European Freight Operations Clerk

Our client is a well-established freight forwarder with a base in North Yorkshire. Offering a worldwide freight forwarding services by air, road and sea and Warehouse and distribution from this site. With a well-established team of 15 our client is planning to continue to invest and expand the business either organically or by further acquisitions.We are now looking to recruit a European Operations Freight forwarding Clerk to join the successful team at there freight office near YorkYour role of European Freight Operations Co-ordinator will involve:* Extensive client liaison, building relationships and maximising the potential of the European Road freight client's business.* Extensive supplier liaison to develop reliable and cost-effective European services.* Calculating freight quotations for export and import freight shipments.* Completing operational administration including job cards and sending booking confirmation to the suppliers.* Raising all of the appropriate operational documentation including customs clearance formalities. * Managing the European road freight consignments in transit through to successful completion and delivery.* Invoicing out and completing the job files.In order to apply for the role, you will have: * Experience in forwarding in European Road Freight/Transport* Confident and clear communication skills.* Proven success of building customer and supplier relationships.* Strong negotiating skills.* Numerate with experience of calculating freight quotations.* Good IT (Microsoft) skills.Package & Benefits * Salary £28,000 to £31,000 * Pension * Plus 22 days holiday to start