All Vacancies

Vacancy: Import Customer Service Co-ordinator
County: Suffolk
Area: Ipswich
Salary: £15 - 18K
Details: Our client, one of the leading UK freight forwarders with offices around the globe is looking to recruit a Import Customer Services Co-ordinator to join their busy, friendly team. Candidates must have some shipping / freight experience, albeit only a year plus but candidates should be familiar with some of the terminology / processes. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to make their next career step within the industry and join a team that can offer them long-term career advancement. Key tasks for the role will be managing documentation flow; raising files on the in-house system; releasing cargo; completing Customs entries; arranging deliveries and providing excellent customer service to all clients, many of them leading retailers / brand names. Candidates should ideally have experience of using CNS & Destin8. Candidates must be team players; good communication skills and IT skills. Great opportunity!
Ref: FXTICSC0282
Type: Permanent

Vacancy: Marine Forwarding / Marine Sales Executives - vari
County: Hampshire
Area: Southampton
Salary: £excellent - DOE
Details: Our client, a leading global forwarder is looking to strengthen its specialist marine division due to continued expansion within this niche. Our client is keen to talk to experienced marine freight forwarders and marine sales executives who are looking to advance their career and join a well respected freight forwarder where they will be rewarded for their efforts. Candidates must have a marine forwarding background and have experience in shipping yachts around the globe; race logistics and / or marine spares. Candidates must have experience of dealing with out of gauge / project cargo; be confident negotiating rates with suppliers; have a proven ability to build relationships with clients; be happy attending boat shows and various marine events not only in the UK but worldwide. If you have previous marine forwarding or marine forwarding sales experience then our client would be very keen to talk to you. Confidentiality assured.
Ref: SOUMFS0281
Type: Permanent

Vacancy: Assistant Accountant
County: Suffolk
Area: Felxistowe
Salary: £Excellent
Details: Our client a leading global freight forwarder with offices across the globe is looking to recruit an Assistant Account to be based at their offices in Felixstowe. Reporting to the Financial Controller the successful candidate will be responsible for assisting with the day-to-day accounting and control procedures for he company; supporting balance sheet accounts; support the production of month end management accounts; account reconciliation; responsible for reporting VAT balances; assisting with year end accounts; managing petty cash accounting. candidates must have a good solid accounting background and ideally hold an accounting qualification or be working towards this. Candidates with experience within a shipping / forwarding environment would be of specific interest to our client. Great career opportunity with a competitive salary and exceptional benefits package being offered.
Ref: FXTAA0280
Type: Permanent

Vacancy: Chief Accountant
County: Suffolk
Area: Felixstowe
Salary: £Excellent plus Benefits
Details: Our client a leading global freight forwarder with offices across the globe is looking to recruit a Chief Accountant. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring accurate accounting and control procedures in accordance with company procedure. You will be responsible for all balance sheet accounts; reconciling VAT; production of management reports; preparing budgets; year end accounts; comping KPIs. This role will report to the Financial Controller and candidates MUST have either ACCA; ACA or CIMA qualification or similar. Excellent Salary and benefit package being offered. Ideally candidates will have an extensive accounting background from within a shipping / freight forwarding / logistics environment and understand the terminology involved.
Ref: FXTCA0279
Type: Permanent

Vacancy: Accounts Receivable / Payable Manager - 2 Roles
County: Suffolk
Area: Felixstowe
Salary: £Excellent plus Benefits
Details: Our client a leading global freight forwarder with offices across the globe is looking to recruit 2 senior accounting roles within their Accounts Division 1) Accounts Receivable Manager - The successful candidates will be responsible for managing the debt profile for our client and ensure procedures and processed are adhered to in line with corporate policy and to meet agreed objectives. Main responsibilities include; ensure timely invoicing of customers; manage debt profile within agreed credit terms; manage credit application process; preparing accounts; update systems & compile reports; monitor and agree KPIs; manage / supervise a team. 2) Accounts Payable Manager - The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the company lives up to it's financial obligations towards their suppliers whilst at the same time managing cash-flow. You will be responsible for ensuring a solid relationship with suppliers; ensure timely settlement of supplier invoices; ensure systems are maintained and working smoothly; reconcile accounts / statements; audits; produce management reports. This role has one reportee to supervisory skills a must. For both roles candidates must be able to demonstrate that they have the required experience and worked in a similar role in order to be considered. AR / AP experience coupled with experience of working within a shipping or logistics company would be advantageous. Excellent salary and benefits package.
Ref: FXTARAPM0278
Type: Permanent

Vacancy: Import Clerk
County: Essex
Area: Heathrow, Middlesex
Salary: £20-£25K
Details: Initially, this will be a temporary Import role working within a very busy special ops department of a Global group that provide bespoke end to end supply chain solutions. You will need to have extensive Import experience with the ability to think on your feet and have excellent communication skills. A permanent role maybe be available for the right person who can demonstrate the right attributes for this prestigious company.
Ref: LHRTIC0277
Type: Temporary

Vacancy: Sales Support Executive
County: Essex
Area: Heathrow, Middlesex
Salary: Dependent on Experience
Details: The purpose of this important role will be to offer support and assistance to the sales department of a progressive Global Logistics provider. You will need to have excellent customer service skills and have previous experience of a sales supporting role. This role can lead on to an external sales role for a dedicated individual who demonstrates the qualities, skills and determination to progress.

Ref: LHRSSE0276
Type: Permanent

Vacancy: Ocean Export Co-ordinator
County: Essex
Area: Heathrow, Middlesex
Salary: Circa £25k
Details: An opening has arisen for an experienced Ocean Export professional with a solid background in export although knowledge of imports would be a distinct advantage. You will need to have a complete understanding of operational requirements. This will a demanding but satisfying role with a progressive Global Logistics provider who pride themselves on their passion to deliver total customer satisfaction.
Ref: LHROEC0275
Type: Permanent

Vacancy: Commercial Development Manager - South
County: Suffolk
Area: Harwich / Southern Area
Salary: £DOE
Details: This is an excellent opportunity to join our client, a forward thinking logisticscompany. As part of their business development strategy they are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual with a strong emphasis on developing revenue from new clients, and expanding their added value business streams at the Southern Port of Mistley and its associated storage facilities near Harwich. Ideally with a background in shipping, freight forwarding, supply chain
Distribution or 3P logistics and with a proven track record in sales and business development. You will be primarily responsible for developing new accounts and also expanding their existing client portfolio. Salary package will reflect experience.
Ref: FXTCDM0274
Type: Permanent

Vacancy: Help Desk Analyst
County: Hampshire
Area: Nr Southampton
Salary: £Excellent - Neg
Details: Our client a leading IT / Software provider to the shipping & freight forwarding industry is looking to recruit an industry professional to join their Help Desk team. Candidates must have a strong freight forwarding or shipping line background and be a confident user of CNS Compass; Destin8 and CHIEF; along with a good understanding of Customs software / freight management packages such as Impatex; Datafreight or FCL. Candidates must have good IT skills and ideally be confident networking PCs; adding drivers; installing printers and know there way around a PC / Network, not just the basics. This role would suit someone with a passion for IT but who has a good understanding of the shipping industry but wish to advance their career out of but linked to the freight industry, Candidates must have excellent communication skills; be able to work under pressure; be analytical in their approach. Some out of hours work will be required when on call (shared). This is a great opportunity to join an expanding company; a great team and the possibility of real career progression.
Ref: SOUHDA0273
Type: Permanent

Vacancy: Air Import Supervisor
County: Essex
Area: Colnbrook
Salary: c£35K
Details: Our client a well established freight forwarder established for over 20 years is looking to recruit an Air Import Supervisor, who will be instrumental in assisting the company with their import growth they are planning for 2012. Candidates must have a solid import airfreight background; knowledge of the Far East & US markets; have excellent customer service skills; happy to make sales calls / attend customer visits as / when required; commercially minded and eager to develop new business opportunities; manage a small import team; have a good understanding / working knowledge of Customs entries and procedures, plus be pro-active and self motivated. This is a really exciting time to join our client during this time of growth. our client is offering a good salary along with real career progression opportunities
Ref: LHRAIS0272
Type: Permanent

Vacancy: NCP Trade Co-ordinator
County: Essex
Area: London
Salary: £23-£27k
Details: Our Client, a global leader in the shipping sector, have an opening at their EHQ in London. The NCP Trade Co-ordinator will respond to trade and vessel enquiries using the guidelines and strategies in place. You will be required to complete tender documents, maintain guidelines and databases. You will guide local offices towards strategic objectives. You will need to regularly prepare reports and be responsible for the development of booking quality in line with strategic objectives. You will need to be able to prioritise work, have effective communication with offices all over the world and other shipping companies on operational matters and you will already have at least 3 years shipping experience within a pricing environment, preferably at EHQ level
Ref: LONNTC0271
Type: Permanent

Vacancy: Export Operations Co-ordinator
County: Hampshire
Area: Eastleigh
Salary: £20 - 25K
Details: Our client a leading global shipping company / NVOCC is looking to recruit an experienced export co-ordinator to join their friendly, busy team at their offices based in Eastleigh. Candidates must have a good solid export background albeit from a shipping line or a freight forwarder. The successful candidate will be responsible for dealing with key clients; making bookings with lines; managing the documentation flow; tracking shipments and providing an excellent customer service to clients at all times. The successful candidate will also be responsible for rate negotiation and compiling quotes, so must be very commercially aware. Excellent opportunity to join this well respected and established company. Free parking.
Ref: SOUEOC0270
Type: Permanent

Vacancy: Sales / Business Development Executive
County: Hampshire
Area: Southampton - Covering South
Salary: Basic around £30K + Comm
Details: Our client a well established and expanding freight forwarder is looking to recruit an experienced forwarding professional to join their friendly team in the role of Sales Executive. The successful candidate will be responsible for following leads; developing new business through leads and contact; client visits; presentations and preparing quotations & tenders. This is an out and out sales role covering Southern England so candidates must wither have a proven sales background or be able to demonstrate a hunger to succeed in a field sales role within a competitive market. This is a great opportunity to join a company that is rapidly expanding and can offer career progression as it grows. Candidates must have a good solid forwarding background and ideally a proven sales record.
Ref: SOUSE0269
Type: Permanent

Vacancy: Inside Sales / Commercial Co-ordinator
County: Hampshire
Area: Southampton
Salary: £Neg
Details: Our client a well established freight forwarder based in Southampton is looking to recruit a commercially minded Inside Sales Co-ordinator to join their small sales team. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the field based sales executive by generating new business leads by:

*Tele-canvassing prospective customers from company database / leads
*Appointment making for the Sales Executive
*Promoting the company to existing & potential new clients
Database management
*Working to agreed targets and reporting on sales activity
*Sending out introduction emails; presentations & quotations

Candidates must have had some exposure to the shipping / freight / logistics industry as you will be selling the company's services to logistics & supply chain managers. Candidates must be confident and outgoing; have excellent communication skills and ideally have a commercial / sales background. The role will be mainly telephone based, so candidates must be confident hitting the phones from day 1 and not be put of by rejections. Great career progression for the right candidate to move into a more senior sales role. Free Parking, Monday to Friday 9-5 although flexible / part time hours MAY be an option.
Ref: SOUIS0268
Type: Permanent

Vacancy: Operations Co-ordinator
County: Essex
Area: West Drayton, Middlesex
Salary: £20-£24K
Details: An opening has arisen within the busy Import department of a Global Logistics organisation for an experienced Operations Co-ordinator. You will need to have extensive knowledge of all import procedures for both Air and Sea freight. You will need to be able to work well under pressure and keep a cool head. Effective organisational and excellent communication skills are a prerequisite. Contact us for more information or to apply.
Ref: LHROCI0267
Type: Permanent

