Freight Administrator

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Job description

Freight Administrator required. Perhaps you have some exposure to the Freight industry already or you will have administration and customer service experience from another industry.

Based in central Southampton, you will be working for a global company that operate with 300+ offices within 150+ Countries, you will essentially be responsible for handling all Import bookings for customers looking to book freight shipments.

Administration / data entry is a primary part of this role, but customer service is equally important. You will be the point of contact for the customer when It comes to inputting bookings on the system and then keeping in contact with the customer with regards tracking the shipment.

Your key skills and experience will include:

Accuracy
Attention to detail
Communication skills (email and phone)
Customer service / focus
Time management
Proactive

Whilst personality and showing the right attributes are often used clichés, this is actually very true for this company. You will naturally be expected to show a willingness to learn and show that you are interested in this job for the right reasons rather than "just" any job. Your willingness to help others and be a team player are also expected to be on point - and this plays a part in your potential yearly bonus!

Annual Salary:

£20,000 - £22,000

Discretionary annual bonus (normally paid during the Summer months)

20 Days Holiday + Bank Holiday (This increases in increments to 22 days Holiday after 5yrs service)

Auto Enrol Pension Scheme

Working Hours Monday to Friday 9am - 5.30pm

Free parking available on site / close by