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Job Title


Freight Forwarder


Company : ALS Recruiting Ltd


Location : Redditch, England


Created : 2025-07-20


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Job Title: Road Freight Operator (Air freight - bonus)Location: Redditch, WorcestershireSalary: £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 securedDealing with time-critical shipmentsEnsure 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 shipmentsStrong knowledge of Road and Air freightProficiency 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!