Freight Forwarder

Brook Street; Belfast; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Freight Forwarder to join a Belfast-based client. The role involves arranging export shipments, managing consignments, and ensuring compliance with company policies. The ideal candidate will have strong customs knowledge and excellent communication skills, with a focus on customer service and meeting deadlines.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years' experience in FCL Ocean Freight.
• In-depth customs knowledge and ability to complete Export Customs Entries.

Responsibilities

• Arrange FCL export shipments to worldwide destinations.
• Manage end-to-end import and export consignments.

Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Time Management

Tools

MS Office

CNS Operating System

Job description

Brook Street Recruitment is working with our Belfast client to recruit an experienced Freight Forwarder to join their team.

Duties

1. Arranging FCL export shipments with various carriers to worldwide destinations.
2. Arranging collections with our selected Transport/Liner Shipping Companies.
3. Handling order traces, issuing Bills of Lading, Invoices, and possibly sending pre-alerts to overseas offices.
4. Manage end-to-end import and export consignments, communicating with clients, agents, and partners to ensure smooth operations.
5. Ensure completion of consignments by monitoring from collection to delivery.
6. Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures.

Criteria

1. The successful candidate should have at least 2-3 years' experience within FCL Ocean Freight with strong export and import skills.
2. In-depth customs knowledge and ability to complete Export Customs Entries are required.
3. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including effective communication with internal and external customers.
4. Experience communicating with Shipping Lines (online booking systems), Co-Loaders, and Transport Companies.
5. Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
6. Good understanding of CNS operating system.
7. Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and provide excellent customer service.
8. Ability to work independently and complete assignments within given instructions and routines.
9. Ability to prioritize workload and meet tight deadlines.
10. Willingness to work occasional overtime as required.

A competitive salary will be offered based on experience.

Please send your CV via the apply link to Colleen Farquharson.

Brook Street NMR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.