Newly created Freight position Overall you will be arranging the road freight transportation of containers, imports and exports and supporting the ocean operations department. This is a truly exciting opportunity to work within a happy and thriving team. Our Client is looking to train the successful candidate on the Ocean Freight side of the business, great career advancement!

Duties of this role;
Freight operations
Arranging collection of containers and deliveries
Checking & processing invoices
POD's
Liaising with customers and suppliers
Updating rates and tariff
Filling customer orders and SOPs
Inputting freight jobs on in-house system (Data Freight)
Updating spreadsheets
Checking deliveries on in-house system AS400

With your previous experience in handling container haulage you will be able to identify potential problems/delays and taking the necessary action to prevent them.
Involved in the transport function and supporting the ocean operations department.

Skills and Requirements:
Previous experience in handling container transport bookings- essential
Good understanding of how sea freight logistics works
On the ball, sharp, work well under pressure and able to think on your own feet
Confident, enthusiastic and able to quickly adapt to fast changing circumstances
IT literate - fully conversant in Microsoft package (word/excel)
Excellent customer service skills

Additional:
Starting Salary Band: GBP20,000-GBP22,000
Want to know more? Then give us a call on 01619051266 and quote: VR/01911

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Import European Road Freight Operator

Role -
Working within a team of 8 people, reporting directly to operations manager.
Handling European groupage services, Central and Western European markets, predominantly import.
Arranging movement of freight from origin to final destination, both international and national.
Liaising with customers, overseas partners and suppliers.
Holiday cover of colleagues.

Skills required -
Must have a good understanding of European road freight, at least 2 years experience.
Capable of manually calculating costs and charges / revenue manually - a good understanding of taxable kilos is a must.
Good customer service skills.
Ability to work in a team but also be self-sufficient.

ROAD FREIGHT OPERATOR – IMPORTS & EXPORTS

£20,000 to £25,000 – Depending on experience

Burton-on-Trent (DE14)

We have a new opportunity for a ROAD FREIGHT OPERATOR to join a Freight Forwarding & Logistics organisation, arranging the IMPORT and EXPORT of Freight for the UK and Europe.

The successful candidate for the role of ROAD FREIGHT OPERATOR will ideally have gained experience of working in Freight Forwarding and arranging international Import and Export Roadfreight shipments for Groupage Freight, Full Load and Part Load Freight.

Duties will be to:

• Take bookings and liaise with customers and suppliers, overseas agents and network partners, European hauliers etc,
• Obtain rates and negotiate transport cost, 
• Arrange collections and deliveries,
• Plan routes and loads for European Imports and Exports, and UK domestic transport
• Complete all Freight administration,
• Customer Service and keep all parties updated regarding ETA’s and responding to Roadfreight enquiries.

Experience of working in European Roadfreight operations, planning own transport and utilising 3^rd party hauliers is an advantage though not essential for this role. A 2^nd European language would be an advantage also.

General Manager / Sales & Development - 50k plus performance Bonus

Our Client is a Global Freight Forwarder with its head office In Essex
Is Looking to recruit a General Manager/Sales Development candidate.
Our client has over 70 years experience in International Transport - with offices in the UK - Eastern Europe.

Sales & Development to promote the companys existing range of services to Central and
Eastern Europe and develop new products and routes/markets.
The right candidate will report directly to the Group Chairman and will have enough flexibility to put his/her own ideas in.

Responsibilities:
Develop the companys existing services to/from Central & Eastern Europe.
Providing fresh ideas to further develop niche markets and new products.
Working hand in hand with a very experienced operational team and the
Operations Manager.
Ability to work independently at times with regular travel both nationally
and internationally.

The candidate must have managerial experience and the ability to create
own ideas and concepts to further promote existing and new services.

EXPORT SHIPPING OPERATOR

Salary: £22,000 - £25,000

Based in Derby – DE21

International Trade / Global Shipping

Immediate opening for an EXPORT SHIPPING OPERATOR to work in International export operations, for a large global Aerospace & Defence organisation.

We are seeking an EXPORT SHIPPING OPERATOR who has been responsible for arranging the Export of International shipments, via Seafreight, Airfreight and European Roadfreight.

