/Freight Forwarding Trainee

Freight Forwarding Trainee

Exeter, England, GBgbvia direct
// Job Type
Full Time
// Salary
GBP 25,000 - 25,000/year
// Salary Range
25,000–25,000 GBP / year
// Posted
3 months ago

About the Role

<p><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 14px">We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing logistics business seeking a Trainee Operations Coordinator to join their expanding team.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 14px">This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career within the freight and logistics industry. The company is open to candidates from a variety of backgrounds &#8211; previous exposure to shipping, transport, warehousing, or supply chain would be beneficial, but full training will be provided for the right individual with the right attitude and willingness to learn.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 14px">The business offers a supportive and team-focused environment with genuine opportunities for progression as the company continues to grow.</span></p> <h3><strong><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 14px">What&#8217;s on Offer</span></strong></h3> <ul> <li><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 14px">Salary: £25,000 &#8211; £28,000 DOE</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 14px">23 days holiday plus bank holidays</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 14px">Additional loyalty leave accrued with service</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 14px">Company pension scheme</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 14px">Clear progression opportunities within a growing business</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 14px">Full training and long-term career development</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 14px">Friendly and supportive working culture</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 14px">Exposure to a broad range of freight and logistics operations</span></li> </ul> <h3><strong><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 14px">The Role</span></strong></h3> <p><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 14px">You will be introduced to all aspects of transport and freight operations, gaining hands-on experience across a wide range of logistics activities. Responsibilities will include:</span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 14px">Managing full load, part load, and groupage shipments</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 14px">Liaising with hauliers, customers, and internal departments</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 14px">Assisting with day-to-day transport operations</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 14px">Supporting shipment coordination and tracking activities</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 14px">Building strong customer and supplier relationships</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 14px">Learning operational processes within a fast-paced logistics environment</span></li> </ul> <h3><strong><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 14px">What We&#8217;re Looking For</span></strong></h3> <ul> <li><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 14px">Strong communication and organisational skills</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 14px">Motivated and eager to learn</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 14px">Ability to work well within a team environment</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 14px">Confident using computers and handling administrative tasks</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 14px">Previous experience within shipping, transport, warehousing, or logistics is advantageous but not essential</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 14px">This is an ideal opportunity for someone looking to take their first step into logistics or develop an existing foundation within the industry.</span></p> <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/aXNoYWsuOTM0MzIuMTMwMzFAd2hpdGVyZWNydWl0bWVudC5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif"></p>

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