About this role
Freightserve recruitment are looking to recruit an Operations executive for a well-established Freight Forwarder based in the Sunbury-on-Thames area.
Key Responsibilities:-
- Manage import and export shipments from start to finish.
- Coordinate sea, road and air freight movements.
- Liaise with customers, shipping lines, overseas agents, hauliers and other suppliers.
- Obtain freight rates, prepare quotations and arrange bookings.
- Prepare and process shipping and customs documentation.
- Handle customs declarations and ensure compliance with UK customs procedures.
- Monitor shipments, provide regular updates and resolve operational issues.
- Manage multiple shipments simultaneously while maintaining customer service standards.
- Complete shipment files, costing and invoicing accurately.
Essential Requirements:-
- Minimum 4 years' experience in freight forwarding operations.
- Ability to independently manage shipments from start to finish.
- Strong understanding of sea freight operations and procedures.
- Good working knowledge of CDS and UK customs requirements.
- Excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
Personal Attributes:-
- Organised, reliable and detail-oriented.
- Confident communicating with customers and suppliers.
- Comfortable working independently and as part of a team.
- Able to prioritise workloads and manage competing deadlines.
- Proactive in identifying and resolving operational challenges.
- Commercially aware, with an understanding of freight costs and profitability.
- Motivated to develop their skills and progress within the company.
Working Hours areMonday to Friday, 09:00 – 17:30.
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.