Working closely with carriers and Freight Forwarders to obtain rates and cost jobs, raise and produce export shipping documentation, arrange collections and deliveries and also have knowledge and experience of export customs procedures for entries and bonded warehouses. Complete all Export administration, liaising across internal departments and overseas offices to ensure the safe and prompt movement of freight.

The successful candidate will need to be a team player who has previously worked in Exports for a manufacturer or freight forwarder and has experience of handling Airfreight/Seafreight/Roadfreight shipments and have knowledge of export customs.

Italian International Road Freight Operator - GBP24k to GBP28k depending on experience.
Previous European Road Freight experience preferred - Language skills required, Fluent Italian essential.

Duties - Arranging domestic and International road transports across Europe, selecting the most cost effective routes whilst adhering to strict service level requirements. The candidate will responsible from the start of the shipment process to the end, receiving orders from the shipper, arranging deliveries schedule with the consignee, direct communication with the carrier and settling all invoicing activities.

European Road Freight Operator - Immediate Starter

Our client a Freight Forwarder based in Greenhithe is looking for a European Road Freight Operator to join their busy team. Ideally looking for a candidate with 2 years experience looking for their next move, must be a strong person, willing to work in a diverse environment, must have a can do attitude.

European operator -to deal with imports/exports to Europe, liaising with suppliers and partners to deliver a high level of service to our clients so their expectations are met and where possible exceeded. Extensive knowledge of European Groupage trailers/part load and vehicle planning essential.

Main Responsibilities
Maintain and develop relationships with customer.
To meet deadlines/requirements as per client requests.
Monitor Supplier performance.
Good file management and attention to detail.
Prepare Quotations in accordance with clients request.
Booking vehicles with subcontractors in accordance with requirement
Complete required consignment documentation.
Complete Customs documents for 3rd Country transits (EX1)
Knowledge of Import / Export customs procedures for non EC cargo
Be able to Calculate load space required
Charging of own files
Assisting Colleagues during staff absences / holidays

Person/Job Specification
Excellent communication verbal, written and interpersonal skills
Commercial awareness - right service provider for task/job.
Positive, can do attitude
Experienced with Microsoft Office packages e.g. word, excel, PowerPoint
Strong literacy and numeracy skills.
On time delivery focused.
Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise.
Attention to detail
Self-Motivated
Strong team ethic and share knowledge

Hours Mon - Fri 9.00am to 5.30pm

Freight Forwarder in Kent is looking for a European Import Planner to join their team and manage the planning and forwarding for their key accounts.

Plan all activity for collections and deliveries across Europe based on customer requirements.
Plan round trip vehicles. Minimise empty run and check margin.
Forward the loads to subcontractors when necessary.
Increase turnover by taking extra work.
Communicate with other planners/admin to ensure the planning is effective and drivers/subcontractors are informed accordingly.
Responsible for adding orders to the planning.
Monitor spot loads from TMS.
Check traffic sheet to ensure all the loads information have been added correctly
Responsible for recording any non-conformance
Take incoming phone calls from customers/suppliers.
Manage invoice queries
Manage new customers/new hauliers and send application forms.
Responsible for entering demurrage/cancellation costs to the job and in TMS if required.
Responsible to deal with the customer when demurrage/cancellation costs are needed or applicable.
Maximise and monitor owner driver run and margin.

A European Road Freight Operator is immediately required for a client in Swindon.

The ideal candidate will have experience in arranging FCL/LCL consignements to Central and Eastern Europe as well as liasing with other operational staff and the sales team.

Key skills:

Ensure timely and accurate movement of freight and information, while providing an exceptional customer service within the department
Ensure accurate and timely client and vendors billing.
Ensure delivery of freight and timely clearance when applicable
Meet compliance at all times to regulations internal and external in accordance with government regulations. Customs clearance etc
Understand department process flow, and looking for best practices to improve operational efficiency and productivity.
Experience in working in a fast paced/nulti disciplinary environment.

If you are an exact match for this postion are looking for your next career step send in your cv to simon.perry@firstchoiceuk.com or call 01454 878520