Road Freight Export Operator

Our client, a recognized player in the freight forwarding and transportation industry who also specialize in offering supply chain and logistics solutions, are looking to recruit a Road Freight Export Operator to be based within offices in Basildon, Essex
On offer:
An attractive salary up to GBP35,000 per annum, dependent on experience with yearly salary review Monday to Friday working hours, 8:30am 17:30pm 20 days annual leave + Public holidays Confidential EAP platform for you and your immediate family members as spouse/partners and children aged 16 to 24 in full-time education, living in the same household. Access to our Employee Discounts and Perks, which includes Grocery Shopping, Holidays, Movies, Sports, Wellness and many more. After completing six months service, Death in Service equal to three times your annual salary. After 1 year of service - Private Medical Scheme After 1 year of service -Company contributions increase 9% for the Group personal Pension Plan. Holiday loyalty days up to a maximum of 5 days (1 per each full year of employment completed) One Milestone Day per year to take as you wish.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Assist the Head of Road Freight Forwarding Operations in the execution of their duties in support of the Managing Director s vision of the company to become more competitive and profitable Understand and execute the departments vision of good business development in order to successfully transport all freight for company s products to the end user Plan and complete all Export Road Freight forwarding operations correctly and on time Oversee client and sub-contractor management in conjunction with SOPs Complete all Import/Export activities correctly and on time including financial, legal and invoicing transactions Maintain regular communication with sales teams reporting new sales leads and handover of shipments Implement and improve new efficiencies in customer workflow in conjunction with line manager Ensure all trailer exports are planned in advance with regular departures to Spain & Portugal from all depots Ensure hauliers submit required transit times and trailer costs at the most competitive at all times Liaise with the sales department and report / follow internal leads, seek sales to increase client lists for export Maintain and utilise the operational system at all times Ensure all reports are generated by given deadlines and handed to line manager Maintain excellent customer and inter-departmental relationships at all times giving regular feedback to line manager
To Be Considered:
Proven experience of handling Road Freight forwarding export operations Knowledge of the Iberian market (Spain & Portugal) is preferred
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