Trainee Airfreight Forwarder

Trainee Airfreight Forwarder / Freight Forwarder

Location: Whitfield, Dover, CT16 2HQ

Salary: £28,000 - £30,000 per annum

About Active Transport

From humble beginnings in 2000, Active Transport has grown to become the road cargo transport and logistics solution of choice for many forwarding companies and suppliers alike looking for a reliable carrier.  

Our headquarters are based in Dover, UK. This perfectly positions us for shipping allowing us to make the best use of our equipment.

The Role

You will be trained alongside our operatives to eventually be able to complete the following:

Main responsibilities:

• Planning and arranging collections and deliveries - Logistics
• Liaising with customers, carriers, suppliers, shipping lines, port authorities etc. by telephone, email etc
• Obtaining the necessary paperwork, Bill of ladings etc
• Admin / Administration support to all parties
• Data input / Data entry and general admin

Skills and qualities:

• Previous experience in general forwarding/logistics
• Ability to work under pressure (deadlines), independently and within a team
• Attention to detail, competent in Microsoft, Outlook, and ability to learn new procedures
• Be driven and self-motivated
• Be good at admin and prioritising

Our ideal candidate may have experience working:

• As a Freight Forwarder
• In Logistics
• In Airfreight / Road freight

 Benefits

• Competitive annual salary of £28,000 - £30,000
• Free on-site parking
• Company pension scheme
• Fun working atmosphere
• Ongoing training and development

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Active Transport Ltd, please do not hesitate to apply.