Air and Ocean Freight Operator

<p style="margin: 0cm;line-height: 107%;font-size: 11pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif"><strong>Air &amp; Ocean Freight Operator</strong></p> <p style="margin: 0cm;line-height: 107%;font-size: 11pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif"> <p style="margin: 0cm;line-height: 107%;font-size: 11pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif"><strong>Location: Bradford</strong></p> <p style="margin: 0cm;line-height: 107%;font-size: 11pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji', sans-serif">Salary: </span> £32,000 (DOE)</strong></p> <p style="margin: 0cm;line-height: 107%;font-size: 11pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif"> <p style="margin: 0cm;line-height: 107%;font-size: 11pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="text-decoration: underline">The Opportunity</span></p> <p style="margin: 0cm;line-height: 107%;font-size: 11pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif"> <p style="margin: 0cm;line-height: 107%;font-size: 11pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif">A well-established and growing freight forwarding business is looking to recruit an experienced <strong>Air &amp; Ocean Freight Operator</strong> to join their team in Bradford.</p> <p style="margin: 0cm;line-height: 107%;font-size: 11pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif"> <p style="margin: 0cm;line-height: 107%;font-size: 11pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif">This is a great opportunity for someone with solid operational experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and wants to be part of a supportive, collaborative team.</p> <p style="margin: 0cm;line-height: 107%;font-size: 11pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif"> <p style="margin: 0cm;line-height: 107%;font-size: 11pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="text-decoration: underline">Key Responsibilities</span></p> <p style="margin: 0cm;line-height: 107%;font-size: 11pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif"> <ul style="margin-bottom: 0cm;margin-top: 0px"> <li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px;line-height: 107%;font-size: 11pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif">Manage day-to-day <strong>air and ocean freight shipments</strong> (import &amp; export)</li> <li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px;line-height: 107%;font-size: 11pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif">Liaise with customers, overseas agents, and shipping lines</li> <li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px;line-height: 107%;font-size: 11pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif">Prepare and process shipping documentation</li> <li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px;line-height: 107%;font-size: 11pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif">Provide quotations and follow up with clients</li> <li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px;line-height: 107%;font-size: 11pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif">Raise and process invoices accurately</li> <li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px;line-height: 107%;font-size: 11pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif">Ensure high levels of customer service and communication throughout the shipment lifecycle</li> </ul> <p style="margin: 0cm;line-height: 107%;font-size: 11pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif"> <p style="margin: 0cm;line-height: 107%;font-size: 11pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="text-decoration: underline">What We&#8217;re Looking For</span></p> <p style="margin: 0cm;line-height: 107%;font-size: 11pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif"> <ul style="margin-bottom: 0cm;margin-top: 0px"> <li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px;line-height: 107%;font-size: 11pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif">Minimum 2 years&#8217; experience in air and/or ocean freight forwarding</li> <li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px;line-height: 107%;font-size: 11pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif">Strong communication skills with a professional telephone manner</li> <li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px;line-height: 107%;font-size: 11pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif">Good level of education</li> <li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px;line-height: 107%;font-size: 11pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif">Competent IT skills and ability to learn new systems</li> <li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px;line-height: 107%;font-size: 11pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif">Strong attention to detail and organisational skills</li> <li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px;line-height: 107%;font-size: 11pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif">Ability to work both independently and as part of a team</li> <li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px;line-height: 107%;font-size: 11pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif">Positive attitude with a willingness to learn and develop</li> </ul> <p>WR Logistics are the #1 recruitment partner for all vacancies in the logistics industry. We recruit in the UK &amp; USA for permanent jobs.</p> <p>WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.</p> <p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/SmFtaWUuNTY0MjguMTMwMzFAd2hpdGVyZWNydWl0bWVudC5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif"></p>