Trainee Freight Forwarder

2 weeks ago


Ipswich, United Kingdom Michelle Denny Recruitment Full time

Michelle Denny Recruitment is delighted to be partnering with a new client who specialise in Global custom-tailored transport solutions, in their search for a dedicated Trainee Freight Forwarder, who has a passion for the freight or logistics industry.
- Fully office based in Ipswich on the 2nd floor (with wheelchair access)
- Hours of work: Monday - Friday 8.30am - 5.30pm, with a Salary between £24 - £25k
- Ipswich, UK
- £24,000 - £25,000
- CONTRACT- Permanent- JOB STYLE- Office Based- STARTING- As soon as possible- JOB DETAILS
- Michelle Denny Recruitment is delighted to be partnering with a new client who specialise in Global custom-tailored transport solutions, in their search for a dedicated Trainee Freight Forwarder, who has a passion for the freight or logistics industry.
- This innovative global organisation pride themselves on their personalised, reliable service from conception to delivery, whilst committing to their continuous improvement in environmental performance.

**Fully office based in Ipswich on the 2nd floor (with wheelchair access)**

**Hours of work: Monday - Friday 8.30am - 5.30pm, with a Salary between £24 - £25k**

**The Role**
- The main purpose of this role will require your dedication to train and develop into the role of a Freight Forwarder. You will be committed to learn and gain the key skills required to enable you to become a trusted member of the team, giving you the ability to contribute to the ongoing success of this successful business.

**Main duties and responsibilities**- Undertake both internal and external training to develop your skills in building and maintaining an optimal operating platform to support current and future Global forwarding business.-
- Work towards gaining knowledge and know-how of shipping compliance, legislation, and company best practices.-
- Gain the ability to co-ordinate and manage the end-to-end logistics of oversized and complicated international shipments, which will include air, sea, road, and charter.-
- Become proficient in liaisons with clients to understand their shipping needs to enable you to be able to provide tailored solutions and resolve any problems efficiently.-
- Being tech savvy, you will learn how to prepare and process shipping documentation related to international freight operations, including the accurate maintenance of these records.-
- You will be trained to track and monitor shipments to ensure timely delivery and resolve any issues that may arise, whilst complying with relevant laws, regulations and standards associated with the shipping industry.**What you will have/be**- Drive, enthusiasm, and ambition is a must to succeed in this role.-
- No experience is necessary as full training will be given.-
- A positive approach with a willingness to learn new skills.-
- Confidence and ability to communicate verbally and written with both clients and team members.-
- A can-do attitude and desire to contribute to the ongoing success of this organisation.-
- Proficiency MS Office Suite and desire to learn shipping software and ERP systems.-
- A reliable team player who can demonstrate attention to detail with the ability to ‘Think outside of the box’.-
- If you are fluent in any languages, especially Spanish that would be a real bonus- This company’s success and ability to provide a bespoke service to clients around the world is testament to their diverse workforce who have a real passion for the industry. This Global organisation would relish the opportunity to invest in YOU and your training, to enable you to become a valued, experienced member of their team.


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