Trainee Freight Agent (Job ID: 1914)
Company: ASCO UK Limited
Employment Type: Full Time/Permanent
Location:Aberdeen
Reporting to the Senior Freight Agent, the successful candidate will work as part of the Freight Agency team, primarily receiving, handling and despatching client freight; utilising road, air & sea freight shipping methods when despatching freight to and from their respective destinations/origins. Experience preferrable, but a trainee position will be considered. Roles and responsibilities are as follows:
General
•Ensure all freight is processed accurately using Optima WMS
•Plan and organise deliveries/shipments to ensure that deadlines are met
•Maintain records of all deliveries/shipments
•Ensure correct segregation and documentation of dangerous goods
•Send daily freight reports to clients
•Raise purchase orders using Microsoft Dynamics AX
•Loading and unloading of vehicles/racking/containers safely
•Maintain clean and safe working environment
Minimum Competencies (Skills, Knowledge and Behaviours)
•Excellent time management & organisational skills
•Effective communication
•Problem solving
•Excellent customer service skills
Minimum Qualifications
•Proficient use of the Microsoft suite
•Full clean UK Driving license
Desirable Qualifications/Competencies
•Forklift license
•Experience working in a warehouse environment
•Dangerous goods by sea
As you would expect from a highly progressive company, an attractive remuneration package is available to the successful applicant. When applying, your CV should include your current/most recent employment, which clearly demonstrates examples of the skills and behaviours required for the above role.
If you require any adjustments or would prefer an alternative method to apply as part of an inclusive recruitment process, please contact us at careers@ascoworld.com or by telephone on 01779 401131 and we'll be happy to help.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (ED&I)
ASCO is committed to supporting and promoting Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (ED&I). This commitment is embraced by our Group Board and our Management Board and informs all of our activities and their impact on our customers, employees and our stakeholders.
