Ocean Imports FCL

Ocean Freight Imports

Location: Bradford
Salary: £35,000 £40,000, depending on experience
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm
Contract: Full-time, permanent

We are recruiting an Experienced Freight Professional to join a busy freight forwarding operation in Bradford. The successful candidate will work primarily within the FCL Import Department, coordinating import shipments and delivering excellent customer service.

Key responsibilities

Arranging import consignments from booking through to delivery

Planning and booking deliveries

Monitoring shipments and providing customers with updates

Completing shipping documentation

Entering and maintaining accurate shipment data

Raising customer invoices and processing purchase invoices

Liaising with customers, shipping lines, hauliers and other service providers

Completing general administrative duties

Maintaining accurate and well-organised files

About you

At least one to two years' experience within shipping, freight forwarding or a similar environment

Previous import shipment experience, ideally involving FCL imports

Knowledge of customs procedures and customs software would be advantageous

A strong commitment to excellent customer service

Clear and confident communication skills

A proactive, organised and dependable approach

The ability to prioritise tasks effectively

Strong file-management skills and attention to detail

The ability to work independently and as part of a team

A positive attitude and collaborative approach

What's on offer

A salary of £35,000 to £40,000, depending on experience

Strong professional development opportunities

A friendly and knowledgeable working environment

A full-time, permanent position with established weekday hours

If you are an experienced freight professional looking for your next opportunity, we would be pleased to hear from you.

To apply, please submit your CV for consideration.

WR Logistics are a leading recruitment partner for the logistics and supply chain industry, recruiting across the UK, Europe, and the USA for permanent opportunities.

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