About us
Evolution Forwarding Limited
37 Premier Court, Metcalfe Road, Skippers Lane Ind Est
Middlesbrough, TS6 6PT - 01642 440044
As a member of the operations team, the suitable candidate will be flexible in their approach to job duties. As a specialist dangerous goods shipping company, all members of staff are involved in the documenting and packing of dangerous goods. Typically, we ship by air freight worldwide a wide range of materials, from nail polish and perfumery products through to paints and adhesives. If not already qualified or experienced, we will provide the necessary dangerous goods training (both through in-house and external training programs) along with training in freight forwarding processes.
Reporting to the Managing Director/owner, the primary expectations for this position are:
1. Enter shipments into our in-house freight forwarding system
2. Make bookings with carriers (road, sea, and air)
3. Input shipments into courier systems (FedEx, UPS, DHL)
4. Maintain shipping information on our in-house freight forwarding system
5. Complete Customs paperwork
6. Complete dangerous goods paperwork
7. Assist in the packing of shipments
8. Assist customers over the telephone/email with bookings and enquiries
9. General office duties relating to the above functions (filing, etc.)
Office hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 17:00 – 30-minute lunch break
Holidays: 20 days per annum plus all public holidays plus take your birthday off (if it falls on a working day!)
Salary: £24,500.00
Bonus scheme: Discretionary – paid twice per year (June & December)
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £24,500.00 per year
Additional pay:
* Performance bonus
* Yearly bonus
Benefits:
* Additional leave
* Casual dress
* Company events
* Free parking
* On-site parking
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Education:
* GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
* Office-based logistics/freight forwarding: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
* Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
Expected start date: 02/01/2025
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