We are looking for a Trainee Freight Forwarder for our client based in Bradford. In this role, you will learn how to manage shipments for customers from start to finish. This could include pricing, planning, speaking to agents, tracking and managing lost or damaged shipments.

The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal and administration skills. This is a fast paced role where you will have multiple tasks to manage and deadlines to meet. To excel in this role, you will need excellent organisational skills and good attention to detail.

Main duties to include:

Dealing with inbound queries from customers for quotations
Pricing shipments, using tariffs set by carriers and agents
Organise completion of correct paperwork, including customs entries
Agree correct modes of transport, size of container etc
Track shipments and update customers with any delays, damages or lost goods
Manage customers and ensure repeat business We are looking for:

Experience within administration
Excellent customer service and communication skills
Someone who is organised and keen to learn
Good MS Office skills
Someone who keeps calm under pressure and can work to deadlines In return you can expect:

Salary £23k-£26k dep on experience
Hours - 9am-5.30pm Monday to Friday
Full training and progression into a freight forwarder role
Friendly team opportunity to work for an established brand
Parking available Please note that this is an office based role and potential candidates will need to be able to commute to Bradford each day.

If you are interested in this role, apply and submit your CV