Vacancy: Trainee Shipping Co-ordinator
County: Hampshire
Area: Hedge End
Salary: £12 - 15K
Details: Our client, a leading specialist shipping & logistics company is looking to recruit a Trainee Shipping Co-ordinator to join their friendly import team. Candidates will be provided with full training on arranging worldwide shipments; handling and co-ordinating shipping documentation; speaking to shipping lines and overseas agents; dealing with clients and arranging deliveries, along with ensuring all HM Revenue & Customs procedures are adhered to. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a global shipping company which will prevent excellent career opportunities within an exciting; challenging and fast paced industry. Great working environment; good benefits including Pension and Health Care, plus free parking.
Ref: SOUTIC0266
Type: Permanent

Vacancy: Ocean Pricing Co-ordinator
County: Hampshire
Area: Southampton
Salary: £Excellent plus Benefits
Details: Our client a leading global freight forwarder is looking to recruit an Ocean Pricing Co-ordinator to join their busy Southampton office and to work within their commercial team. The main purpose of the role is to provide commercial support to the sales team, in particular to maintain pricing information; provide quotations to clients and internal customers. The role will also involve handling the tender responses (RFI / RFQ). The position will require a broad spectrum of relationships, both external and internal; the primary relationship being client focused. As well as quotations you will be responsible for logging all quoted; produce reports for management showing success rate and reason for not obtaining business; stat reports; providing leads to sales teams; develop new business; enhance existing client relationships and manage client databases. Candidates must have previous shipping / forwarding / import / export experience and be commercially minded; good IT skills and customer focussed. Good basic salary; pension & Health Care. Great career opportunity.
Ref: SOUOPC0265
Type: Permanent

Vacancy: Logistics Executive
County: Essex
Area: Tilbury, Essex
Salary: £19-£25K depending on experience/ability
Details: Our client, a rapidly growing freight forwarding company, is now seeking a go-ahead and disciplined individual, with a desire to succeed, to work as an integral part of their operations department. The role requires an extensive knowledge of forwarding procedures ( predominantly for imports) involving the use of CNS, Destin8 and all relevant ancillary programs. Experience of Datafreight ( managed by LSI Sigma Ltd) would be a great advantage as this is their operational software program.
The successful candidate will be reliable, punctual, and have a complete understanding of all forwarding operational activities such as file creation, charging/ invoicing, b/l release, issuance of booking and shipping instructions, arranging collections/deliveries ( both fcl/fcl and lcl/lcl), and be able to liaise successfully with agents/ hauliers / shipping lines / customers.
The role demands excellent mathematics skills and a good command of English ( both spoken and written)
Excellent work presentation, spelling and grammar is essential.

This role requires someone who is keen to serve existing customers at the same time as developing their support for the company and passing on development potential information to the sales and development department in order to push the company forward in the current challenging economic climate and achieve further growth. You will also have an eye to achieve additional revenue/profit when opportunities present themselves

You will have a good telephone manner; be I. T. literate with a good knowledge of Word, Excel and Outlook ; be able to work well as part of a small team and be prepared to help out where necessary undertaking other office duties of a forwarding/admin. nature.

This is an excellent opportunity with an exciting career path ahead for the right person.

Ref: ESSLE0264
Type: Permanent

Vacancy: Tender Management/Sales Support
County: Essex
Area: Feltham, Middlesex
Salary: £20-£25K DOE
Details: Our client is one of the world's leading providers of supply chain solutions. An opportunity has arisen for someone with a freight forwarding background with the ability to do quotations, tenders and RFQ's for all freight modes. Ideally with a operational and commercial experience.

Reporting to the Marketing & Sales Manager the key responsibilities will be:

Tender pricing - Global /regional - analyse tender requirements, liaise with procurement/logistics, quote/submit pricing.

Tender pricing - clients - analyse tender requirements, create internal template/tender fact sheet, liaise with procurement, co-ordinate with various tender teams, quote/submit pricing.

Tender - RFI - analyse tender requirements, liaise with various departments for information, co-ordinate RFI submission and assigned sales responsible.

Maintaining pricing for global and regional key accounts

Liaising with Air/Ocean procurement for pricing

Quoting overseas offices inquiries

Maintain tender data profiling and records, including the update of bidlog and completed tenders.

Deliver individual and departmental KPI’s

Having previous experience working at this level or similar and with experience in Air, Ocean & Road Freight, you will be extremely customer focused.

Please contact us for more information or email us your CV and covering letter.

This role requires fluency in English (spoken & written). A second language would help when dealing with overseas offices.
Ref: LHRTMSS0263
Type: Permanent

Vacancy: Import Co-ordinator
County: Hampshire
Area: Southampton
Salary: £18K
Details: Our client is one of the leading freight forwarder's in the UK is looking to recruit an Import Clerk for their ever expanding Southampton office. Candidates must have had some exposure to the shipping industry; albeit liner; logistics; forwarding or transport and be looking to make their next move within the industry where they will get the opportunity to expand their import knowledge and to further their career. In this particular role the successful candidate will be responsible for working within a team that manages a specific large corporate retail account (a very well known brand) and you will be responsible for managing documentation flow; tracking consignments; learn Customs entries; arrange transport and compile shipping reports. This is a role that will present a challenge and will be varied. Candidates must be analytical; good attention to detail and have good IT skills. This is a great chance to join a well respected forwarder within a great working environment and friendly team.
Ref: SOUIF0262
Type: Permanent

Vacancy: Freight Sales Executive
County: Other
Area: Birmingham
Salary: Dependent on Experience
Details: Our long established client is now set to further enhance its presence and to make the company even more of a force to be reckoned with within International Freight Forwarding and as such is looking for an experienced freight sales executive to be based at their Birmingham office to cover the Midlands and North.


The successful candidate will be required to secure new accounts for our worldwide freight services with a special bias toward European road freight services, export, import, groupage, express and full trailer loads.

A minimum of 3 years experience in freight sales is required with a proven track record of success. Preferably with previous operational background, although it is not essential.

The successful candidate will be required to generate own sales leads and work from sales leads sent from partners. Will also be required to cold call. A minimum of 10 sales visits per week to new / prospective accounts in addition to courtesy calls to already self-secured accounts. Some overseas travel may be required.

The package will include:
Attractive salary depending on experience.
Bonus scheme for over target sales.
Company car.

Ref: BIRFSE0263
Type: Permanent

Vacancy: Freight Sales Executive
County: Essex
Area: Rainham, Essex
Salary: Dependent on Experience
Details: Our long established client is now set to further enhance its presence and to make the company even more of a force to be reckoned with within International Freight Forwarding and as such is looking for an experienced freight sales executive to be based at their head office in Rainham to cover the south of England.


The successful candidate will be required to secure new accounts for our worldwide freight services with a special bias toward European road freight services, export, import, groupage, express and full trailer loads.

A minimum of 3 years experience in freight sales is required with a proven track record of success. Preferably with previous operational background, although it is not essential.

The successful candidate will be required to generate own sales leads and work from sales leads sent from partners. Will also be required to cold call. A minimum of 10 sales visits per week to new / prospective accounts in addition to courtesy calls to already self-secured accounts. Some overseas travel may be required.

The package will include:
Attractive salary depending on experience.
Bonus scheme for over target sales.
Company car.



Ref: ESSFSE0262
Type: Permanent

Vacancy: Operations Assistant
County: Essex
Area: London
Salary: £22-£28K DOE
Details: An opening has arisen within a Major Line for an Operations Assistant to look after operational running of a Transatlantic Service which includes Haz cargo applications and to assist with terminal contract issues in European and Mediterranean area and also Marine services contracts. Auditing of costs in relation to terminal and marine contracts and some checking of Suez Canal transit costs etc.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, main duties will include:

Look after and control Transatlantic Service operation, this includes handling IMO/OOG applications, issuing schedules, liaising with company offices and internal depts. (No vessel planning required)
Terminal back up, providing support to manager for terminal contract negotiation/analysis
Handle admin and problem solving for inhouse systems used to process terminal Invoices
Completing various reports covering management meetings, cost performance control & analysis.
Marine services, provide support to manager for marine services negotiation/analysis
To provide auditing service for Invoices initially paid by Line agents who are non Line companies, types of Invoices mainly THC and some port calling costs, but would also include Suez canal transit.

The successful candidate will have:

Minimum 3 years experience in container industry for marine operations and/or terminal operations, experience in negotiation/contract field

Excellent pc skills

Cost analyzing skills

Experience of report writing

Competent written and oral communication

Flexibility to travel within Europe

A valid EU work permit or right to work within the UK

If you have the relevant background please apply before
24th January 2012.

Ref: LONOA0261
Type: Permanent

Vacancy: Customer Service Executive
County: Other
Area: Bristol
Salary: TBA
Details: The role of Customer Service Executive will require someone who has at least 3-4 years multi modal experience which has predominantly been in Ocean Imports. General Duties will include: To serve clients professionally and efficiently; To liaise with all key operational parties including vendors, other offices & involved stakeholders; To actively contribute to and support all sales/commercial activities; To process operational and commercial documentation in accordance with established procedures and standards; To apply all defined Credit Control rules & processes; To understand the file accrual / provisioning process; To undertake all tasks & functions in accordance with Company Policies, Practices and Standards.
Specific Duties will include: Sales invoices raised in an accurate and timely fashion; Supplier purchase invoices received sent to Hub & Vendors directed; Maximise file contribution to Company with constant focus on meeting the required service level at the lowest possible cost; Maintain all file & records (manual or otherwise) in an orderly manner, making sure all aspects of any working procedures and Company internal requirements are achieved; Constantly review vendor working processes and seek improved service levels; Produce reports and statistics as required; Assist the sales team with quotations and client/product knowledge; To assist the Field Sales Executives as required and perform other sales related tasks as requested by the Branch Manager; Develop and maintain the Standard Operating Procedures or Internal Operating Procedures as required.
Other Duties will include: To attend client/other meetings as required; To participate in Company work groups or project teams; To make sure that the Team Leader / Operations Manager is aware of your training needs; Other ad hoc tasks as requested. Excellent salary and benefits will be offered to the right candidate.
Ref: BSLCSE0260
Type: Permanent

Vacancy: Business Development / Sales Manager
County: Essex
Area: London / LHR / Anywhere UK based
Salary: £Excellent + Comm + Excellent Bens
Details: Our client is of the world’s leading providers of freight forwarding and supply chain management services with more than 270 offices all over the world and a staff of 10,500 highly trained logistics professionals moving a volume of over 2.5 million TEUs and over 60,000 tonnes of air freight annually. They also boast a large number of global brands as clients and has an aggressive business expansion plan for the next 5 years is looking to recruit an experienced multimodal Business Development Manager. Our client is looking to employ a professional industry BDM who is at the top of their game in securing medium to large corporate sales wins, managing the complete sales pipeline from initial research /mapping to analysing supply chains; spotting inefficiencies; identifying ways of optimising the chain & reducing costs; designing a solution; compiling rates / cost analysis & presentation, through to implementation. Candidates must be able to prove that they can excel at dealing with SC Directors of leading major companies albeit retail; manufacturing or any other industry. You will have a proven background in bringing on board major VIP clients, managing the process from start to finish. This role will report directly to the Strategic Sales Manager & CCO and offers an excellent basic; commission structure; car allowance; pension and health care. All applications treated in the strictest of confidence.
Ref: LONBDM0259
Type: Permanent

Vacancy: Sales Executive
County: Suffolk
Area: Bury St Edmonds / Ipswich
Salary: c£25K + uncapped Comm for life of business + Car A
Details: A leading multimodal freight forwarder is looking to expand its sales team & looking to recruit an experienced Field Sales Executive. Candidates must have a solid background in field sales, selling multimodal freight forwarding services. You will be responsible for securing new business; develop and retaining existing business relationships; selling supply chain solutions and handling various sized accounts. You will report directly to the Branch Manager and be responsible for building business in Suffolk; Cambridgeshire & Norfolk initially. Candidates should have a proven sales background within a logistics / freight company, and have determination and drive to excel in this role. This is a truly excellent opportunity to join a well respected company. This company offers and excellent basic salary; uncapped commission for the life of the business and generous car allowance.
Ref: FXTSE0258
Type: Permanent

Vacancy: Project Forwarding Supervisor
County: Essex
Area: Feltham, Middlesex
Salary: £30-£40K DOE
Details: A unique opportunity to use existing International Forwarding knowledge to reach the next level and being involved in International Project Freight Forwarding. Being an integrated part and becoming a key personal within our project department - being involved with UK & global clients and company offices around the world. Shipping project
related cargo from / to UK and across the globe including cross trades. Being involved in all operational and commercial
aspects of air / sea / break bulk – small, big & large items including out of gauge and heavy lifts. Learning long term all aspects of International Project Freight Forwarding, involving multimodal and global destinations, operational and commercial awareness and responsibility.

