Our client is an International Global Freight Forwarder that has invested heavily in its European Road freight division and aspires to be an industry leader in European Overland services.
We are now recruiting for a European Road Freight Trainee to join the freight forwarding team based in Wythenshawe, near Manchester airport.
This is a fantastic opportunity for the right individual to join a strong and dynamic team as they continue their rapid expansion. Working within the European Roadfreight team, based in Manchester, you will learn what it takes to be a logistics professional with full on-the-job training and ongoing career development.
This role is ideally suited to an individual looking to commence a career in Freight Forwarding, with a good level of IT literacy and excellent customer service skills.
Main duties:
1. Take requests and queries and resolve them effectively and efficiently.
2. Communicate with overseas agents and clients clearly, precisely, and accurately.
3. Support our Senior Account Manager team with day-to-day operations.
4. Speak to customers, suppliers, and colleagues throughout the UK and Europe to help facilitate smooth transport of orders.
5. Enter shipments on our in-house system, generating orders and instructions for our suppliers.
6. Input relevant information into the internal system and follow procedures.
7. Perform general freight office administration.
Experience required:
1. Keen to learn.
2. Excellent attention to detail.
3. An interest in logistics, preferably road freight.
4. Good verbal and written communication skills to provide a professional image to customers and suppliers.
5. The capacity to work in a high-pressure environment while remaining calm.
6. The ability to liaise with a global network of agents, suppliers, shipping lines, and hauliers.
7. A positive attitude and good problem-solving skills.
8. The drive to succeed and contribute to the business.
Package and Benefits:
1. Salary £18,000 to £24,000.
2. Pension.
3. 22 days holiday to start.
4. Rewards and Discounts.
5. Health care plan.
6. Cyle to work scheme.
7. Social events.
8. Free Parking.
9. Plus more.
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