Freightserve recruitment are looking for an Junior Administrator for a well-established niche sector freight Forwarder based in the Sunbury-On-Thames area.
The role of Administrative Assistant will involve learning aspects of imports, including but not limited to the following:
* apply for import licences.
* checking licences once received back from APHA.
* raising files for incoming shipments.
* uploading documentation and licences to our in-house system.
* driving to collect and deliver custom documents.
* photocopying, faxing, binding and filing all company documents as required.
* assist the team as necessary, including with email correspondence.
* assist the Manager as necessary in order to support the team.
* undertake additional duties, or assist other members of staff, as may be reasonably requested by your Manager or Directors.
The knowledge, skills and experience required from our Administrative Assistant is:
* Hold a full clean UK driving licence (essential).
* Have a good knowledge of the English language, both verbal and written (essential).
* Have the ability to prioritise and organise own workload to tight deadlines (essential).
* Have strong communication skills; including the ability to communicate effectively at all levels (essential).
* Be a team player, with the ability to work as a member of the Imports team as well as alongside members of staff within other teams, as required (essential).
* Sound IT knowledge – Word, Excel & Outlook as a minimum
* Knowledge of the local area & London
As an agency we are fast becoming the number one Freight specialist in the UK. We have a fast growing reputation with most Freight related companies. Freightserve has been established since 1992 working within the Freight Forwarding and Shipping industry