Freight Forwarder - Sheffield

Freight Forwarder

Location: Sheffield

Salary: Up to 30,000 (DOE)

Working Hours: Monday to Friday - 9:00am-5pm

Do you have experience working as a freight forwarder? Do you have experience with shipment documentation from start to finish?

This opportunity could be excellent for you! My client is looking for a Freight Forwarder to join their team based in Sheffield. You will have the opportunity to develop your career in logistics and become an integral member of a rapidly growing Freight Forwarding Company.

Package Benefits:

• 20 days annual holiday + bank holiday days
• Statutory Pension Scheme.
• Modern office environment with great amenities.
• Excellent training programme.
• Opportunities and encouragement for progression within the company.
• Fantastic opportunity to progress in an entry level role, working for an established Freight Forwarder.

Key Responsibilities:

• Dealing with shipments (Air,Road & Sea) from booking to final delivery (Including customs)
• Supporting the team with all enquiries relating to shipments
• Ability to problem solve in a fast paced environment.
• Client engagement- Proactively chase quotes and follow up to convert to sales, ensuring the highest levels of customer service.

Requirements:

• Previous experience as working as a Freight Forwarder in the UK is essential
• Experience dealing with shipments from start to finish
• Minimum 1 years experience working for a freight forwarder in a similar role
• Excellent telephone manner.
• Excellent customer service.
• Full right to live & work in the UK.
• Good verbal and written communication.

WR Logistics are the recruitment partner for all vacancies in the logistics industry. We recruit UK wide for permanent and contract jobs.

WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.