Responsibilities will include Coordination, expediting, operation and management of all types of International Project Forwarding shipments to global destinations and across the world, including handling of all kinds of cargoes /commodities of all sizes and transport modes – including but not limited to:

• Handling, coordination and operation of individual shipments
(Air & Sea & Breakbulk) from / to the UK and Cross Trades
• Obtaining freight rates and preparation of freight calculations
and quotations
• Working with Project Manager on project inquiries & RFQ’s
• Freight negotiations and bookings
• File handling incl. cost control
• Coordination and communication with clients and
subcontractors/carriers/other company offices on daily basis
• Bill of Lading, AWB, Letter of Credit and Export & Import
Customs Clearance
• PO Expediting with vendors and administration of Client PO’s
• Update Tracking & Tracing System
• Preparation of Shipping Documents and Certificate of Origin

The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years experience in International Freight Forwarding wit a minimum of 7 years in seafreight. Out of gauge and commercial experience is required. Any experience in project Freight Forwarding would be a distinct advantage.

Exceptional IT, communication, organization and overall forwarding management skills are required. Good negotiation and operational skills are necessary. You will need to be stress resistant.

Excellent benefits including Private Health Insurance and Private Pension Contributions after 1 Years service.

A company mobile phone will be provided for this role.

For more information, please contact us.


Ref: LHRPFS0257
Type: Permanent

Vacancy: Sea & Air Forwarding Clerk
County: Essex
Area: Feltham, Middlesex
Salary: £22-£28K DOE
Details: Our client, established over 80 years, are looking for a dynamic, pro-active, intelligent, career minded international forwarder who is willing to learn new aspects, gain more experience through all departments. This is a unique opportunity to learn all aspects of International Freight Forwarding, involving multimodal transportation, destinations, operational awareness and responsibility. This will be achieved over a 2 year period covering all departments, sea, air, key accounts and projects.

The ideal candidate will already have a minimum of 5 years experience in international forwarding, preferably already with seafreight experience.

Responsibilities will include coordinating, expediting, operation and management of all forwarding including:

• Handling and coordination of individual shipments (Air & Sea
& Breakbulk) from / to the UK and Cross Trades
• Preparation of freight calculations and quotations
• Freight negotiations and bookings
• File handling incl. cost control
• Coordination and communication with clients and
subcontractors/carriers on daily basis
• Consolidation of cargoes (Air & Sea)
• Bill of Lading, AWB, Letter of Credit etc.
• Export & Import Customs Clearance
• Dealing with Import VAT & Duty on goods value / Use of
Deferment Account
• Dangerous Goods
• PO Expediting with vendors on regular basis
• Administration of our clients PO’s
• Update Tracking & Tracing System
• Preparation of Shipping Documents

This role will require excellent communication & organizational skills, solid IT knowledge with a high sense of responsibility.

For more information, please contact us.

Ref: LHRSAFC0256
Type: Permanent

Vacancy: Trainee / Import Co-ordinator
County: Hampshire
Area: Southampton
Salary: £12 - 15K DOE
Details: Our client is one of the leading freight forwarder's in the UK is looking to recruit an Import Clerk for their ever expanding Southampton office. Candidates should ideally have had some exposure to the shipping industry; but our client is happy to take on a trainee who is keen; confident and enthusiastic to start a career within the shipping / logistics industry. The successful candidate will be trained in arranging shipments into the UK from Far East / US; Customs clearance procedures; shipping documentation & arranging deliveries. Our client boasts many well known brands as customers including many major retailers. This is a great opportunity for someone to start a career within the industry and to progress with a forward thinking company. Candidates must have excellent communication / customer services skills and be IT literate. Hours Mon - Fri 9-5.30; benefits include free parking; pension and paid overtime.
Ref: SOUTIC0226
Type: Permanent

Vacancy: Senior Customs Compliance Co-ordinator
County: Suffolk
Area: Ipswich
Salary: c£24K
Details: Our client, a leading UK freight forwarder specialising in providing supply chain solutions to the retail industry, who can boast many major brands as clients is looking to recruit an experience import Customs professional to join their import team in the role of Customs Compliance Co-ordinator. The successful candidate will be responsible for completing Customs clearances for a number of key accounts, to include Home Use; CFSP; Warehousing and Bonded Entries; Duty Management; Classifying goods using the HMR&C Tariff; liaise with Customs & various authorities; ensure 100% compliance; manage Post Clearance; visit clients to discuss any Customs matters and various other aspects of freight forwarding. Candidates MUST have import Customs entry experience ideally using Datafreight & Ricardo. CNS, Destin8 and CHIEF experience also a must. Excellent opportunity to join this well respected freight forwarder. Free parking & good benefits, plus career progression opportunity.
Ref: FXTSCCC0225
Type: Permanent

Vacancy: Senior Import Forwarder
County: Hampshire
Area: Southampton
Salary: c£24 - 26K
Details: Our client, a well established privately owned medium sized freight forwarder based in central Southampton is looking to recruit an experienced Import Forwarder to join their busy import team. Candidates should have a good solid import background and be confident arranging shipments from origin to destination, mostly by sea but multimodal experience would be advantageous. Candidates must be confident completing Customs entries using various CPCs including home Use; IPR & CFSP; along with classifying goods to their correct commodity code. You must be confident arranging UK transport and negotiating rates with various suppliers and compiling quotations for clients ensuring maximum profitability. This is an excellent opportunity to progress your career. Friendly & modern working environment plus free parking.
Ref: SOUSIF0224
Type: Permanent

Vacancy: Branch Manager
County: Other
Area: Manchester
Salary: £40-50K
Details: Our client, a leading global freight forwarder is looking to recruit an experienced Branch Manager to head up their Manchester office due to internal promotion. Reporting to the Directors you will be responsible for staff management; retention & growth of existing and prospective client base; develop strategic plan for the branch; provide leadership & management for the branch and monitor performance and customer service levels. Candidates must have solid freight forwarding experience, with the ability to demonstrate strong man management skills. Candidates need to be confident; commercially minded and be good at building relationships with both colleagues and clients. Excellent benefits package with this global company.
Ref: MANBM0223
Type: Permanent

Vacancy: Branch Manager
County: Suffolk
Area: Felixstowe
Salary: £40 - 50K DOE
Details: Our client, a leading global freight forwarder is looking to recruit an experienced Branch Manager to head up their Felixstowe office due to internal promotion. Reporting to the Directors you will be responsible for staff management; retention & growth of existing and prospective client base; develop strategic plan for the branch; provide leadership & management for the branch and monitor performance and customer service levels. Candidates must have solid freight forwarding experience, with the ability to demonstrate strong man management skills. Candidates need to be confident; commercially minded and be good at building relationships with both colleagues and clients. Excellent benefits package with this global company.
Ref: FXTBM0222
Type: Permanent

Vacancy: Operations Director
County: Essex
Area: West London
Salary: Up to £60K DOE
Details: Our client, a well established supply chain solution company which has sales and operations locations in New York, London, Paris and Hong Kong, annual revenues of over $40m, and employs over 60 staff members is looking to recruit an Operations Director. The individual will be a key member of the leadership team. He/she will lead the local Account Management teams, and work in conjunction with Sales and FC&A teams to ensure that operational efficiency, customer service excellence and best-in-class purchasing practices are defined, reported, maintained and subject to continuous improvement and will report directly to the CEO. Responsibilities; To evangelize the Company's vision with regards to people, quality, customer service and operational excellence; To drive, monitor and improve customer satisfaction; To develop and manage business alliances with existing customers, and cross-sell
products, to deliver sustainable revenue growth through Account Management and to develop, implement and monitor innovative process improvements to significantly boost efficiency, accuracy, reliability, and business growth. Great opportunity to be art of this rapidly expanding company at senior management level. Our client only wished to consider applications from candidates who reside local / easy commute to London.
Ref: LONOD0221
Type: Permanent

Vacancy: European Road Freight Supervisor
County: Suffolk
Area: Felixstowe
Salary: £25K
Details: Our client a well established Felixstowe freight forwarder is looking to recruit an experienced European freight forwarder to supervise the European team. Candidates must be confident in all aspects of the forwarding process from initial quotation; arranging shipments / routing vehicles through to final delivery. Candidates must have excellent customer service and people skills and be confident managing the day to day running / work flow of a small team. Great opportunity for the right candidate. Free parking.
Ref: FXTERFS0220
Type: Permanent

Vacancy: Export Documentation Clerk
County: Other
Area: Birmingham
Salary: £18-22K
Details: An opportunity has arisen with a Logistics company with a reputation for excellent customer service. The role of Export Documentation Clerk will require someone with experience of B/L, Waybills, telex releases, Vessel Certificates, LC's, Certificates of Origin, ATR, EUR1, T2l's, Export Customs Entries, creating/submitting Pre-Alerts/Pre-advices.
The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, will have strong commercial awareness, will be confident and have a determined approach with a high degree of self-motivation and drive. They will also need the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Excellent organization and problem solving skills would be advantageous, as would the ability to prioritize and successfully manage deadlines. Excellent attention to detail and general accuracy are essential. Reporting to the Export Manager, duties will include: meeting customer requirements; listening to customer problems and presenting the appropriate solutions; maintaining and developing relationships with existing customers via telephone calls and emails, occasionally in person; negotiating on price and costs; advising on product/service developments and discussing special promotions; recording and reviewing KPI data with the Export manager; reviewing your own performance, aiming to meet or exceed targets; gaining a clear understanding of customer's businesses and requirements; making accurate, rapid cost calculations; attending team meetings and sharing best practice with colleagues; preparing documents that comply with guidelines set forth by the exporter and in accordance with UK export regulations, company policy and any relevant legislation both at origin or destination; consignment full monitoring; documentation administration. Contact us for more details.
Ref: BIREDC0219
Type: Permanent

Vacancy: Terminal Operations Analyst / Export Co-ordinator
County: Hampshire
Area: Southampton
Salary: £19 - £23K
Details: Our client, a leading global shipping line is looking to recruit a Terminal Operations Analyst to join its busy, friendly team at its Southampton Port office. The main functionality of this position is to manage the daily flow of export containers through the Port ensuring they are successfully shipped onboard vessels; liaise with other offices to manage shipments; compiling reports; arrange transhipments; liaise with SCT; manage paperwork such as manifests and DG notes. There will also be a small element of ships agency work, so the flexibility to attend ships out of office hours / weekends is a must. Candidates should posses excellent communication skills; be a team player; have a clean driving licence and be confident using various IT packages including MS Office. Benefits include; free car parking; health insurance; pension and gym membership just to name a few.
Ref: SOUTOA0218
Type: Permanent

Vacancy: Freight Forwarding Manager
County: Hampshire
Area: Hedge End
Salary: c£25K
Details: Our client a well established supply chain solution / logistics provider is looking to recruit an experienced freight forwarder to manage & build their forwarding department (currently 1 direct report) to compliment their existing 3rd Party Logistics services. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing both operational and administrative hands on management of all freight forwarding activities; train a new team member who has recently joined the forwarding department; manage the day to day forwarding activities; manage key accounts; look to expand and promote the company's freight forwarding services; manage the Customs entry process and all other forwarding activities; quoting clients and negotiating rates with suppliers ensuring that maximum profit is achieved. This is a great opportunity to join a well respected major player that boasts a number of high street brands as clients. You will be given the opportunity to grow with the forwarding department and at the same time progress within the company building and managing a team. Free parking.
Ref: SOUFFM0217
Type: Permanent

