European Export Operator

Our client, a freight forwarder is looking for a European Export Operator to join their office in Heywood Duties • Quoting customers directly freight costs for their requirements • Liaising with our Barcelona partner in order to supply high level customer services to our customers • Trailer load planning • Arranging and performing UK customs for exporting • Liaising with UK hauliers to arrange collections back to their facility • Building and developing relationships not only with customs but also overseas partners • Full training and career development provided • Helping our French/German/Portugal/rest of Spain department when quite or holiday/sickness cover Requirements • Experience in freight forwarding an advantage but not essential • Proficiency with IT including Microsoft Excel • Excellent data entry skills with good attention to detail • Strong negotiation skills with the ability to build relationships with partner, customers and hauliers • Ability to work together within a team environment while also being self-motivated • Strong organisational skills and the capacity to manage multiple tasks effectively