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Heavily investing in their people and the business as a whole, this is a great company to join if you're looking to build a long-lasting career in logistics.
Based in Birmingham City Centre, this company is building a strong brand and is looking for someone who is 100% committed, someone eager to absorb all the knowledge they can and stay for the long haul. So, if you're the type to sit with a notepad, jotting down what you learn, and aren't afraid to ask questions, we'd love to hear from you for this Road Freight Operator position - whether you're a recent graduate, are looking to take the second step on the career ladder, or are looking to change the direction of your career.
What’s in it for you?
- Work hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
- Salary: £25,000 - £27,000
- Hybrid, one day working from home, increasing to three days after one year of service
- 20 days annual leave increasing up to 25 days with length of service
- Access to a contributory pension scheme
- Free car parking
Road Freight Operator Responsibilities:
- Liaise with customers to offer a range of freight forwarding services
- Plan and coordinate freight and shipments between the UK and the EU on behalf of customers
- Handle all relevant documentation, ensuring all data is correct and in line with regulations
- Use CargowiseONE to arrange customs clearance services, upload documents, create files, and maintain job information
- Quote jobs for customers, agreeing on rates with stakeholders
- Maintain relationships with existing and prospective customers and suppliers, identifying ways to maximise the profitability of freight forwarding operations
- Identify ways to increase service offerings and customer base
- Allocate supplier purchase invoices
Road Freight Operator Skills and Experience:
- A genuine interest in logistics and freight forwarding is essential
- Previous experience in logistics, customs, or freight forwarding is a plus, but not required. We're also open to candidates with a relevant degree or strong experience in another sector who are keen to move into logistics
- A strong work ethic is crucial; we're looking for someone committed, eager to learn, and driven to make a positive impact
- Good administrative skills and strong computer literacy are important. You should be comfortable using Microsoft Office and open to learning different CRM systems
- Excellent communication skills are a must. You'll need to be confident, personable, and able to communicate effectively with both colleagues and customers
