Freight Forwarder - Import & Export
Location: Portsmouth
Salary: £30,000 - £39,000 DOE
Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm
We're recruiting for an experienced Freight Forwarder to join a friendly and well-established freight forwarding business in Portsmouth.
The Role
- Managing import shipments from booking through to delivery
- Completing and processing import customs entries via CDS
- Coordinating sea and air freight movements
- Arranging collections and deliveries
- Liaising with customers, hauliers, shipping lines and other suppliers
- Tracking shipments and keeping customers updated
- Preparing and checking shipping and customs documentation
- Handling queries and resolving any issues that arise
- Ensuring shipments are processed accurately and within deadlines
About You
- Previous experience within a freight forwarding environment
- Hands-on experience with CDS and import customs entries
- Experience handling sea and/or air freight
- Good understanding of the import process from clearance through to delivery
- Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
- Strong customer service and communication skills
- A proactive, can-do approach and the ability to work to deadlines
- Experience with CNS, Destin8, Boxtop or Descartes would be advantageous.
The Company
You'll be joining a small, friendly team where everyone works closely together. The business handles a wide variety of cargo and provides tailored international freight solutions, giving you exposure to a broad range of shipments and customers.
Package
- £30,000 - £39,000 DOE
- Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm
- No weekend working
- Company pension
- Free on-site parking
- Casual dress
- Bonus scheme
- Friendly, supportive working environment
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