Freight Forwarder
Job Title: Freight Forwarder
Responsible to: Freight Forwarding Manager
Department: Woodside Global
Working hours: Monday to Friday – 09:00 am to 5.30pm
Salary: Competitive, depending on experience
We are currently recruiting for a Freight Forwarder to join our fast paced and growing team at Woodside Global. This is an excellent opportunity for the right candidate.
About us:
Woodside Global is the customs clearance and freight-forwarding division of Woodside Logistics Group working both independently of and in conjunction with its sister transport divisions: Woodside Haulage, Woodside Tankfreight, Woodside Motorfreight and Woodside Distribution.
As one of the leading logistics providers in the UK and Ireland, we work across a wide variety of industry sectors as the trusted logistics provider for many leading manufacturers, retailers and distributors in the UK, Ireland and across Europe.
The Person:
The successful candidate should have experience in freight forwarding and have a good level of IT literacy including Microsoft Office applications. The successful candidate should have experience working in a busy office environment, with the ability to work accurately and efficiently, whilst maintaining a positive attitude.
Key responsibilities:
• Handling import and export consignments for Woodside Global clients.
• Responsible for arranging multi-modal bookings with shipping lines, overseas agents and various third-party subcontractors. Liaising with all stakeholders as and when required.
• Ensure the operations and processes are carried out in accordance with company objectives.
• Ensure all jobs are entered onto a computerised system in an accurate and efficient manner and invoiced accordingly.
• Assist in the development and implementation of systems, procedures, and processes in line with ISO accreditation.
• Ensure all relevant documentation for consignments is provided in a timely manner.
Essential Criteria:
• At least 2 years’ experience in a freight forwarding / shipping role.
• At least 2 years’ experience using Microsoft office and other computer packages.
• At least 2 years’ operational knowledge of import and export air/road/sea freight movements.
Desirable Criteria:
• Previous experience processing customs declarations would be beneficial.
• Experience in using freight management systems & other customs software/packages.
Benefits:
• Competitive salary
• 33 days annual leave
• Award winning Head Office facilities
• Funded Healthcare Plan (after 6 months in role)
• Long Service Recognition
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Role specific training
Please note the company operate pre-employment drugs screening testing and any offer of employment made is conditional upon a clear pre-employment drugs screening test.
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