Freight Forwarding Assistant

OLG Recruitment; Immingham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

OLG Recruitment are seeking a Freight Forwarding Assistant for a permanent role in Immingham, working Monday to Friday. You will support the freight forwarding team to ensure smooth operations on behalf of the owners and parent company.

The ideal candidate should have knowledge of UK import/export customs, understand the shipping lines serving Iberia, Italy, Benelux and China, and be proficient in Excel/Word to help deliver best-in-class service.

Qualifications

• Conversant in import/export customs formalities UK and abroad; understanding of customs entries (import/export).
• Good understanding of road freight operations within the EU.
• Negotiation skills across logistics chain and rate negotiations with shipping lines and hauliers.
• Able to communicate at all levels and work independently or in a team.
• Proficient in Excel and Microsoft Word.

Responsibilities

• Assist with and oversee the smooth and efficient running of the company's freight forwarding activities.
• Support the freight forwarding team on behalf of owners and parent company.

Skills

Import/export customs

Destin8 knowledge

Excel

Communication

Negotiation

Tools

Destin8

Job description

OLG Recruitment are currently looking for a Freight Forwarding Assistant for our client located in Immingham, This is a permanent opportunity working Monday to Friday.

As a Freight Forwarding assistant you will be required to assist with and oversee the smooth and efficient running of the company's freight forwarding activities on behalf of our owners and parent company.

The ideal candidate:

• Conversant in Import and Export Customs formalities both in the UK and abroad inclusive of customs entries both import and export. An understanding of Destin8 would be an advantage.
• Have a good understanding for the various shipping lines serving the Iberian, Italian, Benelux and Chinese markets.
• Have a good understanding of road freight operations within the EU.
• Have a good understanding of what is required as a Freight Forwarder and how we can stand out against the competition.
• Be an effective negotiator for the various parts of the logistics chain, especially towards rate negotiations with shipping lines and hauliers.
• Be able to work on their own or within a group / team environment.
• Be proactive in problem solving with an ability to think outside the box.
• Be able to communicate to all levels.
• Have a good understanding of excel and micro-soft word.
• Be able to develop best in class operational and service levels towards our customers.