Freight Forwarder

Executive Mandate Specification

Do you have experience in in moving cargo? Are you outgoing and confident? Have you the ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines?

Due to continued investment and organic growth, Westmond Logistics are currently recruiting for an experienced Freight Forwarder to join our team at our Bangor, Northern Ireland office.

If you’re looking for a role within a dynamic, enthusiastic & fast paced environment, with a willingness to succeed then Westmond Logistics is the career you have been looking for.

Working Mon - Thur, 09:00 – 17:30 and Fri 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.

We are seeking someone who has at least two years’ experience, within the Freight Forwarding / Logistics industry, ideally with operational experience of road freight.

The Role

• Day-to-day running of the Freight Forwarding Department
• Developing relationships with both customers & third-party hauliers
• Liaise with sub-contractors to arrange carriage of goods
• Monitor Customer Service Satisfaction
• Seeking out new opportunities
• Using our platforms to generate new business
• Basic customs knowledge

Interested? Apply now!

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Company pension

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Yearly bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Bangor, BT19: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Freight Forwarding: 3 years (required)

Work Location: One location

Statutory Executive Benefits & Governance

• Executive Health, Vision & Dental Coverage with Global Provider Options
• Corporate Pension Auto-Enrolment / 401(k) Retirement Plan with Fiduciary Matching
• Annual Discretionary Performance Incentive & Long-Term Equity Participation
• Executive Leave Allotment, Statutory Holidays & Dedicated Health Care Reserves
• US Department of Labor & E-Verify Work Authorization Sponsorship