Our client is a well-established freight forwarding and logistics provider who pride themselves on offering a bespoke service to their customers by choosing the best transport solutions with complete flexibility in the choice of routings, systems and price. They are completely neutral and are not tied to corporate strategies or global buying polices. Finding the fastest and most cost-effective transport solutions whether that is by air, sea or road or contract logistics.
We are now recruiting for the Manchester office which is based in Altrincham for a Freight Forwarding Sea Freight Exports Clerk

Key duties and responsibilities:

* Use of CW1 system to complete Export documentation and operational processes.
* Communicate effectively with the customer to obtain relevant information and ensure their needs are met.
* Taking sea freight exports bookings
* Ensure legislative compliance in all areas.
* Maintain Customer profiles/SOP's
* Resolve customer issues and escalate where support is needed.
* Liaise with approved third-parties to arrange carriage of goods to various worldwide destinations.
* Raise payable invoices to customers and overseas agents in accordance with agreed rates and tariffs, whilst monitoring financial Profit & Loss levels on own shipments.
* Complete all administration functions in accordance with company policy and procedures.

Salary & Benefits

* Salary: £30,000-£35,000 Circa
* Annual leave; 31 days. Increases after 3 years' service by 1 day a year, up to a further 5 days.
* Volunteer Day: Additional 1 day per year paid to give back to the local community.
* HSF: Health cash plan service that the company contributes to.
* Fresh fruit delivered weekly to all offices.
* Paid sick leave, after probation.
* EAP Program.
* Long service financial rewards
* Hours: 9am - 5.30pm