FCL Import Operator - Basildon

Our client, a Freight Forwarder with offices in Basildon, have been operating since 1990, they are a privately owned British business with a passion for providing exemplary service within all areas of logistics, transport and supply chain.

They proudly employ a focused team of industry experts who successfully collaborate to provide a uniquely unified approach.

They are looking for an Import FCL Operator to join their Import team.

Duties will include:

• Communicating with customers, suppliers, shipping lines, hauliers, and depots to ensure a smooth operational process
• Handling FCL shipments
• Responsible for Ocean Freight Shipments, assisting occasionally with Air Freight shipments.
• Tracking shipments for Imports
• Monitoring vessel arrivals to stay ahead of logistics and scheduling needs.
• Initiating and managing internal files to maintain organizational efficiency and document control.
• Generating invoices
• Coordinating collections and deliveries

Skills Required;

• Experience working within Freight Forwarding industry, at least 2 - 3 years
• Ocean Freight FCL Import experience
• Experience using software such as CNS, Multi Freight or Destin8
• Excellent communication skills
• Proficient in MS Office

Whats on offer

• Competitive salary
• 24 days + bank holidays (increase by 1 day for 2 years of service)
• Statutory pension
• Company socials - quarterly events (escape room/top golf/go karting/bowling etc.).

Apply today for this exciting opportunity to join a forward thinking Freight Company who values their employees and offers internal progression.