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Freight Operations Assistant
Freight Personnel
Manchester
On-site
GBP 25,000 - 32,000
Full time
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Job summary
A leading freight forwarding specialist in Manchester is seeking a Freight Operations Assistant to support their growing team. The ideal candidate will have experience in multimodal freight and be customer service focused, with responsibilities including scheduling bookings and managing supplier relationships. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and benefits, including company pension and on-site parking.
Benefits
Qualifications
- Experience in shipping multimodal freight (Air, Sea, Road).
- Willingness to learn and be part of a motivated team.
- Proven track record in freight forwarding.
Responsibilities
- Schedule Air, Sea and Road bookings.
- Deal with suppliers and customers.
- Request and negotiate freight rates.
Skills
Tools
Job description
Our client is a Freight Forwarding specialist based in Eccles now due to significant growth, my client is now looking for a Freight Operations Assistant to join the freight team.
The ideal candidate will be experienced in shipping multimodal freight, including Air, Sea and Road movements however experience in sea, road or air roles will be considered.
You will be a team player, motivated, punctual and customer service focused.
MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
. Schedule Air, Sea and Road bookings
. Dealing with suppliers and customers
. Requesting and negotiating freight rates
. Continuous updating of shipping progress
. Completion of end-to-end forwarding activities
REQUIREMENTS:
. Ideally Multi modal experience or just sea, air or road freight gained from the freight forwarding industry
. Develop existing and new customer relationships
. Basic Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Word and Excel
. Punctual and presentable
. Willingness to learn and be part of a motivated, forward-thinking team
. Proven track record
PACKAGE & BENEFITS:
Job Type: Full-time - Working hours of 8AM-4:30PM, Mon-Fri
Salary: Up to 32,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Company pension
Free parking
On-site parking
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