JOB OF THE DAY: operations agent at Loomis International
Leading cross-border high-security logistics provider Loomis International is expanding its services and is on the hunt for a new member of staff.
Loomis International was recently announced as a sponsor of the UK Watch Awards, which is coming up on 20 October.
Based in Shepperton, the operations agent role is full time and permanent.
The full job description from Loomis International is below, and can also be found HERE:
The opportunity
You will join our Forwarding team in their daily duties, ensuring a smooth and efficient service for all clients.
You will have daily contact with the Transport and Storage teams, along with our key clients, prioritising work and ensuring internal procedures are adhered to at all times.
The successful candidate will be given full training on all computer systems and customs clearance software. We will give you a in-depth insight into the unique world of valuable cargo logistics.
Please click here for a full job description and person specification.
About you
Are you up for the challenge? We’re looking for candidates who are:
- Motivated – you’re hungry to learn and develop your skills
- Flexible – you’re open to change and adaptable across a variety of situations
- Confident – with great communication skills and the ability to cultivate meaningful, positive relationships with both clients and colleagues
- Collaborative – you’re an effective performer, both alone and as part of a team
- Process-driven – able to understand, follow and implement SOPs and company guidelines
Ideally, you’ll:
- Have experience in office environments
- Have excellent attention to detail
- Have attained a minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade 9-4/A*- C (or equivalent) including Maths and English
However, we’re more interested in your passion and drive than the qualifications you have previously completed, so we welcome applications from all academic backgrounds. While we welcome applications from all nationalities, candidates must have the continued right to work in the UK, as Loomis doesn’t currently offer sponsorship.
We also have some specific security criteria that you will need to meet:
- You must be able to pass criminal record, personal credit and ID checks
- You must have verifiable 5-year employment/unemployment/educational history
What we offer
Our customer is never far from our minds, and neither are you.
- Starting salary of £27,500 per year
- Generous basic annual leave plus bank holidays
- Pension scheme
- MyRewards – over 3000 discounts for everyday life
- Long Service
- Cycle To Work
- Refer a Friend scheme
- Free tea and coffee at all locations
- A fun and inclusive team working environment
We encourage applications regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital and civil status, parenthood and disability. We aim to create a diverse and inclusive workplace, based on a variety of perspectives and a diversity of thinking.
We look forward to receiving your application.
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We particularly welcome applications from women, who are currently underrepresented in this area. All appointments will be made on merit.
