Job Description
Freightserve recruitment are looking for an Import Air Operator for a well-established Freight Forwarder based in the Colnbrook, Berkshire area.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Processes shipments Air /ocean/ Road
- Completing all relevant Import / Export paperwork, entering console data.
- Completing HM Customs paperwork depending on mode of transport.
- Completing HAWB's, MAWB's and IATA forms.
- Dealing with customer queries.
- Arranging collections and deliveries of freight with haulage companies.
- Providing Air /Road / Ocean quotations to customer.
- Negotiating ad hoc rates with suppliers.
- Invoicing shipments and keying off of supplier's invoices.
- May have responsibility for ensuring sufficient stationery is available for departmental needs Eq, airwaybills and ocean bills .
- Other duties as assigned by Manager/ Supervisor
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:-
- Experience of consolidations, HAWBs/MAWBs and IATA shipment procedures (essential);
- Customs procedures as well as Inward & Outward Processing Reliefs (essential);
- MS Office (WORD, OUTLOOK, EXCEL)
- Work on own initiative;
- Tactfully handle customers and their queries;
- Good communication skills essential
- Must be prepared to work shifts (including overtime as and when needed)
- Must be prepared to be on call/call out if there is a need to
- Able to work as a team
Working hours are Monday - Friday 9am - 5.30pm
As an agency we are fast becoming the number one Freight specialist in the UK. We have a fast growing reputation with most Freight related companies. Freightserve has been established since 1992 working within the Freight Forwarding and Shipping industry.
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