Trainee Airfreight Forwarder / Freight Forwarder Location: Whitfield, Dover, CT16 2HQ Salary: £28,000 - £30,000 per annum About Active Transport From humble beginnings in 2000, Active Transport has grown to become the road cargo transport and logistics solution of choice for many forwarding companies and suppliers alike looking for a reliable carrier. Our headquarters are based in Dover, UK. This perfectly positions us for shipping allowing us to make the best use of our equipment. The Role You will be trained alongside our operatives to eventually be able to complete the following: Main responsibilities: Planning and arranging collections and deliveries - Logistics Liaising with customers, carriers, suppliers, shipping lines, port authorities etc. by telephone, email etc Obtaining the necessary paperwork, Bill of ladings etc Admin / Administration support to all parties Data input / Data entry and general admin Skills and qualities: Previous experience in general forwarding/logistics Ability to work under pressure (deadlines), independently and within a team Attention to detail, competent in Microsoft, Outlook, and ability to learn new procedures Be driven and self-motivated Be good at admin and prioritising Our ideal candidate may have experience working: As a Freight Forwarder In Logistics In Airfreight / Road freight Benefits Competitive annual salary of £28,000 - £30,000 Free on-site parking Company pension scheme Fun working atmosphere Ongoing training and development To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Active Transport Ltd, please do not hesitate to apply.