Trainee Import/Export Coordinator

Simarco International Ltd; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000

Job description

Simarco is an established, award-winning provider of international logistic and freight services, offering a wide range of tailored solutions for clients throughout the UK, Europe, and globally across all worldwide trade routes.

At Simarco, we understand that global trade and industry markets are continually changing and expanding to meet customer needs. That's why our logistics, air, sea/ocean freight forwarding, road haulage & distribution, and warehousing solutions are not only flexible but also tailored to meet clients' individual and ever-changing requirements.

Position:

• Liaising with hauliers and the internal transport team
• Providing a high level of customer service at all times and building good business relationships with clients
• Liaising with customers, overseas agents, and shipping lines
• Administration tasks
• Maintaining commercial awareness at all times
• Any duties/tasks as requested by your Line Manager or a Director.

Requirements:

• Work harmoniously with others, respond positively to instructions and suggestions, share critical information, adopt high standards of communication, show enthusiasm and willingness to succeed, value working relationships, and positively challenge current practices to improve efficiencies.
• Be regularly present and punctual, complete work accurately and timely, commit to doing the best possible job, and maintain high standards of work with great attention to detail.
• Comply with and promote all safety policies, encourage others to adopt the same approach, take personal responsibility for their own safety and that of others, and report all breaches of health and safety.
• Follow detailed procedures and ensure accuracy.
• GCSE or A Level qualification in English and Maths.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to work to deadlines with accuracy.
• Ability to work well within a small team and use own initiative.
• Computer literate with commercial acumen.
• Flexible and adaptable attitude with a willingness to learn new skills.

Other information:

This is a great opportunity for an individual seeking a role that provides full support and training with a clear pathway for career and personal development.

Other rewards include:

• 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
• Discount Platform
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Full training and support
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee assistance program
• Extensive learning opportunities
• Employee Engagement Forum
• Reward and Recognition programme
• Pay Day Treat Days
• Monday to Friday 9:00 – 17:30 with a 1-hour lunch