Freight Forwarder in Redditch

Job description

Job Title: Road Freight Operator (Air freight - bonus)

Location: Redditch, Worcestershire

Salary: £32,000 - £36,000 (Dependent on Experience)

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced Road Freight Operator with time-critical experience to join our industry leading client in Redditch. This role involves handling predominantly Road freight operations from start to finish. Experience of Air freight would be a bonus. The ideal candidate will ensure all shipments comply with UK and international customs regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process import and export operations for Road and Air freight.
• Quoting and Pricing, ensuring best rates are secured
• Dealing with time-critical shipments
• Ensure compliance with HMRC regulations and customs requirements.
• Liaise with freight forwarders, carriers, and government agencies.
• Manage customs documentation and duty/VAT calculations.
• Stay up to date with, CNS, Destin8, Cargowise, CDS, CHIEF, and industry regulations.
• Provide customer updates and resolve customs-related queries.

Key Requirements:

• Previous experience as a Freight Forwarder in freight forwarding or logistics.
• Proven experience in handling time-critical shipments
• Strong knowledge of Road and Air freight
• Proficiency with customs systems (e.g., CDS, CHIEF, Destin8, Sequoia).
• Understanding of commodity codes, duties, VAT, and trade agreements.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

This is an excellent role with a company that is actively growing their business! The company offers great progression and annual salary reviews which are industry recognised!

Don't miss out on this excellent opportunity!

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Redditch

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

14-07-2025

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English