Vacancy: Inside Sales / Customer Services Executive
County: Suffolk
Area: Felixstowe
Salary: £DOE - Neg
Details: Our client, an award winning freight forwarder which prides itself on innovation and customer service excellence is looking to recruit an experienced Inside Sales / Customer Service Executive to join its expanding team in Felixstowe. The successful candidate will possess experience in shipping and logistics, either within a Shipping Line, or the Freight Forwarding sector, and will be used to delivering a highly responsive and personalised service to Key Accounts, and able to develop new business opportunities by “inside sales” and occasional “external sales calls”. Great opportunity for the right, commercially minded candidate.
Ref: FXTISCS0216
Type: Permanent

Vacancy: Customer Service Executive
County: Other
Area: Birmingham
Salary: D.O.E
Details: The role of Customer Service Executive will require someone who is Import Ocean orientated. General Duties will include: To serve clients professionally and efficiently; To liaise with all key operational parties including vendors, other offices & involved stakeholders; To actively contribute to and support all sales/commercial activities; To process operational and commercial documentation in accordance with established procedures and standards; To apply all defined Credit Control rules & processes; To understand the file accrual / provisioning process; To undertake all tasks & functions in accordance with Company Policies, Practices and Standards.
Specific Duties will include: Sales invoices raised in an accurate and timely fashion; Supplier purchase invoices received sent to Hub & Vendors directed; Maximise file contribution to Company with constant focus on meeting the required service level at the lowest possible cost; Maintain all file & records (manual or otherwise) in an orderly manner, making sure all aspects of any working procedures and Company internal requirements are achieved; Constantly review vendor working processes and seek improved service levels; Produce reports and statistics as required; Assist the sales team with quotations and client/product knowledge; To assist the Field Sales Executives as required and perform other sales related tasks as requested by the Branch Manager; Develop and maintain the Standard Operating Procedures or Internal Operating Procedures as required.
Other Duties will include: To attend client/other meetings as required; To participate in Company work groups or project teams; To make sure that the Team Leader / Operations Manager is aware of your training needs; Other ad hoc tasks as requested. Excellent salary and benefits will be offered to the right candidate.
Ref: BIRCSE0215
Type: Permanent

Vacancy: Customer Service Executive
County: Essex
Area: Heathrow
Salary: D.O.E
Details: The role of Customer Service Executive will require someone with both Airfreight and Ocean experience for full cross functionality.
General Duties will include: To serve clients professionally and efficiently; To liaise with all key operational parties including vendors, other offices & involved stakeholders; To actively contribute to and support all sales/commercial activities; To process operational and commercial documentation in accordance with established procedures and standards; To apply all defined Credit Control rules & processes; To understand the file accrual / provisioning process; To undertake all tasks & functions in accordance with Company Policies, Practices and Standards.
Specific Duties will include: Sales invoices raised in an accurate and timely fashion; Supplier purchase invoices received sent to Hub & Vendors directed; Maximise file contribution to Company with constant focus on meeting the required service level at the lowest possible cost; Maintain all file & records (manual or otherwise) in an orderly manner, making sure all aspects of any working procedures and Company internal requirements are achieved; Constantly review vendor working processes and seek improved service levels; Produce reports and statistics as required; Assist the sales team with quotations and client/product knowledge; To assist the Field Sales Executives as required and perform other sales related tasks as requested by the Branch Manager; Develop and maintain the Standard Operating Procedures or Internal Operating Procedures as required.
Other Duties will include: To attend client/other meetings as required; To participate in Company work groups or project teams; To make sure that the Team Leader / Operations Manager is aware of your training needs; Other ad hoc tasks as requested. Aviation Security will be required. There may be a requirement for the role to be outside the normal Monday to Friday working pattern i.e Wednesday to Sunday so a willingness to adapt to this will be required. Excellent salary and benefits will be offered to the right candidate.
Ref: LHRCSE0214
Type: Permanent

Vacancy: Logistics Project Manager
County: Hampshire
Area: Basingstoke
Salary: £35-42k
Details: The role is based at our clients offices in Basingstoke
but will require regular travel to our various manufacturing sites e.g. Poland & France and also various Warehouses based all over Europe and perhaps occasional travel further abroad - average might be 1 week away from home per month - will vary - might be more during initial induction period. The role will have one direct report initially - Logistics Operations Coordinator, might increase to more direct reports as the company/departments evolve/change.
The ideal candidate must have excellent communication skills and proven experience in coordinating with various departments: Material Planning and Control, IT, Operations Planning, Warehouses etc. Must be able to arrange and lead cross functional projects. Able to audit processes and identify weaknesses. Proven experience in liaising/auditing/managing warehouses processes.
Must have a logistics qualification and a sound understanding in Logistics, including import, export requirements and Incoterms. Must be able to calculate holding costs, operations costs and packaging loops. Also be a competent writer of customer's communications. Experience with BPCS (MRP Systems), EDI, and Barcode labelling would be a huge advantage. You will need to be fluent in English and German and preferably at least one other European language.
Experience/knowledge of automotive/air-conditioning industry would be a distinct advantage. You will need to be a Member of Institute of Logistics or equivalent. There is an excellent salary/benefits package for the right candidate.
Ref: SOULPM0213
Type: Permanent

Vacancy: Export Documentation/Import Clerk
County: Essex
Area: Essex
Salary: £17-20K
Details: The position is predominantly an export role, however the successful candidate will be required to handle the companies import shipments. Although knowledge of imports would be advantage, training will be provided if necessary.
Key Duties and Responsibilities: Submitting NES entries; Completing and issuing bills of lading; Import clearances through CNS and Destin8; Import releases and booking of transport.
Desired Skills & Experience
•Knowledge of seafreight forwarding &/or shipping.
•Knowledge of export and customs documentation ( import procedures an advantage )
•Self motivated and the ability to work under pressure and to deadlines.
•Must enjoy working as part of a small team.
•Ability to multi task.
•Excellent telephone manner and oral communication skills.

Full training will be provided on all other export and import matters in line with the job specification of the position.

Ref: ESSEDC0212
Type: Permanent

Vacancy: Documentation Administrator
County: Suffolk
Area: Ipswich
Salary: £15 - 18K
Details: Our client, an established freight forwarder with offices around the UK is looking to recruit a Shipping Documentation Administrator to join their friendly team at their Ipswich office. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the correct export documentation is produced to allow cargo to be shipped to its destination and chase shipping companies for the details required to issue the bill of lading – name of the shipping company; flag of nationality; shipper's name; order and notify party; description of goods; gross/net/tare weight; and freight rate/measurements and weight of goods/total freight Ideally candidates should have had an insight into shipping albeit with a line or a forwarder; have good communication skills; team player; excellent IT skills; confident telephone manner and a good attention to detail. Great opportunity for the right candidate to develop a career within the company.
Ref: FXTDA0211
Type: Permanent

Vacancy: Ocean Freight Import Operator
County: Suffolk
Area: Felixstowe
Salary: £17 - 20K
Details: Our client, a leading global freight forwarder is looking to recruit an experienced import operator to join their busy import team based at their offices in Felixstowe. You will be responsible for managing the whole import process for a number of large key accounts, so excellent customer service skills is an absolute must, plus you will be responsible for liaison/co-ordination with origin offices, monitoring of cargo movement pre-arrival, handling the complete arrival process, payment of charges, customs clearance, and final delivery arrangements. Candidates must be commercially aware ensuring maximum profits are achieved. Excellent opportunity for the right candidate.
Ref: FXTOFIO0210
Type: Permanent

Vacancy: Project Freight Forwarder
County: Suffolk
Area: Colchester
Salary: £DOE - Neg
Details: Our client a well respected name in freight forwarding is looking to recruit an experienced project forwarder to join its ever expanding team. Candidates must have experience of co-ordinating out of gauge shipments and abnormal loads, ideally by air, road and sea(import & export). This is is a senior role and candidates should have a solid forwarding background and be confident in quoting clients; negotiating rates and ensuring maximum margin is obtained. This is a hands on roll so as well as combing both operational & commercial responsibility you will also be requested to visit customers sites in order to survey cargo. This is a great opportunity to join this well established company & to grow your career with them. Excellent salary being offered.
Ref: FXTPFF0208
Type: Permanent

Vacancy: Vessel Operator
County: Essex
Area: London
Salary: D.O.E
Details: Shipping Company in Central London, leader in the transportation of vehicles, containers and project cargo is looking for a vessels operator.
The ideal candidate should have a good overall shipping knowledge and some experience in ship's operations.
Previous experience in RoRo operations and/or seagoing experience would be preferential.
The job is office based with occasional trips to visit our ships/terminals.
Responsibilities: follow up of vessel's operations/ activities, vessels schedules and implementation of company procedures in coordination with our ship's agents,
stowage planners, ship's command and other Line's Departments.

Ref: LONVO0207
Type: Permanent

Vacancy: Business Development Manager (Spain)
County: Other
Area: Valencia, Spain
Salary: €24-32k plus incentives
Details: An opportunity to join a prestigious organisation with over 75 offices in 30 countries with an annual turnover in excess of USD 2 billion, handling over 1.3 million TEU's by sea and 100,000 tonnes by air. They are looking for a Business Development Manager, based in Spain, to help with their vision of growth. Ideally you will have at least 10 years logistics experience and will be fluent in English and Spanish. You will already be located in Spain.
Ref: VALBDM0206
Type: Permanent

Vacancy: Operational Account Handler
County: Essex
Area: Southall
Salary: £20-25k
Details: A vacancy has arisen for an Operational Account Handler.
The purpose of this role is to provide operational support to the business and handle accounts with a view to both maintain and develop. Operational support will entail setting up shipment data and preparing manifests / AWB’s. Account handling will entail receiving customers daily orders and ensuring these are processed – ensuring all services are invoiced to clients - working with customers with a view to develop additional business. Working in a small team – flexibility is required. Previous knowledge of logistics is desirable. Previous knowledge of the Publishing and Media sector is desirable.
Key Activities will include: Ensure all operational documentation is produced in line with shipment deadlines; Ensure all customer orders are processed; Ensure all services are billed to customers; Work with customer services to ensure all issues are addressed; Develop additional business with accounts handled; Work closely with all areas of the operation; Ensure H&S policy is adhered to at all times; Ensure DfT security is adhered to.
The Operational Account Handler will also be responsible for the following: Providing cover to operations and admin as required; Working closely with Customer Services to ensure queries are dealt with quickly and effectively; Ensure all data is recorded accurately in IT systems; Ensure all client invoicing is accurate; Flexibly working pattern to meet business needs.
The candidate should have: Full driving license; FLT license; Good IT knowledge including the use of Windows, Word, Excel, is required; Ability to communicate well at all levels

Ref: LHROAH0205
Type: Permanent

Vacancy: Night Operation Supervisor
County: Essex
Area: Purfleet
Salary: £26-32K
Details: A vacancy has arisen for a Night Operation Supervisor.
The purpose of this role is to supervise a night packing operation that handles newspapers and magazines. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record of operations with a proven ability to supervise a small team. The selected person will work with and supervise both our small admin team and a 3rd party packing company. Previous knowledge of logistics is highly desirable. Previous knowledge of the Publishing and Media sector is desirable. The Night Operation Supervisor will also be responsible for the following: Ensuring accuracy of packing; Working closely with Customer Services to ensure queries are dealt with quickly and effectively; Monitor and measure KPI information; Organise vehicle despatches; Ensure vehicle departure deadlines are met; Work closely with day time operational teams; Will work with a bespoke software application; Flexibly working pattern to meet business needs.
The candidate should have: Full driving license; FLT license; Good IT knowledge including the use of Windows, Word, Excel; Ability to communicate well at all levels

