is 7am to 6pm, there are 2 shifts
The coverage is 7am to 6pm, we have 2 shifts inside that period...

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WAREHOUSE

HEATHROW OFFICE

Warehouse Manager

£45000 - £45000 per annum

Colnbrook

Permanent

Job Purpose:

To effectively manage the warehouse and warehouse team so that all customer services, health and safety, security, quality, and financial objectives are fully met.

The main critical job functions are, and the successful candidate will:

- Be responsible for a team of staff that take care of all the handling needs and stock management of specific account customers.

- Be instrumental in the day-to-day running and cleanliness of the warehouse, managing order volumes, daily workload, and continuous process improvement of the operation.

- Drive shipment handling accuracy, processes, and adherence to strict procedures.

- Be responsible to create and document SOPs/COPs, Work Instructions, etc.

- Manages and audits the shipment processes to identify, correct and prevent any errors on receipt and prior to shipment despatch.

- Complete investigations including CAPAs (Corrective Action Preventative Action) on any process deviations that are identified within strict timescales.

- Be a central point of contact for handling for customers via the specific teams and their customers.

- Be flexible in the approach to work and be prepared to adapt to frequent challenges that arise, ensuring that cost efficiencies are paramount for both the company and the customer.

- Be on stand-by for adhoc requirements to meet customer and business needs.

- On occasions support other areas of the warehouse operation as required.

- Train and develop team members in relevant SOPs/Work Instructions and Audits to the high standard expected for ILS ensuring that IDPs are completed on time.

- Manage team working hours and associate reports for payroll and HR.

- Be responsible for all areas of health and safety and stringent security controls of the area.

The successful applicant will demonstrate:

- A proven track record in a dynamic warehouse environment.

- Excellent organisation skills

- The ability to communicate effectively verbally and in written format.

- Effective people management skills.

- A flexible, open attitude, an ability to lead and motivate the warehouse team.

- Proactive with a high level of self-motivation and determination.

- Attention to detail in particular for all areas of responsibility

- Ability to work to deadlines and targets whilst ensuring that all SOPs are adhered to.

* We are only able to accept applications from candidates with previous experience for this role.
If you do not hear from us your application has been unsuccessful.

FREIGHT & LOGISTICS

HEATHROW OFFICE

Airfreight Export Clerk

£28000 - £32000 per annum

Heathrow

Permanent

Airfreight Export Clerk required to join professional forwarder based at Heathrow

Candidate will have worked in Air Exports for a minimum of 3 years and be confident in all aspects of the job role, especially NES Export entries using Sequoia and Cargowise.

Working with e-commerce clients

Salary cGBP28K-GBP32K

Working Thursday to Monday or Friday to Monday 09:00 - 17:30 although might be slightly earlier and later especially if only doing Friday to Monday.

Please send your CV to richard.edwards@firstchoiceuk.com

* We are only able to accept applications from candidates with previous experience for this role.
If you do not hear from us your application has been unsuccessful.

DRIVING & TRANSPORT

BIRMINGHAM OFFICE

Nightshift Transport Planner

£25000 - £26000 per annum

Coventry

Permanent

NIGHTSHIFT TRANSPORT PLANNER

Monday to Friday – 10.00pm – 6.00am

£25,000 - £26,000

Based in Nuneaton (CV11)

Immediate Start – Temp to Perm

We have an opening for a NIGHTSHIFT TRANSPORT PLANNER to work for a Transport & Logistics organisation based in Nuneaton (CV11).

Hours of Work, Monday to Friday 10pm – 6am, paying a salary of £25,000 to £26,000 per annum and the role is offering an immediate start, on a Temp to Perm basis.

Duties of the role will be to plan transports routes for collections and deliveries for Class 1’s, Class 2’s, 7.5 T and Vans for a Central England territory, stretching from as far north as Stoke and south as Oxford. And Wales to the East coast.

The successful candidate will need to demonstrate strong UK geographical knowledge, previous experience of transport route planning and all-round knowledge of driving hours and driving regulations.

The transport route planning is done manually and therefore we are seeking a candidate who has experience of Transport Planning.

This position is joining a large Global Freight, Transport & Logistics organisation and requires all applicants to pass a Criminal record check and has a 5 year checkable work history.

FREIGHT & LOGISTICS

HEATHROW OFFICE

Customs Brokerage Agent - Days

£0 - £0 per annum

Heathrow

Permanent

This position is working 4on 4off days 7am to 7pm

New opportunity for Export/Import Customs Brokerage Agents to join an excellent Freight Forwarding company who offer excellent working conditions & benefits to their employees.

Candidates are required to have a minimum of 1 years experience processing Export and/or Import customs entries within a Freight Forwarding environment.

Salary based on experience

* We are only able to accept applications from candidates with previous experience for this role.
If you do not hear from us your application has been unsuccessful.

