administrative assistant Castle Donington, England
Job description
My Car Import are the UK’s leading vehicle importer for private individuals and trade clients and are looking for a well organised and meticulous Freight Administrator to join our team.
Our office centres around the process of importing vehicles from overseas to the UK for our clients and completing the necessary testing and UK registration.
Our ideal candidate will have experience of working in a busy administrative role. Previous freight experience is preferred although not essential as full training will be provided. We require a team member that is extremely well organised and efficient, who has the capability to self-manage their workload and is a highly effective planner.
We are looking for someone who is a great communicator, both with our clients and within our existing team.
Day to day tasks will include:
· Organising new client orders and planning their vehicles into container loads
· Booking clients vehicles with our worldwide shipping agents and liaising with clients during the initial phases of shipping arrangements
· Ensuring prompt loading of vehicles to our overseas agents
· Notifying clients of shipping progress and arrival updates
· Checking timely sailing of containers and obtaining the necessary shipping and customs documents
· Communicating with our customs department to ensure that efficient customs entries are made upon container arrivals
· Liaising with our accounts department to ensure local port charges are paid ahead of container arrivals
· Organising vehicle deliveries and container haulage to our facility
We are looking for a dedicated and reliable person to join our existing team and develop into an integral role within our business. We offer very friendly, aspirational and positive working conditions with a warm and welcoming existing team. We are a company that is keen to reward success and initiative and has respect for everyone’s part to play in what we can achieve together.
This is a great opportunity for someone who:
· Relishes the challenge of working in a fast paced office environment
· Takes great care in their standard of work and has a meticulous nature
· Wants to work for a company that respects everyone’s part to play in what we achieve
Package includes:
· Salary of £23,000 to £25,000, based on experience
· Auto enrolment into pension scheme
· 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays
· Enrolment into our employee benefit discount scheme
· Opportunity to work for a family run business with a fun and friendly atmosphere and a happy work environment
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £23,000.00-£25,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
