Operations Coordinator

We are AGI Global Logistics; one of the fastest growing logistics companies in the UK.

We currently have 15 offices and branches across the UK and Europe with 250 network locations Worldwide.

Our current team of 180 people go the extra mile to provide the same outstanding service to every client and we are all driven by delivering expert road, sea and air freight forwarding and logistics solutions for our clients.

The bigger we become, the more people we can helpThis is where you come in

**The role**
This role is an extremely exciting opportunity to join our growing team in Barry supporting their customers freight forwarding needs.

We are ideally looking for someone who has already worked in an operational role for a freight forwarding company who can come in and hit the ground running, however if you don’t have experience of working within the industry don’t let this put you off applying

In this role you will be responsible for ensuring all our clients receive a personable and tailored service delivery to build loyalty, ensure repeat business and enable all jobs to run efficiently and correctly.

You will be responsible for looking after international imports and exports for our clients processing their road, air and sea shipments and completing bookings with shipping lines, agents and haulier’s. Delivering outstanding service to our customers is everything to us so you will make sure you are tracking and communicating all updates to customers, making sure their shipments arrive on time and informing them of any delays.

You will also be responsible for customs clearances and ensuring we have proof of deliveries.

Alongside service, margins are of course incredibly important to us and you will play a pivotal role in ensuring we have clear profit margins on all accounts and jobs, maximising these wherever possible.

**Benefits**
- Competitive starting salary depending on experience
- 25 days holiday plus bank and public holidays
- Contributory pension scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Full use of industry leading systems and software
- A very sociable and friendly environment (we don’t take life too seriously and want the best out of everyone)
- On-site parking

**What you’ll be able to offer**
- Experience of working in an operational role within freight forwarding desirable
- Experience of working directly with customers in an office-based environment essential
- Outstanding communication and customer service skills
- Extremely organised with a high attention to detail and accuracy
- The ability to develop and build strong and personable relationships over the phone and in person with a broad range of individuals
- The ability to work in a fast-paced environment and be a strong team player
- Accountability to yourself and others
- Ability to work well under pressure and able to work to tight deadlines
- High IT literacy skills

**Recruitment agencies**
We will not consider CVs or speculative proposals from any agencies therefore we kindly request you not to contact us.

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

**Experience**:

- Office-based: 1 year (required)
- Operational freight forwarding: 1 year (required)

Ability to Commute:

- Barry (required)

Work Location: In person