Air & Sea Freight Coordinator

WR Logistics; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading freight forwarding and logistics business is seeking an experienced Sea & Air Freight Operator in Portsmouth. The role involves arranging import and export movements, processing documentation, and maintaining customer relationships. Candidates should have at least 3 years of experience in sea and air freight. The position offers a competitive salary, hybrid working options after probation, and comprehensive benefits including medical insurance and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Competitive salary package with bonus scheme

Hybrid working after probation

Company pension scheme

Health & wellbeing programme

Private medical & dental insurance

Life insurance

Company events

Sick pay

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in sea and air exports.
• Previous experience with imports and export documentation.
• Strong written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Arranging import and export movements via sea and air.
• Liaising with shipping lines, hauliers, and overseas partners.
• Providing accurate updates to customers.

Skills

Sea freight management

Air freight management

Customer relationship management

Negotiation skills

Documentation processing

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word)

Job description

Sea & Air Freight Operator

Location: Portsmouth

Salary: up to 32,000 + Benefits

Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday (Hybrid working available after probation)

We are recruiting on behalf of a leading freight forwarding and logistics business that has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality transport solutions across Europe and beyond. Following continued growth, they are now looking to expand their Sea & Air department with an experienced Sea & Air Freight Operator.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a proven background in sea and air freight to join a dynamic and supportive team, with the chance to contribute to the growth of a key business division.

Air and Ocean Freight Coordinator

Duties

• Arranging import and export movements via sea and air (FCL, LCL, cross-trade).
• Liaising with shipping lines, hauliers, overseas partners, and agents.
• Providing accurate updates to customers and ensuring smooth transit.
• Quoting for new business and negotiating rates with carriers and clients.
• Processing export documentation (bills of lading, air waybills, certificates of origin, etc.).
• Maintaining strong relationships with existing and new customers.
• Updating transport software and ensuring accurate records.
• Supporting insurance claim processes where required.

Experience Required

• Minimum 3 years' experience in sea and air exports.
• Previous experience with imports and export documentation.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word).
• Strong written and spoken English.
• Excellent communication skills with a positive, proactive approach.

What's On Offer

• Competitive salary package with bonus scheme
• Hybrid working (full office-based during probation)
• Company pension scheme
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Private medical & dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Company events
• Sick pay

WR Logistics are the #1 recruitment partner for all vacancies in the logistics industry. We recruit UK wide for permanent and contract jobs. WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.