Ref: ESSNOS0204
Type: Permanent

Vacancy: Customs Clearance Co-ordinator - 12 Month FTC
County: Suffolk
Area: Felixstowe
Salary: £DOE
Details: Our client, a leading global freight forwarder is looking to recruit an experienced import entry clerk to join their team in Felixstowe, initially on a 12 month fixed term contract basis. Candidates must have experience in completing import Customs entries and be confident entering consignments to various regimes; classifying goods and using CNS / Destin8 and CHIEF, plus ideally Impatex. Candidates should also be very customer focussed and have good communication skills and be confident using various IT software such as MS Office. Great opportunity that could lead to a perm role. Free parking and great working environment.
Ref: FXTCCC0201
Type: Permanent

Vacancy: Freight Forwarding Sales Executive
County: Hampshire
Area: Southampton
Salary: £Good Basic + Comm + Car Allow
Details: Our client, a well established and respected freight forwarder and logistics provider is looking to recruit an experienced Freight Forwarding Sales Executive to join it's commercial team and to actively promote the company's forwarding & supply chain solution services to new clients and to up-sell to existing customers. Candidates must be confident creating their own leads and hunting for new clients / business and managing the complete sales pipeline. Candidate's must be able to demonstrate a solid sales background within a forwarding environment, and the ability to hit targets. Our client offers its customers the highest service levels coupled with competitive rates. Great basic salary plus commission structure is being offered along with a car allowance and other benefits you would expect from a field sales role. Great company & great opportunity!
Ref: SOUFFSE0200
Type: Permanent

Vacancy: Business Development Manager
County: Essex
Area: Staines, Middlesex
Salary: TBA
Details: This is a very exciting opportunity to join the team at an expanding company providing packing, shipping, storage and transportation services of Design Furniture, Antiques, Fine Art and Other Unique Objects to a broad range of prestigious clients from Interior Designers, Antique and Modern Furniture Dealers, Galleries and Auction Houses to Private Collectors, High Net Worth Individuals and High-End Furniture Stores and Furniture Manufacturers.
After an initial training period in the UK the successful candidate will be expected to spend a large proportion of his/her time selling our specialist shipping services to current and potential clients from our office in New York. The position carries an attractive salary + a performance related bonus scheme.

Ref: LHRBDM0199
Type: Permanent

Vacancy: Transport Planner/Operations Coordinator
County: Suffolk
Area: Ipswich
Salary: c£25K DOE
Details: Our client, a leading logistics company is looking to recruit a Transport Planner / Operations Co-ordinator to join their friendly team based at their offices in Ipswich. Candidates must have previous experience in running around 15 trucks+ across the UK & Europe and be able to demonstrate great problem solving and communication skills. The successful candidate will be responsible for bookings; sub-contracting loads as necessary; transport planning; customer service and all associate paperwork & invoicing. This is a great opportunity to join a well respected company where career progression will present itself for the right person.
Ref: FXTTPOP0198
Type: Permanent

Vacancy: European Groupage Operator
County: Essex
Area: Basildon
Salary: Negotiable
Details: A minimum of 2 years experience in European Groupage Road Freight is essential for this role. You will have to be an excellent communicator as duties will include liaising with a varied customer base, European Partners and sub-contractors. You will be responsible for sales & purchase invoicing and ensuring service profit levels are monitored. Salary and package to be discussed.
Ref: ESSEGO0197
Type: Permanent

Vacancy: Container Control Co-ordinator
County: Suffolk
Area: Felixstowe
Salary: £15 - 16K
Details: Our client a leading shipping lines is looking to recruit a Container Control Co-ordinator to join their busy team at their Felixstowe offices. Ideally candidates should have had some exposure to the shipping industry albeit liner / forwarding / transport or logistics, but a bright, enthusiastic trainee keen to start a career in shipping would also be considered. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing container movements; container releases; damage reports; quay summaries; export & import reports and invoicing both incoming and outgoing containers. This is an office based position, Monday to Friday office hours. Great opportunity for the right person. Free car parking.
Ref: FXTCCA0196
Type: Permanent

Vacancy: Air & Sea Freight Import Coordinator
County: Essex
Area: West Drayton, Middlesex
Salary: £21-28k
Details: An experienced Import operator is required for a leading Logistics company based in West Drayton. The role will require experience of both Air AND Sea freight Imports. The role will require the arranging of customs clearances, collections from airlines, shipping lines, agents sheds, co-loaders sheds, arranging deliveries to customers, obtaining clearance/delivery instructions, splitting consol documents, arranging handovers, liaising with origin/customers to obtain required info/docs, invoicing, quoting overseas offices/customers and informing customers of pending demurrage/rent. Excellent salary and benefits including 4 weeks holiday for the right person.
Ref: LHRASFIC0195
Type: Permanent

Vacancy: Global Director of Business Process Improvement -
County: Executive
Area: Copenhagen, Denmark
Salary: Excellent Package
Details: Our client is of the world’s leading providers of freight forwarding and supply chain management services with more than 270 offices all over the world and a staff of 10,500 highly trained logistics professionals moving a volume of over 2.5 million TEUs and over 60,000 tonnes of air freight annually. They also boast a large number of global brands as clients and has an aggressive business expansion plan for the next 5 years. Our client looking for a highly qualified and motivated Director to take up the role as Global Director of Business Process Improvement (Lean/Six Sigma).

In this function you will be located in Copenhagen, however, you will work cross-functionally with global reach and your main objectives will be:

•To drive the implementation of Business Process Improvement. You will be instrumental in refining and driving the future approach to Business Process Improvement (toolbox consisting of Lean, Six Sigma and various other process approaches) in a pragmatic and cost-efficient way.
•To link the Business Process Improvement initiative to key strategic initiatives.
•To establish a Business Process Improvement community across the organisation. Develop plans for how to obtain maximum value from the community.
•To manage a small, central team, who will drive community training, provide assistance on global strategic projects, provide guidelines on certification, facilitate global best practice sharing, monitor results, handle optimisation of global resources versus priorities and support the regions.
•To develop delivery plans in close cooperation with Regions and Centre counterparts – as well as monitor and drive delivery on same.
•Ensure the value of Process Improvement becomes visible and recognised within the organisation

Desired Skills & Experience - Ideally:

•You have gained experience operating in a complex international environment with significant exposure to the most senior level of leadership in the organization.
•You are assertive, able to gain buy-in and deal with challenges.
•You are a process improvement specialist with international experience.
•You have theoretical knowledge about lean, six sigma and process optimisation tools, however, you have 5-10 years experience in pragmatic implementation.
•You have a very strong drive, take responsibility and obtain results within short time frames.
•You are comfortable communicating with multiple and varying stakeholders and your strong interpersonal skills help create impact (also when not having formal authority).
•On a personal level you are pragmatic, resilient and thrive in a challenging and busy work environment.
•Preferably, you have some experience with logistics, supply chain management, freight forwarding or other service industries.
•English proficiency is a prerequisite. Danish, however, is not.

This is a great opportunity to join one of the top 10 freight forwarding companies and be part of their exciting growth plans for the future. If you feel you have the relevant experience to excel in such a role and meet most of the requirements set out above, please call our Executive Search Team on 023 8033 6633 or email info@sdwrecruitment.co.uk in the first instance - confidentiality assured at all times.
Ref: EXEGDPI0194
Type: Permanent

Vacancy: Import / Export Forwarding Clerk
County: Hampshire
Area: Southampton
Salary: £21 - 24K
Details: Our clients is a well established privately owned freight forwarder, who is looking to expand its current Southampton team by recruiting an experienced freight forwarder. Candidates should be confident arranging import shipments from origin to final destination; handling all documentation; classifying goods and completing Customs clearance to various regimes, ideally using LSI Sigma Datafreight, but similar systems would be fine as full training will be provided. Candidates should also be confident in arranging UK haulage; negotiating rates and quoting new clients. Export experience would also be beneficial as the company also has a strong export division and the successful candidate could be actively involved in both if they wish making the position more challenging and interesting. Candidates should be commercially minded and team players. Our client offers a great working environment; friendly team and free car parking. Ideally candidates will have experience in CNS Compass; CHIEF; Destin8; LSI Sigma and MS Office.
Ref: SOUIFC0193
Type: Permanent

Vacancy: Senior Deep Sea Export Operator
County: Essex
Area: Basildon, Essex
Salary: £23-26K DOE
Details: Our Client have an opening for a Senior Deep Sea Export Operator to start immediately. Duties will include: Contacting Clients; liaising with overseas offices; checking & processing documentation; booking transport & warehousing; liaising with shipping lines; preparing B/L's; preparing manifests; export customs entries; raising invoices to clients & overseas offices; Entering all information into computer system I-Move & Impatex. Standard working hours are 08:30 to 17:30 Monday to Friday.
Ref: ESSDSE0192
Type: Permanent

Vacancy: Freight Sales Operator
County: Suffolk
Area: Felixstowe
Salary: £18 - 24K
Details: Our client is a leading European Road Freight Forwarder who is looking to recruit a Freight Sales Operator to join its European import team. Candidates must have previous experience in road transport and will ideally have contacts in the industry. Fluency in any European language is not compulsory but would be advantageous. The successful candidate will be required to generate sales and identify new business opportunities with both existing and potential new clients. You will also be responsible for negotiating rates & providing competitive quotes to customers, as well as managing some operational aspects of the job. Great opportunity for a commercially minded individual looking for a mix of both commercial & operation responsibility within their next role. Please contact Jock Bindloss at our Felixstowe office for more details.
Ref: FXTFSO0191
Type: Permanent

Vacancy: Air Freight Forwarder
County: Suffolk
Area: Felixstowe
Salary: £22 - 26K
Details: Our client a well established shipping & logistics company based in Felixstowe is looking to recruit an experienced air freight forwarder to manage all shipments and to start to build the department. Candidates should ideally be confident in both import & export forwarding; dealing with airlines and booking cargo; handling all documentation including Airway Bills and completing Customs clearances and managing PODs. This position may suit local candidates who are currently travelling to London / Heathrow and looking to secure a position nearer their home. This is a great career opportunity; good working environment and free car parking. Previous airfreight experience is an absolute must for this role.
Ref: FXTAFF0190
Type: Permanent

Vacancy: Commercial Administrator
County: Essex
Area: Thamesmead/Portsmouth
Salary: £20-25k Pro rata
Details: Fixed Term Contract for 6 months (possibility of extension).
The role will involve a wide range of administrative duties, with a particular emphasis on providing a superior level of service to customers ensuring their needs are met promptly and efficiently. The role will involve travelling between Portsmouth and Thamesmead, which will be fully expensed including any over night stays. Contact us for full details of the role.
Ref: SOUCA0189
Type: Temporary

Vacancy: Commercial Administrator
County: Hampshire
Area: Portsmouth/Thamesmead
Salary: £20-25K Pro rata
Details: Our client, a leader in the marine industry, is looking for a Commercial Administrator to join their busy team based in Portsmouth. The successful candidate must have experience in working as a Commercial Administrator. You will be required to provide a high level of customer service and ensure that all relevant documentation is completed in a timely manner. Communication both internally and externally are of great importance to ensure that orders and deliveries are completed successfully and efficiently. This Role is a Fixed Term Contract for 6 months (possibility of extension). The role will involve travelling between Portsmouth and Thamesmead, which will be fully expensed including any over night stays.
Ref: SOUCA0189
Type: Temporary

Vacancy: Senior Fleet HR Officer
County: Other
Area: Folkestone
Salary: £26-£39k Depending on Experience
Details: The main purpose of this role is to achieve a highly committed, disciplined, cost effective customer orientated Officers and Crew across the our clients fleet. This to be achieved by an audit of established HR procedures and proposing/developing HR methodologies. CIPD Qualification or relevant experience is required. You will have good training (ideally qualification and experience) skill set.
Excellent communication skills both as a trainer and at management meetings are essential as are
good remote communications, in meetings on-board and ashore. Strong PC skills including spread sheets are a necessity. You will need a real commitment to customer care and safety culture. Excellent package inc. pension (after qualifying period) health cover, annual bonus scheme plus many other benefits. Contact us for more information.
Ref: OTHSFHR0188
Type: Permanent

