Freight manager Work, Jobs in Basildon (with Salaries)

Freight Forwarding Operator
Albini e Pitigliani Spa —Basildon
- £28,000 - £30,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Business development
- Analysis skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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Growth Account Manager
Veson Nautical —London
- Full-time
- English
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
Trade Compliance Coordinator - Heathrow
Albini e Pitigliani Spa —London
- £27,500 a year
- Full-time
- English
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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Claims Adjuster / Senior Claims Adjuster - Marine
Tokio Marine HCC —London
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Computer skills
- Time management
Logistics Specialist (9-month Fixed-term Contract)
Too Good To Go —London
- Hybrid work
- English
- Analysis skills
- Organisational skills
12d
Associate Transport Planner
HDR —London
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Business development
- Bachelor's degree
Shipping Legal Counsel
Shell Energy —London
- Full-time
- English
- Analysis skills
- AI
Shipping Legal Counsel
Shell —London
- Full-time
- English
- Analysis skills
- AI
Retail Supervisor
Paul UK - St Pancras —London
- £13.81 an hour
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Hotel
- Bakery
- Employee assistance programme
- Flexible schedule
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Kuehne+Nagel —London
- From £15,600 a year
- Monday to Friday
- Customer service
12d
Senior Asset Engineer [Geotechnics]
Network Rail —Blackfriars Station
- £55,596 - £67,813 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Analysis skills
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
2d
Senior Project Engineer [Track]
Network Rail —Blackfriars Station
- £55,596 - £67,813 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- Annual leave
12d
Assistant Design Engineer [E&P] [EMC]
Network Rail —Blackfriars Station
- £30,904 - £39,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- Mentoring
- Electrical Engineering
- Free parking
- Annual leave
2d
Python Risk Developer - Vice President
Citi —London
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Software troubleshooting
- AI
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Senior Design Engineer [E&P] [TPM]
Network Rail —Blackfriars Station
- £55,596 - £67,813 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- Free parking
- Annual leave
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Freight Forwarding Operator

Albini e Pitigliani Spa -
Basildon

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
£28,000 - £30,000 a year
3 days ago

Benefits

Annual leave
Company pension
Employee assistance programme
Private medical insurance
Employee discount

Qualifications

Microsoft Word
Stakeholder liaison
Freight forwarding experience
Administrative support experience
Logistics
Process improvement
Microsoft Office Suite
Complaint handling
Business development
Analysis skills
Accounts Receivable Credit Control
Customer relationship management
Relationship management
Communication skills
Client onboarding compliance checks
Analytics

Full job description

We are looking for an experienced Freight Forwarding Operator to join our Team in our Basildon office.

Job type: Permanent, full time

Working Hours: Monday – Friday 08.30 hours – 17.30 hours – one-hour unpaid lunch

Salary: £28,000.00 - £30,000.00 per annum (salary negotiable, depending on experience)

About the role

Key Responsibilities:

Understand and execute the departments vision of good business development in order to ensure outstanding customer services to clients
Maintain the operations system ensuring customer bookings are accurately recorded
Maintain regular communication with sales teams reporting new sales leads and handover of shipments
Create new and maintain current SOPs for the department
Communicate quotations to the line manager/sales team within two hours of receipt and ensure all quotations are recorded on the system in one format
Implement and improve new efficiencies in customer workflow in conjunction with line manager
Maintain key accounts and ensure general enquiries are expedited
Update the CRM ensuring spot quotations are entered on to the system
Gain feedback where possible and follow up enquiries
Deal with customer/client complaints are expedited in the agreed timeline in accordance with SOPs
Aid Credit Control with collection of overdue payments from suppliers/clients
Ensure customer due diligence checks are completed for new customers
Maintain at all times high standards of personal quality, Health & safety and professionalism and actively promote all company policies and procedures
Represent the company in the best possible light at all times
Ensure to oversee client management and sub-contractor management in line with polices, practices and procedures
Ensure all financial transactions in compliance with Alpi organisational policy and procedures, legal requirements, and good practice guidelines
Ensure to carry out processes, practices in line with policies, practices, and procedures
Ensure customer Bookings are accurately taken & entered operations system, International, National and cross trade
Provide customers with accurate and cost-effective quotations within a timely fashion
Confirm quotations received by email (within half an hour)
Booking consignments with third party contractors
Quoting cross trade consignments
Booking deliveries in with customers
Liaising with suppliers / Origin Offices
Build strong relationships with customers
Invoicing and Administration

Skills, Experience and Competencies

Knowledge of road freight market rates and services, ability to quote accordingly.
Be able to prioritise own workload but also be able to work as part of a team.
Be fully conversant in IT skills e.g., Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel) and systems.
Have excellent communication skills over the telephone and e-mail.
Have experience with Excel reporting.
Have good team working skills.
Have good understanding of logistics processes and procedures.
Ability to work as part of a team as well and being confident independently
Demonstratable working administrative background
Must have analytical skills, with a high level of detail

Benefits that support you

Working at ALPI UK comes with a range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, financial future and life outside of work, including:

20 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
Loyalty holiday scheme, awarding 1 additional day's annual leave for each completed year of service, up to a maximum of 5 additional days
Milestone Day, an additional paid day off to celebrate a meaningful personal occasion of your choice
Enhanced pension contributions, increasing to a 9% employer contribution after 1 years’ service
Free annual pension and investment review with our independent financial adviser
Death in Service benefit equivalent to 3 times your annual salary after 6 months' service
Private Medical Insurance after 1 years’ service (subject to application and scheme eligibility)
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for you and eligible family members
Access to our employee discounts and benefits platform

About Us

ALPI UK is part of the Albini & Pitigliani Group, an international freight forwarding and logistics organisation with a history spanning more than 80 years. Established in Italy, the Group has grown into a global network providing logistics and supply chain solutions across international markets.

With locations across Essex, Manchester, Tamworth, Heathrow and Scotland, ALPI UK combines the strength and stability of a global business with the personal approach of a local team. We are proud to support customers across a wide range of industries through our expertise in freight forwarding, customs, warehousing and supply chain management.

Our success is built on the knowledge, commitment and expertise of our people. We foster a professional and collaborative working environment where individuals are empowered to take ownership, build strong relationships and deliver with confidence.

Everything we do is guided by our 'With C.A.R.E.' values:

Commitment
Accountability
Relationships
Expertise

These values shape the way we work, support our customers and collaborate with one another every day.

If you are looking to join a trusted international organisation where commitment, accountability, relationships and expertise are valued, and where you can make a meaningful contribution, we would love to hear from you.

Quick apply

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