Import / Export Trailer Operator

LV Logistics – Aberdeen, currently have an opportunity for an experienced Import/Export Trailer Operator to join our dynamic team. You will join us on a full time, permanent basis and in return will receive a competitive salary, depending on experience plus benefits including bonus and 25 days' leave. 

LV Logistics are a market leader in the shipping and transport industry, with 10 UK offices and many others in strategic locations across the globe.

Key responsibilities of our Freight Forwarder Opportunity:

• Arranging trailer imports and exports to Scandinavia and Holland.
• Working in a demanding office environment and balance conflicting priorities to keep up with progressive deadlines.
• Investigating and planning the most appropriate route for shipments, taking into account the nature of the goods, costs, transit times and security.
• Negotiating rates for transportation, shipping and handling costs and thereby quoting clients.
• Obtaining, checking and preparing documentation to meet customs and insurance requirements and any packing specifications.
• Ensuring trade compliance with other countries’ regulations and fiscal regimes.
• Maintaining current knowledge of relevant legislation, political situations and other factors that could affect the movement of freight.
• Strong customer focus, with the ability to effectively communicate and approach all situations with a calm and understanding manner.
• Developing and maintaining relationships with suppliers and both internal and external customers. Provide customers with accurate updates and deal with any customer queries/ complaints that may arise quickly and efficiently.
• Acting as a broker in customs negotiations worldwide to guide the freight efficiently through complex procedures.

What we are looking for in our Import/Export Trailer Operator opportunity:

• Essential - Good working knowledge of the freight forwarding industry.
• Desirable – Minimum 3 to 5 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Essential - Methodical thinker, with a keen attention to detail and analytical skills. Good IT capability and a strong and confident communicator.
• Essential - Motivated, resourceful, able to organise own workload and balance competing demands.

This is a great opportyunity to join a well-established, growing, enterprising business. If you feel you have the skills and experience to become our Import/Export Trailer Operator,thenplease click ‘apply’ today – we’d love to hear from you!