Vacancy: Air Freight Import Coordinator
County: Essex
Area: Hayes, Middex
Salary: £22-26k
Details: A fast moving Global Forwarding Group is looking to add an experienced Air Freight Import Coordinator to their team. You will have experience of Customs and preferably ASM. You will be required to work 2 Sundays a month, this will allow a day off in the following week. If you have the required experience and want to join an expanding organisation then we would like to hear from you. Excellent salary, based on experience/knowledge, on offer.
Ref: LHRAFIC0187
Type: Permanent

Vacancy: Customer Service Executive
County: Other
Area: Bradford
Salary: D.O.E
Details: Industry Leading Company is looking to recruit a Customer Services Executive to serve clients professionally & efficiently. Liaise with all key operational inc vendors, other offices and involved stakeholders. To actively contribute to and support all sales/commercial activities. To process operational and commercial documentation in accordance with established procedures and standards. To apply all defined credit control rules & processes and understand the file file accrual/provisioning process. To undertake all tasks & functions in accordance with Company Policies, Practices 7 Standards. You must have excellent customer service skills, be commercially aware, have excellent time management skills with export experience in Far East & China/USA/India. Airfreight knowledge would be beneficial as would an outgoing personality, with a flair for conversation and chat. An excellent package including pension, dental cover, health cover, performance related pay scheme and child care vouchers is being offered to the right candidate. Contact for more details.
Ref: BRDCSE0186
Type: Permanent

Vacancy: Trade Lane Co-ordinator
County: Suffolk
Area: Ipswich
Salary: £20 - 25K
Details: Our client a leading player within the shipping industry is looking to recruit a Trade Lane Co-ordinator to join its busy / friendly team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing vessel utilisations across all loops to maximise productivity whilst minimising costs. You will responsible for all aspects of trade management; routings; vessel allocation management; reporting & implementing SOPs etc... Candidates must have a liner background and be confident hitting the ground running with the above. This is a great opportunity for the right candidate. Free car parking & other great benefits.
Ref: FXTTLC0185
Type: Permanent

Vacancy: Air Freight Operator
County: Other
Area: Solihull
Salary: £18-22K plus bonuses
Details: An opening has arisen within a Global Logistics Organisation for an Air Freight Operator with at least 2 years Export experience in a similar role with a freight forwarder. You must be able to negotiate freight rates and space allocations with airlines, liaise with exporters and arrange pick up of cargoes via designated hauliers. You will have experienced in supporting the consols run by an LHR operation and you will need to converse with overseas offices via Lotus Notes, email and phone. Experience of raising MAWB & HAWB, sending Pre-Alerts & invoices to overseas offices and keeping exporters informed. You will need to have aviation security training to Level 4 and have DG by air training with current certificate. training will be given for operating system. This is an opportunity to forge a career with a Global player. There is a quarterly bonus scheme in place which can have quite an impact on the salary.
Ref: BIRAFO0182
Type: Permanent

Vacancy: Air Export Operator
County: Other
Area: Bristol
Salary: £18-26K
Details: An opportunity has arisen for an Air Export Operator with our Global Logistics Client, who are looking for an Experienced Air Export operator who would like to learn Air Imports. The role will be simply giving clearance instructions and organising deliveries, etc. No physical Customs entries will need to be done. The ideal candidate will have good knowledge of Air Exports and procedures and will have sound knowledge of products and carriers and will be able to develop relationships with carriers. The role would suit someone with entrepreneurial flare. Excellent working conditions, normal office hours and very competitive salary for the right candidate.
Ref: BSLAEO0181
Type: Permanent

Vacancy: European Trailer Operator
County: Suffolk
Area: Ipswich
Salary: c£25K
Details: Our client a well established freight forwarder based in Ipswich is looking to recruit an European Trailer Operator to join their busy / friendly team. You will be required to work within European Dept and play an important role in developing new and existing road freight services to and from mainland Europe. Applicants must have previous experience in European road freight and a track record of establishing strong working relationships with customers and suppliers. German language / geographical experience would be beneficial. Great opportunity.
Ref: FXTETO0180
Type: Permanent

Vacancy: Client Services Manager
County: Suffolk
Area: Felixstowe
Salary: c£30K + Car
Details: Our client a global freight forwarder is looking to recruit a Client Services Manager to join their team at their offices in Felixstowe. The main function of this role is to maintain and grow the sales and gross profit of the branch owned customers through personal visits and management of the branch customer service programme. Management of the support teams, and direct support sales and operational personnel to ensure all new customers are successfully implemented to the full satisfaction of the customer and that the company continually meet the expectations of all branch Customers. Candidates must have a sound product knowledge of air, sea and road freight services and have a proven background within a customer facing role with a freight forwarder. Great opportunity.
Ref: FXTCSM0177
Type: Permanent

Vacancy: European Import Operator
County: Other
Area: Birmingham
Salary: £18-£21K depending on experience
Details: Our well established client is looking for a European Import Operator to be based in their offices in Birmingham. The successful candidate will have a minimum of 2 years experience in the European operations field and will be able to progress shipments from the booking stage to delivery. The role will require direct communication with overseas partner offices, suppliers and custiomers and will involve quoting, loading on and operating files and preparing them for charging/invoicing. The salary will be negotiable depending on experience and knowledge. 4 x weeks holiday per year on a rising scale (max 5 weeks).
Ref: BIREIO0573
Type: Permanent

Vacancy: Air Freight Import Clerk
County: Essex
Area: Staines, Middlesex
Salary: up to £25k dependent on experience/ability
Details: An excellent opportunity has become available for a large global logistics provider. Eagerly seeking an AIRFREIGHT IMPORT CLERK, who has a hands on approach to their work and who has gained valuable experience of working in airfreight import operations. Handling shipments from start to finish, the successful candidate will need to be experienced in raising and completing all Airfreight Import documentation, preparing costing and quotations, managing customer relationships, customs entry compliant and be a team player with a dedicated approach to their work. Previous experience of working in FREIGHT FORWARDING and AIRFREIGHT IMPORT operations is essential for this role.
Ref: LHRAFIC0572
Type: Permanent

Vacancy: Import Customer Service Clerk
County: Suffolk
Area: Ipswich
Salary: £18 - 24K
Details: Our client a leading UK freight forwarding is looking to recruit an experienced Import Clerk to join their friendly Ipswich office. Candidates must have a good import forwarding background, plus have experience in using CNS & Destin8 and ideally be confident completing import Customs entries using Datafreight. You will responsible for managing a number of key accounts; raising files and processing documentation; clearing goods through Customs; ensuring charges are paid; compiling reports and various other forwarding duties. You will responsible for ensuring customers receive excellent customer service at all times, dealing with a number of major high street brands as clients. Candidates must have a good attention to detail; be able to prioritise and work as part of a team. Excellent opportunity to join a rapidly expanding company, who is very respected within the industry.
Ref: FXTICSC0568
Type: Permanent

Vacancy: Shipping / Admin Co-ordinator
County: Hampshire
Area: Southampton
Salary: c£20K
Details: Our client, a rapidly expanding specialist shipping & forwarding company is looking to recruit a Admin / Shipping Co-ordinator to assist in the day-to-day accounting / admin responsibilities; allocating payments; inputting details and raising payments etc... coupled with operational responsibility, assisting the senior forwarding team to arrange shipments of valuable, prestigious cargo around the world. This is an excellent opportunity to join and grow with a company which has aggressive expansion plans and to be part of this exciting stage. Excellent working environment; friendly team and free parking.
Ref: SOUSAC0566
Type: Permanent

Vacancy: Air Freight Export Clerk
County: Essex
Area: Staines
Salary: Up To £25K Depending on Exp/Ability
Details: An excellent opportunity has become available for a large global logistics provider. Eagerly seeking an AIRFREIGHT EXPORT CLERK, who has a hands on approach to their work and who has gained valuable experience of working in airfreight export operations. Handling shipments from start to finish, the successful candidate will need to be experienced in raising and completing all Airfreight Export documentation, preparing costing and quotations, managing customer relationships, customs entry compliant and be a team player with a dedicated approach to their work.
Previous experience of working in FREIGHT FORWARDING and AIRFREIGHT EXPORT operations is essential for this role.


Ref: LHRAFEC0563
Type: Permanent

Vacancy: Ocean Freight Customs Clearance Operator
County: Suffolk
Area: Felixstowe
Salary: £15 - 20K
Details: Our client a global top 5 freight forwarder is looking to recruit an experienced Customs Entry Operator. You will be required to complete and input via EDI systems, any customs entries for cargo arriving through any ports, directed through the Felixstowe branch, either for the branch customers, or as required by other branches. This includes all aspects of Import customs procedures and regulations. Great opportunity to join a busy, friendly team.
Ref: FXTOFCC0561
Type: Permanent

Vacancy: Senior Ocean Freight Clearance Co-ordinator
County: Suffolk
Area: Felixstowe
Salary: £18 - £24K
Details: Our client, a leading global freight forwarder and logistics provider is looking to recruit a Senior Ocean Freight Clearance Co-ordinator to join their busy, friendly team based in Felixstowe. The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting & training members of the import team; distribute workload; managing the invoice process and ensure Duty & VAT has been charges correctly; manage post clearance with HMR&C. Generally your prime duty is to ensure all documentation is completed in a correct manner and presented within the expected time frames as designated by the departmental head at any given time. All Duty and VAT invoices, for which the company is liable on costs, are to be completed, and accepted on cost control, and the customer advised immediately on entry completion and confirmation of costs as received from customs. This is a great opportunity for someone looking for career progression with a well known and respected global company. Good benefits
Ref: FXTICC0560
Type: Permanent

Vacancy: Sales / Business Development Manager
County: Hampshire
Area: Southampton
Salary: C£30-35K + Comm + Car
Details: Our client a leading freight forwarder with a network of UK & overseas offices is looking to recruit an experienced industry sales / business development manager to join their Southampton team and to be responsible for hunting and winning new business along the South Coast / Southern England territory. Candidates must have a proven sales background within the logistics industry and be confident selling both ocean and air freight services to a varied client base from SMEs to well known brands. The successful candidate will be responsible for the complete sales pipeline from presenting to clients through to account management and up-selling. Our client is offering a competitive basic salary; commission / bonus structure on new business and a fully expenses company car.
Ref: SOUSBM058
Type: Permanent

Vacancy: Global Logistics Manager
County: Essex
Area: Global
Salary: £55-65K pa
Details: This is a unique opportunity to join a global organisation. The purpose of the Global Logistics Manager is to develop and manage the physical supply chain for the supply of substrates plus other bulk commodities. The successful candidate will be an experienced practitioner in the bulk transport and storage of liquids and grain commodities. You must be able to demonstrate significant knowledge and experience in the management & shipment of bulk goods worldwide. Knowledge in terms of the operational & commercial aspects of a wide range of practices within the shipping, storage and bulk handling industries is required. You must be flexible in terms of travel as they may be expected to complete overseas assignments lasting some months or travel internationally at short notice. You must be pro-active and be able to react to changing supply conditions either to maximise short term supply opportunities or mitigate risks or consequences of disruption in the supply chain. You must already be well connected in the bulk storage & handling industries.
Ref: LHRGLM0546
Type: Permanent

Vacancy: International Removal Sales Co-ordinator
County: Essex
Area: Croydon,Surrey
Salary: £18-28K pa depending on experience/ability
Details: An opportunity has arisen to join a well established International Removal Company. The role of the Sales Co-ordinator will require an effective time manager with the ability to plan and organise their workload efficiently. Processing enquiries from current and prospective clients, providing information as required, and liaising with clients fully throughout the move. Setting appointments for the sales people and co-ordinating their diaries. Generate correspondence and processing of quotations. Ensuring sales follow up calls are maintained. Supplying general information relating to customs clearance, general shipping etc. Responding to clients requests and keeping files up to date.
Maintaining close communication with customers and accounts in order to meet all their logistical needs. Completing or obtaining all required documentation, i.e. Bills of Lading, Air waybills, Customs documents, Insurance proposal forms. Close liaison with UK Resource department to ensure service delivery in line with customer expectation
Give accurate and on time feedback on shipment status to client/s. Liaise with overseas agents to ensure the timely completion of origin and destination services to required standard. You must have excellent written and verbal communication skills with a high level customer service ethic and the ability to work well within a team.

