Seafreight Operator

Freightserve recruitment are looking for an experienced Export Seafreight person for a well-established Freight Forwarder based in the Twickenham area.

Key Responsibilities
- Managing the whole Sea Export process from start to finish
- Bookings and managing subcontractors throughout the shipment process
- Managing all customs processes where required
- Assisting with Sea Imports wherever the company requires
- Completing all billing activities in line with company KPI’s
- Creating and developing a positive working relationship with your allocated customers
- Contributing financially by maximizing gross profit on all shipments, and mitigating against any detention/demurrage/storage
- Negotiating contracts, transportation and handlings costs
- Checking and preparing documentation to meet customs and insurance requirements, packaging specifications, and compliance with overseas countries’ regulations and fiscal regimes
- Liaising with and manage third parties in accordance with customer requirements
- Arranging insurance and assist the client in the event of a claim
- Communicating with the customer, maintain visibility and control through all phases of the journey, including the production of management reports, statistical and unit cost analyst
- Helping and support local business development opportunities

What we need from you:

- A customer-orientated ability to work under pressure and solve problems independently
- Previous experience in the freight forwarding industry - specifically Seafreight is essential
- Team player with positive working attitude
- Ability to address multiple tasks, set work priorities, and organize work effectively
- Professional written and verbal communication skills in English, an additional language would be beneficial but not essential.
- A high level of energy with a "can-do" positive attitude and entrepreneurial spirit
- Eligibility to work in the UK is essential

What we can offer you:

- Competitive remuneration package including an employee incentive plan
- Variety of recognition schemes, including long service, employee appreciation, social activities, staff competitions
- **Flexible/Hybrid working schedule**:

- Training and development
- Friendly, fun and relaxed culture

**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.**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £30,000.00-£38,000.00 per year

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

**Experience**:

- Export Seafreight: 3 years (required)

Work Location: In person