Junior Freight Forwarder

Junior Freight Forwarder

Location: City of London, UK

Salary: Up to 28,000pa (DOE)

Working Hours: Monday to Friday - 9:00am-5:30pm

Are you ready to kick-start your career in Freight Forwarding? Have you worked in the Logistics industry and are looking for an exciting career change into Freight Operations? This opportunity could be excellent for you.

My client is looking for a Junior Freight Forwarder to join their team based in the heart of London. You will have the opportunity to develop your career in logistics and become an integral member of a rapidly growing Freight Forwarding Company. Your new career in Freight Forwarding starts here!

Package Benefits:

• 20 days annual holiday + bank holiday days - increasing to 25 days with service
• Statutory Pension Scheme.
• Modern office environment with great amenities.
• Excellent training programme.
• Opportunities and encouragement for progression within the company.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting the Forwarding team with bookings and executing import and export entries.
• Support with EU Operations.
• Liaise with Transport companies, organising deliveries.
• Liaise with 3PL suppliers and warehousing.
• Be an integral part of the Freight Forwarding Team.

Requirements:

• Previous experience in or knowledge of the Freight, Transport and Logistics industry.
• Previous experience as working as a Freight Forwarder would be advantageous.
• Excellent telephone manner.
• Excellent customer service.
• Good verbal and written communication.

WR Logistics are the recruitment partner for all vacancies in the logistics industry. We recruit UK wide for permanent and contract jobs.

WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.