Ref: LHRIRSC0545
Type: Permanent

Vacancy: Freight Forwarding Supervisor
County: Essex
Area: Barking
Salary: £25-£34,000pa
Details: A Global Logistics company with offices throughout Europe is looking to recruit a freight forwarding Supervisor to join their busy operations team at their UK office in Barking, to co-ordinate department activities and special projects and oversee staff in accordance with company policies and procedures. Candidates should have extensive experience of co-ordinating multi-modal shipments from origin to destination; handling all import/export documentation; completing Customs Clearances, insurance requirements and arranging specialist haulage of delicate cargoes, such as livestock, food, medical supplies and other fragile goods. Candidates must be confident dealing with large clients and negotiating contract transportation and handling costs. A broad knowledge of overseas regulations, fiscal regimes, relevant legislation and political factors will be required for this role. This is a truly great opportunity to join a well known Global Logistics Company and be part of a friendly team with exciting career progression opportunities.

Ref: ESSFFS0544
Type: Permanent

Vacancy: Senior Supply Chain Solution Professionals / Manag
County: Essex
Area: UK Wide
Salary: Up to £75K
Details: We are currently recruiting on behalf of 3 leading industry players who are looking to strengthen their supply chain solutions teams. Our clients are looking for senior commercial SC professionals who are at the top of their game in securing large corporate sales wins, managing the complete sales pipeline from initial research /mapping to analysing supply chains; spotting inefficiencies; identifying ways of optimising the chain & reducing costs; designing a solution; compiling rates / cost analysis & presentation, through to implementation. Candidates must be able to prove that they can excel at dealing with SC Directors of leading major companies albeit retail; manufacturing or any other industry. You will have a proven background in bringing on board major VIP clients, managing the process from start to finish. We are looking for Senior SC Solution Sales Managers, along with a couple of more senior roles within this arena. All applications will be treated in the strictest of confidence and only once your permission has been gained will your details be forwarder to our client(s). Our clients are spread across the UK, so location is very flexible.
Ref: LONSCSP0542
Type: Permanent

Vacancy: Senior Sales Professionals - Various Verticals
County: Essex
Area: UK Wide
Salary: Up to £60K DOE
Details: We have a number of vacancies for various clients across the UK for senior sales professional across a wide range of niche verticals. We are looking to speak to solid, proven industry sales professionals who are looking to take their next career step and who are hungry to achieve their potential within their specific vertical. Our clients are looking for experiences sales professionals who have experience in selling into the following industries; Retail; Defence; Aid & Relief; High Value Electronics and Chemicals to name a few - all other verticals would also be of interest to many of our clients. Candidates should be able to demonstrate their success to-date; their hunger to succeed in a competitive market and their ability to manage the complete sales pipeline. SDW is currently recruiting on behalf of a number of the top 20 forwarders worldwide, so we are ideally placed to assist you in evaluating the opportunities currently available within the industry. Confidentiality is assured at all times and all positions will be discussed with suitable applicants, and only with your authorisation will your details be forwarded to our client(s).
Ref: LONSSP0541
Type: Permanent

Vacancy: Commercial Airfreight Specialist (Sales)
County: Essex
Area: Heathrow
Salary: £40 - £50K
Details: Our client is a global player within the forwarding industry, providing supply chain solutions to some of the most well known brands / retailers in the UK. Our client is looking to recruit a commercial airfreight specialist to assist in the rapid growth of their airfreight product / service. Our client has an extensive network of suppliers and have the ability to deliver solutions to clients at very competitive rates, backed by exceptional customer service and account management. Our client is seeking a proven airfreight sales specialist who is ready to make their next career move and fast track through the company during this exciting stage of rapid expansion. Candidates must have experience in selling airfreight solutions to large /medium sized companies and have the ability to manage the complete sales pipeline. Our client is looking for a hungry individual to actively go out into the market and hunt new business and to really make their mark. If you are a senior sales professional with the emphasis on selling airfreight forwarding solutions and you are now looking for your next opportunity to join a forwarding thinking, leading forwarder then this could be the position for you.
Ref: LHRCAS0540
Type: Permanent

Vacancy: Cross Trades Co-ordinator
County: Suffolk
Area: Felixstowe
Salary: C£23K
Details: A leading global freight forwarder and supply chain solutions specialist is looking to recruit an experienced Cross Trades Co-ordinator to join their busy & friendly Felixstowe branch. Candidates will be responsible for processing bookings; processing rates; collating shipping paperwork; monitoring shipments; Customs clearance and managing the P+L for each job ensuring maximum profitability is maintained. Ideally candidates will have both ocean and air freight experience and candidates must be able to demonstrate excellent customer service and IT skills. Great opportunity for future career progression.
Ref: FXTCTC0539
Type: Permanent

Vacancy: Import Operations Co-ordinator
County: Suffolk
Area: Felixstowe
Salary: £20 - £24K
Details: A leading global freight forwarder with offices around the globe is looking to recruit an experienced Import Operator to join their busy Felixstowe branch. Candidates must have previous import forwarding experience, and be confident creating files; compiling shipping documentation; collecting / paying charges; completing import Customs entries and arranging final delivery. Candidates will have full P+L responsibility for the file / job, so a commercial mind is a must. Ideally candidates will have both FCL & LCL experience; a good solid Customs entry background and be able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines. This is a great opportunity to join this leading global forwarder who in turn can offer real career progression for the right individuals.
Ref: FXTIOC0538
Type: Permanent

Vacancy: Ocean Export Co-ordinator
County: Essex
Area: Heathrow
Salary: c£25K
Details: Our client a well established global freight forwarder is looking to recruit an experience Ocean Export Co-ordinator to join their friendly team at their LHR office. Candidates must have ocean export experience and be confident managing shipments from start to finish; booking shipments with shipping lines; negotiating rates and handling all shipping documentation. Candidates should also ideally have NES experience and be confident with Customs procedures. Excellent customer service skills along with good IT skills is also a must. this is a great opportunity to join a well respected company and to develop a long term career.
Ref: LHROEC0536
Type: Permanent

Vacancy: Courier Customer Service Co-ordinator
County: Essex
Area: Colnbrook
Salary: c£19K
Details: A leading Heathrow based courier / airfreight company is looking to recruit a Courier CS Co-ordinator, initially on a temp contract which could possible go permanent. Candidates should ideally have previous courier experience; dealing with customer enquiries; speaking to agents & airlines; updating shipments; requesting/chasing PODs; processing manifests and negotiating rates etc.... Our client is slightly flexible with regards to hours and could offer a slightly shorter day if required. This a great opportunity to join a well respected LHR forwarder and be part of their friendly team.
Ref: LHRCC0535
Type: Temporary

Vacancy: Import Forwarding Co-ordinator
County: Essex
Area: Basildon
Salary: £19 - £23K
Details: A leading shipping company that has been established for over 150 years is looking to recruit an experienced import co-ordinator to join their friendly team. Candidate must have a good knowledge of deep sea imports and be confident using the Customs tariff to classify goods, although actual Customs entry experience is not required as this does not form part of the role. Candidates should be confident arranging import shipments from origin to final destination, including handling all paperwork and arranging haulage. Excellent customer service skills is a must as the successful candidate will managing a number of key accounts. This is a great opportunity to join a very well respected company within the industry.
Ref: ESSIFC0531
Type: Permanent

Vacancy: Export Bookings Co-ordinator
County: Suffolk
Area: Felixstowe
Salary: £18 - 22K
Details: Our client, a leading global shipping company is looking to recruit an experienced Export Bookings Co-ordinator to join their busy liner team. The successful candidate will be responsible for processing export cargo collections and bookings orders; ensure complaints / queries are dealt with; reporting; co-ordinate inland haulage; cross bookings; process hazardous cargo; allocate correct freight rates and apply all charges to account. This role is very customer facing so candidates must have good communication skills plus be commercially minded. Great opportunity to join this leading industry player.
Ref: FXTEBC0529
Type: Permanent

Vacancy: Customs Coordintaor
County: Suffolk
Area: Levington
Salary: £20k plus benefits
Details: Our client, a leading container transport and logistics service provider, is looking to recruit a Customs Coordinator to be based in Levington. Your main duties will be arranging customs clearance and Export Entries for UK customers. You will need to provide excellent customer service and make recommendations to the Customer Service Manager for future service improvements. You will need to be proficient in the use of CNC and FCP80 as well as Microsoft applications. Knowledge of Freight Forwarding functions would also be an advantage. This company provides free parking, company pension, canteen and private medical cover.
Ref: FXTCC0527
Type: Permanent

Vacancy: Logistics Manager
County: Essex
Area: Cambridge
Salary: £40k
Details:
Our client, a provider of complete solutions for inkjet, laser, thermal transfer and labelling technologies covering many industry sectors including food, beverage, pharmaceutical and digital printing, is looking for a Group Logistics Manager to be based in Cambridge. You will be required to manage all aspects of the group logistics activities, ensuring that excellent customer services is provided at all times whilst continually reviewing the business process to enhance the service level. You will be required to manage all customer complaints, coordinate the selection of new suppliers and ensure that all procedures are maintained, updated and adhered to. To be successful in this role you must possess excellent communication skills, be flexible and professional, well organised with a methodical approach.
To be considered for this role you must have knowledge of 3 & 4PL Supply Chain models, hold a project management qualification such as Prince 2 or similar and have a full understanding of accountancy techniques including costing and budgeting. Knowledge of HMRC Import and Export procedures and Oracle or SAP would be an advantage.
Along with a competitive salary this company offers an extensive benefits package which includes:
• Medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Pension
• Share Incentive Plan
• Subsidised restaurant
• Sports and Social club
• Discounted gym membership
• Long service awards
• Other optional benefits
Ref: LONLM0526
Type: Permanent

Vacancy: Ocean Freight Import Operator
County: Suffolk
Area: Felixstowe
Salary: £15-20k
Details: Our client, one of the leading international providers of logistics services, is recruiting an Ocean Freight Import Operator to be based in their Felixstowe Branch. The role will be heavily focused on providing excellent customer services, ensuring that company profits are maximised and that all aspects of the Import process are completed in a timely and effective manner. It is essential that you have a full understanding of the Import process and have experience of working in such an environment. You must possess excellent communication skills, be friendly and polite at all times.
Ref: FXTOFI0525
Type: Permanent

Vacancy: Documentation Assistant
County: Essex
Area: London
Salary: £21-23k plus benefits
Details: A leading shipping line is looking to recruit a Documentation Assistant to work in their busy London office. This is a full time permanent position working Monday to Friday. The successful candidate will have experience in dealing with documentation for the Far East and USA. You must have a good/accurate typing speed and a professional and polite telephone manner. You will need to be flexible and adaptable and possess excellent customer service skills.
Ref: LONDA0520
Type: Permanent

Vacancy: Export Ocean Freight Forwarder
County: Other
Area: Dartford
Salary: £18-23k plus benefits
Details: A global logistics company based in Dartford is looking to recruit an Export Ocean Freight Forwarder to join their team. The successful candidate must have at least 3 years experience in Export Ocean Freight with a Freight Forwarder. You will be required to generate the correct documentation for the customer, supplier and customs. In addition to this you will be required to handle the invoicing of jobs and provide an excellent service to customers.
Ref: OTHEO0519
Type: Permanent

Vacancy: Sales Manager
County: Essex
Area: London
Salary: £35-45k plus commission
Details: Our client, an exceptional and evolving supply chain solutions company, are looking for an experienced Sales Manager to be based in London. In your role you will be responsible for implementing the global sales strategy, achieving sales targets and identify potential business. To be considered for this role you must have 5 years proven sales experience within the industry and extensive knowledge of freight or logistics businesses. You must understand the supply chain processes and possess outstanding communication skills.
Ref: LONSM0516
Type: Permanent

