Land Freight Operator

Description

Our client in Manchester are seeking a Land Freight Operator to join the team on a permanent basis.

You will be working for a growing company that offers benefits such as 20 days holiday plus bank holidays, confidential EAP platform, access to Employee Discounts, private medical scheme (after 1 year of service), company pension contributions increase to 9% for the Group personal Pension Plan (after 1 year of service), independent financial advice and much more. Full job details listed below.

Duties will include:

Ensure all customers and clients are invoiced correctly and on timeEnsure all duties/VAT is charged correctlyComplete all import/export activities and documentation correctly and on time.Ensure all other operational activities are completed on time including preparing spot quotations, raise jobs, liaise with overseas offices/clients and raise delivery orders.Scrutinise all documentation for accuracy, authorise and pass for payment all invoices on time.Aid credit control with collection of overdue payments from suppliers and clientsCommunicate quotations to the line manager/sales team within two hours of receipt and ensure all quotations are recorded on the system in one format.Ensure all duties/VAT is charged correctly upon invoicing and collect any monies due in line with SOPs.Complete all import/export activities and documentation correctly and on time.Maintain excellent customer and inter–departmental relationships including assisting with client auditsEnsure all reports are generated by given deadlines.Maintain regular communication with sales teams reporting new sales leads and handover of shipments.Candidate requirements:

1 or more year's experience as a Land Freight Operator or in a similar role (with experience in road freight)Proven organisational skills and ability to manage many tasks or projects at the same timeAbility to prioritise own workload but also be able to work as part of a teamStrong communication skills, both written and verbalComputer literate including use of Word, Excel and Outlook Monday–Friday, 8:30am–5:30pm (1 hour lunch) 40 hours per week

26k–28k DOE

This is a fully office based position

Huntress does not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and complies with all relevant UK legislation. PLEASE NOTE! You should make yourself aware of how immigration laws apply to your situation before applying for any jobs. We are acting as a Recruitment Business in relation to this role.

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