FREIGHT & LOGISTICS

ESSEX OFFICE

Customs Clearance Coordinator

£25000 - £30000 per annum

Kent

Permanent

Customs Clearance Coordinator

you will work as part of a team and report to the Customs Manager.

You will be involved in calculating and processing duties and taxes to be paid and may be required to sign documents under a Power of Attorney on behalf of clients. You will also pay, or arrange for payment of taxes and duties.
Liaising with Customers.
You will be entering details onto specialised customs software including CHIEF, CNS, Destin8 and Data Freight.
Allocating the correct licence depending on type of goods being imported.
The Customs Clearance Clerk can be involved in attending meetings with Customs Officials in the application of duty refunds and tariff reclassification as appropriate.
This job also requires you to liaise with officials in various agencies to ensure goods are cleared through customs or quarantine. You will also arrange for transportation, warehousing or product distribution of imported goods.
Must have Customs experience from start to finish

WAREHOUSE

BIRMINGHAM OFFICE

Counterbalance FLT & Warehouse Operator

£25000 - £30000 per annum

Coventry

Temporary

FLT COUNTERBALANCE DRIVER – IMMEDIATE START

Monday – Friday 2.00pm – 10.00PH

£9.00 - £10.00 p/h - Immediate start based in Nuneaton (CV11)

Ongoing / long term contract

Do you have a Counterbalance FLT Licence?

Are you available to work on a 2PM – 10PM Morning shift.

This is an ongoing temporary role with a view to turning Permanent, paying £9.00ph, operating a Counterbalance FLT and general warehouse duties.

Hours of work, Monday to Friday 2PM – 10PM

Duties include: Loading & Unloading trailers, moving freight around the warehouse, picking freight ready for loading onto international freight and running away freight to allocated locations.

Essential Requirements: A valid Counterbalance FLT Licence, Clean Criminal record, 5 year checkable UK history and experience of operating a Counterbalance FLT.

DRIVING & TRANSPORT

MANCHESTER OFFICE

Courier Drivers x 8**Express

GBP10-GBP12

Northern Ireland

Wheels in motion!! Get set gooooo; Courier Drivers wanted to join now a well known and Global Logistics provider on a temp to perm basis. Excellent package in return, benefits, professional development and many more!!

Duties:
Complete multiple deliveries and collections of shipments, of a variety of shapes, sizes and weights.
Keeping dispatch updated on progress
Keeping the vehicle clean and tidy
Providing a friendly and efficient customer service
Be proud to represent the brand

Skills/Requirements:
Holder of a full UK driving licence for at least 3 years (Insurance Purposes only)-essential
Competent and safe driver
Good geographical knowledge of the surrounding areas
Excellent written and verbal communication skills

**Please note 5-year history referencing & DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) shall be applied once successful at initial interview**

For more visit: www.firstchoiceuk.com

FREIGHT & LOGISTICS

HEATHROW OFFICE

Customs Brokerage Agent - Nights

£25000 - £35000 per annum

Heathrow

Permanent

This position is working 4on 4off nights 7pm to 7am

New opportunity for Export/Import Customs Brokerage Agents to join an excellent Freight Forwarding company who offer excellent working conditions & benefits to their employees.

Candidates are required to have a minimum of 1 years experience processing Export and/or Import customs entries within a Freight Forwarding environment.

Salary based on experience

* We are only able to accept applications from candidates with previous experience for this role.
If you do not hear from us your application has been unsuccessful.

FREIGHT & LOGISTICS

BIRMINGHAM OFFICE

Ocean Export & Import Operator

£24000 - £28000 per annum

Birmingham

Permanent

OCEAN EXPORT & IMPORT FREIGHT OPERATOR – FREIGHT FORWARDING/SHIPPING

Offering a salary of £24,000 to £28,000 – Depending on experience

Immediate Start Available

Permanent Position

Monday – Friday

Have you worked in Seafreight Export or Import Operations?

We have a new role working for a Birmingham based Freight Forwarding organisation who offer their customers a full range of services from Exports & Imports, whether Airfreight, Seafreight or International Roadfreight.

The position of OCEAN EXPORT & IMPORT FREIGHT OPERATOR will make up part a knowledge and experienced Freight team who handle Global shipments from start to finish.

The successful OCEAN EXPORT FREIGHT OPERATOR will be responsible for;

Processing Ocean Freight Export Operations
Processing Ocean Freight Import Operations
Handling FCL & LCL Oceanfreight shipments from enquiries, booking and quotes ,
Booking containers with shipping lines
Raising & Processing Shipping Documentation
Customs Export Entries & Import Customs Clearances
Arranging the collection of freight
Handling all Freight Forwarding administration
Customer/carrier communication.

Along with Freight experience, we require a candidate who is a team player, dedicated and loyal, with a desire to work hard and look after their customers in a professional manner.

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