Graduate Freight Forwarder

Graduate Freight Forwarder – Redditch – £22k

The Company:

A Freight Forwarder are actively seeking an Graduate Freight Forwarder to join their expanding team based in Redditch. This exciting opportunity offers the successful applicant a chance to join a company that has almost 50 years of experience in freight forwarding and to join a team that truly looks after their people. This vacancy is available due to the growth of the operation and represents the ambition and opportunities available. Working alongside and being trained / mentored by a Senior Operations Coordinator and as part of a team. The role is primarily involved in the European road operations department liaising with both clients and suppliers and managing export and import jobs from start to finish including post Brexit Customs Clearance formalities

Package

  • £22k
  • 22 days plus bank holidays.
  • Pension
  • Monday-Friday (8.30-5)
  • Death in service
  • Perkbox, Perkbox Medical, Perkbox Rewards & Recognition
  • Edenred Eye Care Scheme
  • Great growth potential

Graduate Freight Forwarder Responsibilities

  • Working within and supporting the operations team.
  • Liaising with clients (Both verbally and in writing).
  • Preparation of freight quotations.
  • Negotiating with clients and suppliers.
  • Raising job files and appropriate paperwork and placing bookings with suppliers.
  • Monitoring shipments in transit.
  • Problem solving any issues that arise.
  • Raising sales invoices.

Requirements

  • Ideally a 2:1 degree.
  • Living within a 40 minute commute of Redditch.
  • Own car / transport.
  • Good oral and written communication skills.
  • Numerate.
  • Strong IT skills (Microsoft packages).
  • A quick thinker with initiative.
  • A willingness to learn and a good work ethic.

WR Transport & Logistics are the #1 recruitment partner for transport jobs and logistics jobs. We recruit UK wide for permanent and contract jobs.

WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

JOB OVERVIEW.

Location Worcestershire
Job titleGraduate Freight Forwarder
Salary £22000
Consultant Steve Barker
Consultant Phone 02392852312
Consultant Email Steve@wr-logistics.com
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