Freight Forwarder

TN United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a global leader in air freight logistics as a Freight Forwarder in Slough, where you will play a crucial role in coordinating shipments and ensuring smooth operations. This position offers a permanent contract with a Monday to Friday schedule, along with unique perks like your birthday off and a pension scheme. You'll be responsible for liaising with various carriers, booking cargo space, and preparing essential shipping documentation. If you have strong communication and numerical skills, this opportunity is perfect for you to grow within a well-established company in the logistics sector.

Benefits

Birthday Off

Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in air freight logistics and handling shipping documentation.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Liaising with carriers regarding routes and rates.
• Preparing all necessary shipping documentation.
• Maintaining file administration and processing invoices.

Skills

Liaising with carriers

Booking cargo space

Preparing shipping documentation

Strong communication skills

Numerical skills

Tools

CDS/CHIEF

CCS UK

ETSF warehouse

Job description

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Are you looking to join a global, well-established air freight logistics company? First Call Talent Solutions is recruiting a permanent Freight Forwarder to join their team in Slough near Heathrow Airport.

Position Details:

• Permanent Contract
• Monday to Friday, 9am-5:30pm
• Your Birthday Off
• Pension Scheme

Job Duties of a Freight Forwarder:

• Liaising with Air, Sea, and Road carriers regarding routes, schedules, and rates.
• Booking cargo space with air, sea, and road carriers/couriers.
• Preparing all shipping documentation.
• Screening freight material (training provided).
• Daily communication with customers and suppliers.
• Maintaining file administration, including processing sales & supplier invoicing and credit notes.
• Processing Dangerous Goods shipments following IATA DG rules and regulations (training can be provided).

Requirements of a Freight Forwarder:

• Experience with CDS/CHIEF, CCS UK, airline sheds.
• Experience with ETSF warehouse and ETSF import clearances preferred; training can be provided.
• Strong communication, presentation, and numerical skills.