Freight Forwarder

Location: Kent

Salary: £34K + additional benefits

Our client are a leading European Freight Forwarder who looking to expand their UK presence and so are looking to appoint a Freight Forwarder. You will be responsible for growing the full load segment and to find the most competitive solution in accordance with our customer's requirements. Be involved in quoting both spot prices as well as tenders for medium size and larger customers.

Responsibilities:

* To arrange full load, part load & groupage transports by road, and agree prices where no tariff exists in order to maximise cost effectiveness

Arrange full load transports using standard curtain trailers, temperature-controlled trailers, and "out of gauge" cargo equipment

* To provide high service level within the agreed service schedule and to meet the customer's requirements.

* Haulage sourcing and rate negotiating and assessing any subcontractors ensuring they are an approved supplier and fulfil any legal requirements.

* Liaise and network with other offices in Europe and abroad to generate new full load volumes

* Communicate with dispatchers and hauliers to ensure issues are resolved promptly

* Ensure legislative compliance in all areas.

* Ensure that the company operates within all agreed operational procedures, and within statutory requirements including the provision and maintenance of a safe working environment.

* Perform and correctly implement General Administration, e.g. check costs in accordance with departmental requirements, check CMRs, communicate efficiently and effectively (via use of VDU's, telephone, etc.) with internal and external customers, suppliers, and other offices, as required by operational procedures.

* In conjunction with others, plan collection or deliveries to meet the customers or their customer's needs or requirements to the best effective use of all resources, in a timely and efficient manner.

* Maintain awareness of and follow transport (and H.M. Customs) regulations, where relevant, to conform to all statutory requirements.

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All applicants must have an unrestricted right to work in the UK as our client will not support visa sponsorship for this role.