Freight Handler

Role Overview & Responsibilities

Freight Forwarding Administrator

Salary: £25,000 - £27,000

Hours: Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm, 8 hours per day, 30 mins unpaid lunch break

Location: Ystrad Mynach, CF82 7RJ

Contract: Full time, Permanent

TWT Logistics Group is a high-quality provider of transport solutions in the South Wales and Hampshire areas. We are members of 3 pallet networks and also provide storage and warehouse services including unloading of shipping containers and repackaging for onward delivery. We ship goods on a worldwide basis via road, air and sea.

Our philosophy is to work closely with our customers to develop an extensive understanding of their unique business needs. This enables us to deliver bespoke logistics solutions, which provide distinct value with measurable results.

This exciting opportunity is looking for an experienced Export/Import Candidate working as part of a busy team within our Freight Forwarding department.

The Role

· Recording job details on freight system and sales ledger.

· Ensuring that all documents required by the clients are obtained from our partners.

· Invoicing all jobs to customers and backing this up with relevant documents.

· Completion of sales and margin figures on the system.

· Preparing quotations.

· Booking cargo space with partners and completing necessary documentation.

· Liaising with clients regarding their freight arrangements and bookings.

· Tracking consignments where applicable.

· General administration and data entry duties

· Cover duties of absent staff members as and when required.

· Dealing with Major shipping lines on a daily basis

· Full understanding of Incoterms

· Full understanding of customs and HMRC requirements

· Customs clearance would be an advantage however training will be given

· Full understand of destination requirements

· Understanding FAS payments

· Understanding of Bills of Lading and cargo release

The Person

· Conscientious and hard-working individual who is keen to learn and develop.

· IT Literate with experience in Microsoft packages including Outlook, word, and excel.

· Strong attention to detail

· Excellent customer service skills

· Reliable

· Good organisational skills

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £25,000.00-£27,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Profit sharing

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Ystrad Mynach, CF82 7RJ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• What interests you in this role?
• Please outline your relevant skills and experience.

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person