Air & Sea Freight Coordinator

WR Logistics; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading freight forwarding company in Portsmouth is seeking an experienced Sea & Air Freight Operator to manage sea and air services. The role requires at least 3 years of experience and strong communication skills. You will arrange import/export movements, liaise with partners, and ensure smooth transit. The position offers a competitive salary package, hybrid working options, and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Bonus scheme

Hybrid working

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

• Support the day-to-day management of sea and air services.
• Arrange import and export movements via sea and air.
• Liaise with shipping lines and overseas partners.

Skills

Sea and air exports experience

Communication skills

Written and spoken English

Proactive approach

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Job description

Overview

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.

Air and Ocean Freight Coordinator

Responsibilities

• You will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day management of sea and air services, ensuring the smooth relay of information between customers, partners, and subcontractors.
• 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 / Qualifications

• 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

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