Junior Freight Operator

Based in Birmingham city centre, this esteemed company that offers training and progression and wants their people to be with them for years to come, has a new opening for a Junior Freight Operator.

This position is perfectly suited to a recent graduate who wants to forge a career in logistics and rise up the ranks, learning all they can along the way and becoming an invaluable team member who grows with the company.

What’s in it for you?

• Work hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
• Salary: £25,396.80
• 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

Junior 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

Junior RFreight Operator Skills and Experience:

• A genuine interest in logistics and freight forwarding is a must, and you must want a career within the sector and be keen to learn
• Basic customs or freight forwarding knowledge or experience would be an advantage, but not essential
• A degree in logistics, supply chain management, or similar is an advantage, although a graduate with a more generalist degree would also be considered
• Demonstrates strong administration skills and can input data accurately
• Possesses excellent communication skills and is confident liaising with customers