Ocean Import Freight Forwarder

Description

Ocean Import Freight Forwarder – Solihull (Hybrid Working)

Two days a week working from home

32k – 35k

Our client, a well–established freight forwarding business based in Solihull, is seeking an experienced Ocean & Air Import Freight Forwarder to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a proven track record in handling import jobs from start to finish, including customs entries, to work for a company offering excellent benefits and hybrid working.

Location: Solihull (Hybrid – 2 days WFH)

Hours: Monday–Friday, 9am–5:30pm (37.5 hours/week)

Responsibilities:

Manage all ocean and air import procedures from start to finishComplete customs entries – extensive experience essentialDeliver outstanding customer service to clients and stakeholdersIdentify opportunities to generate leads and grow the client baseRequirements:

Minimum 5 years' experience in start–to–finish ocean and air import freight forwardingStrong IT skills – CargoWise1 certification highly advantageousExcellent knowledge of import procedures and complianceStrong communication and problem–solving abilitiesAbility to work under pressure and maintain high standards of accuracyProfessional, conscientious, punctual, and able to follow direction from senior managementYou will be:

Analytical, technically focused, comfortable working within established systems, decisive within your area of expertise, and able to problem–solve effectively.

Package and Benefits:

20 days holiday plus Bank Holidays (increasing with service)Salary sacrifice pension scheme (7.5% company contribution)Death in Service coverPerkbox (including Employee Assistance Programme)Online GP service via HealthHeroSpecsavers Eye Care SchemeWorkplace Nursery ProvisionSalary sacrifice tech benefit and Cycle to Work schemeLong service awards and annual performance awardsThis is an excellent opportunity to join a forward–thinking and supportive company. If you have the experience and skills outlined above, please get in touch today to discuss this role further.

WR Logistics are the recruitment partner for all vacancies in the logistics industry. We recruit UK wide for permanent and contract jobs.

WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Ad ID: 5416950057