Freightserve recruitment are looking for an Import Air Operator for a well-established Freight Forwarder based in the Colnbrook, Berkshire area.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Processes shipments Air /ocean/ Road
• Completing all relevant Import / Export paperwork, entering console data.
• Completing HM Customs paperwork depending on mode of transport.
• Completing HAWB's, MAWB's and IATA forms.
• Dealing with customer queries.
• Arranging collections and deliveries of freight with haulage companies.
• Providing Air /Road / Ocean quotations to customer.
• Negotiating ad hoc rates with suppliers.
• Invoicing shipments and keying off of supplier's invoices.
• May have responsibility for ensuring sufficient stationery is available for departmental needs Eq, airwaybills and ocean bills .
• Other duties as assigned by Manager/ Supervisor

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:-

• Experience of consolidations, HAWBs/MAWBs and IATA shipment procedures (essential);
• Customs procedures as well as Inward & Outward Processing Reliefs (essential);
• MS Office (WORD, OUTLOOK, EXCEL)
• Work on own initiative;
• Tactfully handle customers and their queries;
• Good communication skills essential
• Must be prepared to work shifts (including overtime as and when needed)
• Must be prepared to be on call/call out if there is a need to
• Able to work as a team

Working hours are Monday - Friday 9am - 5.30pm

As an agency we are fast becoming the number one Freight specialist in the UK. We have a fast growing reputation with most Freight related companies. Freightserve has been established since 1992 working within the Freight Forwarding and Shipping industry.