Sea Freight Forwarder - 35k

Vanrath; Belfast; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading freight forwarding company in Belfast is seeking a full-time Sea Freight Forwarder. The ideal candidate will have experience in freight forwarding, particularly with Sea Freight operations. Responsibilities include providing customer service, managing inbound customs clearance, and liaising with overseas agents. This position offers a salary between £30,000 and £35,000.

Qualifications

• Experience in freight forwarding is essential.
• Specific knowledge of Sea Freight operations required.
• Customer service experience is important.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service to clients across Ireland.
• Liaise with overseas agents for LCL container consolidation.
• Manage inbound customs clearance through Irish and UK customs systems.
• Arrange unstuffing and delivery throughout Ireland.

Skills

Experience in freight forwarding

Sea Freight experience

Customer service skills

Job description

Job Description: Sea Freight Forwarder
Salary: £30,000 - £35,000
Location: Belfast

VANRATH is excited to be working alongside a very successful and established freight forwarding company in Belfast, which now has a need for a Sea Freight Operator/Forwarder. This is a new and full-time position, reflecting our client's recent growth.

The ideal candidate:
- Has experience in freight forwarding
- Has Sea Freight experience
- Has worked in a Freight Forwarding Company

Key duties include:
- Providing exceptional customer service to clients across Ireland
- Liaising with overseas agents to manage consolidation of inbound LCL containers
- Managing inbound customs clearance through Irish and UK customs systems
- Arranging unstuffing and delivery throughout Ireland