Groupage Operator

Hupsoo; Rawreth; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday allowance

Competitive salary and benefits

Recognition awards and incentives

Real career opportunities

Team bonding opportunities and events

Fast-moving exciting company

Job summary

Hupsoo Ltd in Wickford is seeking an experienced Groupage Operator to join a busy freight forwarding team. You will prepare road, air, and sea quotations, manage groupage shipments from start to finish, and liaise with clients, hauliers, and suppliers to keep operations moving smoothly.

The role rewards ambition, attention to detail, and proactive teamwork. You will work Mon-Fri 9:00-17:00 with a 1-hour lunch, and you’ll thrive in a fast-paced environment, contributing to growth while

Qualifications

• Ambitious with a real drive to be a valuable asset to the team.
• Managing operations is essential.
• Proactive, dynamic and willing to take responsibility.
• High attention to detail and strong written and verbal communication.
• Knowledge of customs procedures and/or ASM Sequoia software is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate road, air and sea quotations including terms and conditions.
• Manage active groupage shipments from start to finish; liaise with clients and partners.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships to drive business growth.
• Be aware of legislation and changes in regulation impacting customs processes and ensure documents are complete.
• Complete customs entries for imports and exports.
• Manage related administrative tasks such as invoicing.
• Collaborate with internal teams to identify and source new business opportunities.
• Research and contact potential clients to grow operations.
• Contribute ideas and adapt to changing operational demands in freight forwarding.

Skills

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Proactive

Ambitious

Tools

ASM Sequoia software

Job description

Groupage Operator

Mon - Friday - 9:00 - 17:00 (7 hours per day) 1 hour unpaid lunch.

Our client is currently recruiting for an experienced Groupage Operator to join their team based in Wickford, supporting their growing team.

As a member of the groupage team, you will work closely with a network of hauliers, partners, and clients to provide quotations, manage active shipments, build strong relationships with stakeholders, and build the client base.

They want you to be able to promote and implement the companies core values making sure the teams you work with are all included. The key to success in the workplace is to work hard but have fun along the way.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Preparing accurate and comprehensive road, air, and sea quotations including all necessary terms and conditions.
• Manage active groupage shipments from start to finish; liaising with clients and partners/suppliers throughout.
• Building and maintaining strong customer relationships to drive business growth.
• Be aware of legislation and changes in regulation impacting customs processes and ensure all commercial documents hold all required information.
• Complete customs entries for both imports and exports.
• Manage related administrative tasks such as invoicing.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams to identify and source new business opportunities, researching and contacting potential clients to grow operations.
• Contribute ideas and adapt to changing operational demands in the freight forwarding sector.

Essential requirements

• Ambitious with a real drive to be a valuable asset to the team
• managing operations is essential
• Proactive, dynamic, and willing to take responsibility
• High attention to detail and strong communication skills both written and verbal
• Knowledge of customs procedures and/or proficiency in ASM Sequoia software is desirable

What's in it for you

• Generous holiday allowance which rises with service
• Competitive salary and benefits
• Recognition awards and Incentives
• Real career opportunities
• Team bonding opportunities and events
• To be part of a fast-moving exciting company with a great team of people
• And much more…

You will need to live and breathe our values and be able to work in a fast-moving environment with a great team of people. This role needs an innovative and agile approach to constantly implement change and improve the operation. You'll enjoy working collaboratively with a dedicated focus on driving results. You will be resilient - accepting and learning from mistakes and building future solutions. You will embrace an inclusive working environment and be committed to acting with integrity and honesty in everything you do. Delivering your potential.

Hupsoo Ltd operates as an employment business and is an equal opportunities employer. We are a member of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) and fully committed to the principles of equality, diversity, and inclusion in all areas of recruitment. We adhere to the Equality Act 2010 and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. All candidates are considered on the basis of their skills, experience, and suitability for the role