HRGO are currently recruiting for a Freight Forwarder on behalf of a large multinational logistics and shipping company based in North Shields. They have on site parking and fantastic transport links making them ideally located for candidates from Newcastle, Sunderland, Gateshead and surrounding areas. This is an exciting position, and you will have the opportunity to experience the operational side of logistics at one of Europe's leading logistics companies. Monitoring & following up on quotations & profitability, you will be negotiating freight rates with both clients and international subcontractors that will require to be constantly managed and developed as part of the process, identifying opportunities to maximise growth within your function, along the way.

Benefits:

• A market leading salary package to attract the best candidates
• Contributory Pension Scheme and Life Assurance cover
• Unlimited free ferry travel for up to 4 guest between Dover and Calais/ Newcastle and Amsterdam
• Fantastic progression opportunities in a world renowned business

The Role:

Specialise in moving cargo? Are you a fantastic organiser? Have you the ability to set up a new company? Strong geographical knowledge? We are passionate about delivering an excellent service to our customers and our business is expanding within the UK. We are currently looking for a Freight Forwarder to join our business in Newcastle. If you're looking for a role within a dynamic, enthusiastic & fast paced environment, with a willingness to succeed... we have the role for you!

Working Mon - Fri, 08:00 - 17:00, with a high degree of flexibility where required, you will be tasked with taking responsibility for developing our freight forwarding activities between the UK and Europe, either via your own direct clients or by assisting our own core traffic departments. You shall be dealing with quotations, bookings and general enquiries always ensuring customer satisfaction remains a key focus. Developing and evaluating opportunities for Freight Management, alongside dealing with all subcontractors, when allocating work for delivery & collection.

The Candidate:

We are seeking someone who has at least two years' experience, within the International Freight Forwarding/Logistics industry, ideally with operational experience of all modes of transport, but European road freight as a minimum. Do you have the confidence and acumen to set up and develop a new branch of our business? Sound like an ideal position for you??? ... we look forward to hearing from you.