Details:
- Salary: £18,000 - 28,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Temporary
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Fareham Hampshire
- Date: 2 weeks ago
Description:
Freight Administrator - Fareham - Temp to Perm
Our client, are looking for a Freight Administrator on a temp-to-perm basis to join them at their operation in Fareham.
The successful candidate will be required to look after the customer's requirements for the safe and efficient transport of their cargo to and from the Channel Islands effectively and in accordance with company's operational procedures.
Job type: Temp-to-perm
Key Tasks:
Communicate effectively in a professional manner with customers to ensure their quotations and traffic requirements are fulfilled in line with their booking instructions..
Ensure legislative compliance in all areas.
Ensure that the company operates within all agreed operational procedures, and within statutory requirements including the provision and maintenance of a safe working environment.
Arrange with approved hauliers for transport of cargo, confirm availability of equipment and agree prices where no tariff exists, to maximise cost-effectiveness.
Prepare correct documentation to the Warehouse/Haulage/Distribution/ Shipping department for loading/offloading cargo to vehicles, in a timely manner.
Perform and correctly implement General Administration, e.g. invoicing; filing; queries; claims; check costs in accordance with departmental requirements.
Communicate efficiently and effectively with internal and external customers, suppliers, and other offices, as required by operational procedures.
In conjunction with others, plan collection or deliveries to meet the customers or their customer's needs or requirements to the best effective use of all resources, in a timely and efficient manner.
Maintain awareness of and follow transport regulations, where relevant, to conform to all statutory requirements Skills and Competencies
Excellent IT skills
Recent previous experience of a similar role in the freight forwarding industry
Good communication skills with colleagues at all levels as well as external customers
Ensure legislative compliance in all areas
Ensure that the company operates within all agreed operational procedures, and within statutory requirements, including the provision and maintenance of a safe working environment
If your experience matches please forward your CV immediately WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy