Multi-Modal Freight Clerk - Freightserve : Job Details

Freightserve recruitment are looking for a Multi Modal Freight Forwarder for a major Freight Forwarder. The company is based in the East Midlands area.

RESPONSIBILITIES:-

• Processes shipments Air /ocean/ Road
• Completing all relevant Import / Export paperwork, entering console data.
• Completing HM Customs paperwork depending on mode of transport.
• Completing HAWB’s, MAWB’s and IATA forms.
• Dealing with customer queries.
• Arranging collections and deliveries of freight with haulage companies.
• Providing Air /Road / Ocean quotations to customer.
• Negotiating ad hoc rates with suppliers.
• Invoicing shipments and keying off of supplier’s invoices.
• May have responsibility for ensuring sufficient stationery is available for departmental needs Eq, airwaybills and ocean bills .
• Other duties as assigned by Manager/ Supervisor

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:-

Skills:

• Experience of consolidations, HAWBs/MAWBs and IATA shipment procedures (essential);
• Training in dangerous goods and knowledge of letters of credit (desirable - training can be given).

Knowledge of:

• customs procedures as well as Inward & Outward Processing Reliefs (essential);
• MS Office (WORD, OUTLOOK, EXCEL)
• ASM / Chief system,NCTS

Ability to:

• work on own initiative;
• tactfully handle customers and their queries;
• Good communication skills essential
• must be prepared to work shifts (including overtime as and when needed)
• Must be prepared to be on call/call out if there is a need to
• Able to work as a team

As an agency we are fast becoming the number one Freight specialist in the UK. We have a fast growing reputation with most Freight related companies. Freightserve has been established since 1992 working within the Freight Forwarding and Shipping industry.