Vacancy: Route Development/Trade Line Manager
County: Essex
Area: Heathrow
Salary: up to £45k
Details: Our client, one of the world’s leading suppliers of forwarding and logistics services, is looking for a Route Development/Trade Line Manager to be based at their office near Heathrow. You must be fluent in speaking Portuguese and English. You will need knowledge of trade sales between the UK/Brazil/Mexico/Latam and be able to oversee and develop sales plans and targets. 2 years experience in freight sales (air and ocean) is an essential requirement as well as being self motivated.
Ref: LHRRD0515
Type: Permanent

Vacancy: Account and Administration Clerk
County: Essex
Area: Tilbury
Salary: £18-21k
Details: Our client, a well established freight forwarder is looking to recruit an Accounts and Administration Clerk to be based at their offices in Tilbury, Essex on a 1 year contract, the role does have the potential to become permanent. To be considered for this role you must have a basic knowledge and understanding of freight forwarding and associated accounting functions. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining and updating various databases together with data inputting. The role requires excellent maths skills, communication skills and presentation skills. You must be computer literate and knowledge of Sageline50 would be an advantage.
Ref: ESSAA0513
Type:

Vacancy: Customs Entry/Forwarding Clerk
County: Essex
Area: Tilbury
Salary: £20-24
Details: Our client, a well established freight forwarder is looking to recruit a Customs Entry/Forwarding Clerk to be based at their offices in Tilbury, Essex. To be considered for this role you must have extensive knowledge of the preparation and completion of customs entries (import and export). To be able to undertake this role successfully you must have excellent maths skills and a full understanding of the freight forwarding industry.
Ref: ESSCE0512
Type: Permanent

Vacancy: Sales and Development Executive
County: Essex
Area: Tilbury
Salary: £20-25k plus commission
Details: Our client, a well established freight forwarder is looking to recruit a Sales and Development Executive to be based at their offices in Tilbury, Essex. The successful candidate must be self motivated and confident in their ability to secure new customers as well as additional business from existing customers. The company deals with import and export for both sea and air freight so good knowledge in these areas are essential. You must have a proven successful track record in freight sales, excellent presentation and interpersonal skills.
Ref: ESSSD0511
Type: Permanent

Vacancy: Import Entry / Forwarding Clerk
County: Suffolk
Area: Felixstowe
Salary: £22K - £25K
Details: A well established, privately owned freight forwarder is looking to recruit an experienced import forwarder to join its friendly and busy team on a temp to perm basis. Candidates should have a good solid import background and be confident arranging shipments from origin to destination; quoting clients; handling all documentation; classifying goods using the Customs Tariff and completing the Customs entry. Candidates should ideally be familiar with either Datafreight or Impatex, CHIEF & Destin8 and be confident entering consignments to various procedures including; Home Use; IPR and Warehouse. Candidates should also be confident arranging final delivery.
Ref: FXTIE0507
Type: Permanent

Vacancy: Operations Clerk - Export
County: Essex
Area: Heathrow
Salary: £20-24k plus a bonus scheme
Details: Our client, a shipping company that specialises in dangerous goods, is looking for an Operations Clerk based in Heathrow. The ideal person will need to be a confident and presentable person with a good telephone manner. You will need 3 years Export / Import Knowledge, dangerous goods awareness / DG certification preferred but not essential as full training would be given to the successful candidate. You will need to be able to work overtime during the week and at weekends if required to do so and be prepared to undertake training relevant to position

The job will involve post flight and arrival notifications, customer bookings via phone and email, providing quotes and routing advice, airline & courier booking, export customs entries, packing of shipments and dangerous goods checks, completion of Awb’s and courier documentation, raising customer invoices and transit reports
Ref: LHROC0503
Type: Permanent

Vacancy: Port/Ships Agent
County: Essex
Area: Tilbury
Salary: £22-26k
Details: Our client, one of the world’s leading maritime services providers, is looking for a Port Agent to be based at their office in Tilbury, Essex. The successful candidate must have experience as a Port/Ships Agent. You will be required to ensure that excellent service is provided to all clients, ensure that all items are ordered/confirmed in a prompt manner. You will have to ensure that all manual, quality and corporate, are followed and understood. Also you will be required to be first point of contact for credit control. To be successful you will need to be organised, good at planning, a team player and possess excellent customer service skills. In addition you must be flexible with your working hours and duties.
Ref: ESSPA0498
Type: Permanent

Vacancy: Intermodal Coordinator
County: Essex
Area: London
Salary: £19-24k plus benefits
Details: A leading shipping line is looking to recruit an Intermodal Coordinator to be based in their London office. The successful candidate must have experience in European transport, equipment control and container logistics. A good standard of general education (A Level or equivalent) and advanced excel skills are required and a qualification in European Transport , shipping or logistics would be an advantage. You will need to be organised, able to prioritise and coordinate, be business aware and alert to opportunities. If you fit these requirements then we would love to hear from you.
Ref: LONIC0497
Type: Permanent

Vacancy: Ocean Freight Import Operator
County: Suffolk
Area: Felixstowe
Salary: £15-20k
Details: A major freight forwarder in Felixstowe in looking to employ an Ocean Freight Import Operator. The successful candidate will be responsible for all aspects of the Import process and full customer services responsibility for key accounts. Whilst ensuring customer satisfaction is achieved, you must follow procedures and processes and ensure profits are maximised. To be considered for this role you must have previous experience of working within ocean imports.
Ref: FXTIO0494
Type: Permanent

Vacancy: European Road Freight Operator
County: Suffolk
Area: Felixstowe
Salary: £22-24k
Details: Our client a leading independent European road haulage and international forwarding company is looking to add an additional member to its European Trailer Department, due to increasing business and to aid in their expansion plans. Our client is looking for an experienced road freight forwarder who can join the team and hit the ground running. Candidates should be confident dealing with clients, both importers and exporters from small SMEs to large blue chip companies, and have excellent customer services skills. Candidates should ideally have experience in; full and part load trailers; daily overnight services to Europe; same day / next day collections. Candidates should be confident speaking to drivers and routing vehicles to an optimum route ensuring maximum profitability. Language skills are not essential but would be advantageous. This is a great opportunity to join a friendly, professional and well established company.
Ref: FXTERO0493
Type: Permanent

Vacancy: Customer Services Executive
County: Other
Area: Newcastle
Salary: Excellent salary and benefits package
Details: Our client, one of the world’s leading providers of freight forwarding and supply chain management, is looking for a Customer Services Executive to be based at their offices in Newcastle. To be successful in applying for this position you must have a broad knowledge of sea freight imports and/or exports and be proactive with excellent communication skills. You will be required to provide first class customer service, contribute to and support sales activities whilst processing documentation in accordance with procedures and standards.
Ref: OTHCSE0482
Type: Permanent

Vacancy: Sales Support/Tender Management Role
County: Essex
Area: Feltham, Middlesex
Salary: £21-24k
Details: Our client, one of the world’s leading suppliers of forwarding and logistics services, is looking to recruit a competent person to fulfil a sales support/tender management role based in Feltham. The successful candidate will have a background in Freight Forwarding and have the ability to put together quotations, tenders and RFQ’s for all freight modes. You will be required to analyse tenders and recommend optimum business solutions and provide a quality proposal of pricing . You must be competent in business administration and in the use of Microsoft packages. You must be a highly organised person with excellent numeracy skills and the ability to work to tight deadlines whilst maintaining accuracy.
Ref: LHRTMR0475
Type: Permanent

Vacancy: Ships Agent
County: Other
Area: Bristol
Salary: £22k + car and benefits
Details: A leading specialist logistics / shipping company is looking to recruit an experienced ships agency professional to join their busy shipping services team, where you will be responsible for attending the needs of the company's vessels arriving / departing in Bristol; planning cargo; ensure terminal security is maintained along with H&S policy; liaise with stevedores and the terminal; compile reports and manifests. Candidates should be good team players, have good organisation skills and be happy working unsociable hours including some weekends. A full driving licence is essential for this role. You must have excellent communication skills and excellent attention to detail.
Ref: OTHSA0474
Type: Permanent

Vacancy: Container Control Coordinator
County: Suffolk
Area: Felixstowe
Salary: £16-18k
Details: A well established and respected shipping company is looking to recruit an Container Control Co-ordinator to join their friendly team at their offices based in Felixstowe. Candidates should ideally have a liner background and be confident dealing with terminals; depots; hauliers and feeder companies. Co-ordinating shipments on behalf of principals; preparing container control reports and various other shipping admin tasks. Candidates should have good organisational skills; have good communication and IT skills. Good opportunity to join this well known industry player.
Ref: FXTCCC0468
Type: Permanent

Vacancy: Field Sales Executive
County: Essex
Area: Heathrow
Salary: Excellent salary and benefits package
Details: A leading global freight forwarder is looking to expand its sales team in Heathrow for an experienced Field Sales Executive. Candidates must have a solid background in field sales, selling freight forwarding services, predominantly ocean freight but multimodal experience would be advantageous. You will be responsible for securing new business; develop and retaining existing business relationships; selling supply chain solutions and handling large accounts. Candidates should have a proven sales background within a logistics / freight company, and have determination and drive to excel in this role. This is a truly excellent opportunity to join a well respected company recognised around the world. This company offers and excellent basic salary and benefits.
Ref: LHRFSE0466
Type: Permanent

Vacancy: Customer Service Representative
County: Other
Area: Manchester
Salary: £20k plus benefits
Details: Our client has a 6 month temporary contract available as a Customer Service Representative to work in their Manchester office. The company is a global shipping and transportation company. The position is full time and comes with a full benefits package along with a competitive salary. The successful candidate must have experience in shipping, a good level of education, experience of Bills of Lading and letters of credit. A background in export, customer service with some sales experience would be an advantage along woth knowldedge of containers.

Ref: OTHCSR0464
Type: Temporary

Vacancy: Export Documentation Coordinator
County: Suffolk
Area: Felixstowe
Salary: £18-20k
Details: A major shipping line in Felixstowe is looking to recruit an Export Documentation Coordinator to join their busy team. General responsibilities are creation of export documentation and freight invoices in accordance with Shipping Line procedures and customer instructions. Responsible for processing all manifest correctors within the required time frames as set by Head Office. You will need to be flexible, self motivated and a team player.
Ref: FXTED0455
Type: Permanent

Vacancy: Sales Representative
County: Essex
Area: London
Salary: up to £40k plus excellent benefits
Details: Our client, one of the world’s leading suppliers of forwarding and logistics services, is looking for 2 Sales Representatives to be based at their London office. The role will involve all modes of freight forwarding and selling. Sales experience and a proven track record of sales development are essential. Knowledge of the industry is essential for this role. The ideal person for the role will be self driven and results orientated. In addition to this you must be an excellent communicator, be customer focused and be confident and persistent in building relationships. A minimum of 2 years experience in Sales within the industry is an essential requirement. In addition to the salary, you will receive 28 days holiday (including 8 bank holidays) along with other extensive benefits.
Ref: LONSR0451
Type: Permanent

Vacancy: Business Development Manager
County: Essex
Area: London
Salary: £30-45k
Details: A leading shipping line is looking to recruit a Business Development Manager within their EHQ Logistics Department in London. This is a full time, permanent position which in addition to the salary, offers an excellent benefits package. The successful candidate must have a minimum of 4 years experience within third part logistics, national sales, account management and proven success in business development. You must have a solid understanding of supply chain management, warehousing and management systems. Experience in retail, high tech, industrials/chemicals, automotive or pharmaceutical/healthcare industries is required for this role along with project management skills. You will need to be an excellent communicator, be organised, able to multi-task and flexible with travelling. You must be confident with the use of MS Excel and have a good standard of education
Ref: LONBDM0446
Type: Permanent

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