Trainee Freight Forwarder

**Job Role: Trainee Freight Forwarder**

**Location: Selby**

**Salary: £21,000 (Pay review after 6 months)**

RG Freight Recruitment are working on behalf of a well known freight forwarder to find an enthusiastic and dedicated **Trainee Freight Forwarder** to join the team in **Selby**.

This client is part of a larger independent parent company with significant backing. Operating for over 40 years, they specialise in providing best in class freight and logistics services to UK manufacturers and import/exporters.

The personal touch this client delivers to every customer is what sets them apart from the pack and is something they pride themselves on. With a client base that stretches across a wide range of sectors from sole traders to multi national companies, this forwarder really does give the same service across the board.

As a Trainee Freight Forwarder you will be offered on the job training in all aspects of the business including operations, customer service, finance and sales. You would start by building a basic knowledge of worldwide shipping.. As you develop your understanding you will expand your learning and responsibilities to give you everything you need to succeed as a Freight Forwarder.

**Responsibilities**
- Working within and supporting the operations team
- Liaising with clients (Both verbally and in writing)
- Preparation of freight quotations
- Negotiating with clients and suppliers
- Raising job files and appropriate paperwork and placing bookings with suppliers
- Monitoring shipments in transit
- Problem solving any issues that arise
- Raising sales invoices

**The Person**
- A keen, enthusiastic individual with a positive attitude and a willingness to learn
- Confident communicator
- Good telephone manner
- Proficiency in MS Office and good IT skills
- Demonstrable numeracy and literacy abilities
- Previous work experience (ideally in an office environment but not essential)

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

**Salary**: £21,000.00 per year

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: RG113