European Export Operator

Our client, a freight forwarder is looking for a European Export Operator to join their office in Heywood.

• Quoting customers directly freight costs for their requirements
• Liaising with our Barcelona partner in order to supply high level customer services to our customers
• Trailer load planning
• Arranging and performing UK customs for exporting
• Liaising with UK hauliers to arrange collections back to their facility
• Building and developing relationships not only with customs but also overseas partners
• Full training and career development provided
• Helping our French/German/Portugal/rest of Spain department when quite or holiday/sickness cover

• Experience in freight forwarding an advantage but not essential
• Proficiency with IT including Microsoft Excel
• Excellent data entry skills with good attention to detail
• Strong negotiation skills with the ability to build relationships with partner, customers and hauliers
• Ability to work together within a team environment while also being self-motivated
• Strong organisational skills and the capacity to manage multiple tasks effectively