Shipping Administrator - Layka Recruitment : Job Details

We are recruiting a Shipping Administrator for our Slough based client. The successful candidate will eventually learn all aspects of air, sea & European road freight logistics. Salary up to £25,000Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Supporting the coordination and operations teams with a range of administration tasks
• Answering all incoming calls promptly and courteously, directing to the relevant person and/or taking messages
• Keeping accurate and up to date records on our Freight Management System
• Daily filing and periodic archiving
• Learning and assisting in all aspects of shipping fine art and antiques, arranging collections and deliveries from one destination to another, both domestic and international
• Learning and assisting in shipping via air freight, sea freight and road freight
• Raising files and preparing and processing all import and export documentation and the booking of the chosen method of transportation
• Efficiently handling all types of paperwork (which may include bills of lading, labelling, timesheets and detailed condition reports with photos)
• Providing certificates of shipment to clients
• Liaising with the warehouse on incoming/outgoing activities
• Manage a number of jobs simultaneously including the timely booking of internal and external services e.g. transport, case making, freight etc.

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

• Attention to detail, literate and numerate
• Good computing skills, ability to use Word and Excel
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Oodles of enthusiasm and self motivation
• A keenness to learn and progress as the company grows
• Proactive attitude and willingness to take on responsibility
• Personable, friendly, helpful and positive
• The ability to be a team player and take ownership of assigned tasks