Sea Freight Forwarder

Brook Street Recruitment is delighted to be working with our Belfast client to recruit a new full time and permanent Sea Freight Forwarder



The company specialise in supply chain and intermodal freight transport solutions and the core business services are freight management, warehousing, the transportation of dangerous goods and the repatriation of human remains.



As part of the sea freight team, you will be responsible for arranging freight shipments from beginning to close, including: booking acceptance, arranging with shipping line, processing customs, creating documentation, follow up and invoicing, whilst providing first class customer service throughout.



Duties



Providing exceptional customer service to clients across Ireland

Liaising with overseas agents to manage consolidation of inbound LCL containers

Managing inbound customs clearance through Irish and UK customs systems

Arranging unstuffing and delivery throughout Ireland



Requirements

Excellent customer service skills

2 years` experience in freight forwarding. It would be preferable to have sea freight forwarding experience

Preferable - inbound customs clearance experience (3rd country)



Criteria

Preferably 2 years sea freight forwarding experience

Additional experience in LCL handling preferred

Experience in inbound and outbound customs processes required

Ongoing training provided in LCL and general sea freight forwarding



Benefits



Salary dependent on experience

Enrolment in company pension scheme

20 days paid holidays per year plus stat. days

Extra days annual leave based on length of service

Annual Bonus payment

Extensive training

Part of an experienced, committed team

Opportunity to get involved in NI children`s hospice charity events

Team bonding nights including a space on site for socialising.



Salary will be based on background



Please send CV to Colleen Farquharson via the apply link