Davies Turner have an exciting opportunity for an Import Gateway Coordinator to join the team.
Location: Colnbrook, SL3 0BQ
Salary: Circa £25,000-30,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
About Us:
Davies Turner Air Cargo is a British based multimodal freight forwarder specialising in logistics, e-commerce and warehousing.
As one of the largest independent freight forwarding companies in the UK we manage freight from around the world, by road and rail, through the air and across the oceans.
The business remains family owned and was founded in 1870 with 19 branches across the U.K. Our turnover is in excess of £250 million and rapidly growing with nearly 1,000 colleagues.
Import Gateway Coordinator – The Role:
We are looking for someone to join our Inbound Gateway team as an Import Gateway Coordinator.
In this varied role you will work with our customers to provide them with import and cross-trade quotations.
The role involves reviewing past quotations and shipments to maximise the opportunity to secure business, following up on quotations to assist in future pricing decisions, liaising with our overseas partners to obtain rates and monitoring the progress of shipments around the world. You will also identify opportunities to consolidate shipments and reconcile overseas partners invoices.
You will build close working relationships with customers, overseas partners as well as internal teams so good communication skills are key in this role. Continuous support and comprehensive training will be provided as we are committed to helping you develop your skills and knowledge to allow you to grow your career with Davies Turner.
Import Gateway Coordinator – You:
For this Inbound Gateway opportunity, we are looking for someone with the following skills and experience:
- Previous experience in an airfreight environment preferred
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to adapt and problem solve with an optimistic outlook
- Excellent attention to detail
- Strong work ethic and desire to continually learn and improve
- Positive and helpful attitude
In addition, you'll also need the right to work in the UK, as we are not able to offer sponsorship for work permits.
Import Gateway Coordinator – Benefits*:
- Up to 25 days holidays plus Bank Holidays
- Life cover
- Profit related pay
- Defined contribution pension scheme
- Discounted store/shopping benefit scheme
- Private healthcare
- Car parking
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Industry recognised training
We believe this role presents an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to grow their career in the freight industry.
To apply for this exciting Import Gateway Coordinator opportunity, please click ‘Apply' now.
- Please note: Some benefits are subject to a qualifying period