Freight Administrator

ALS Recruiting Solutions; Bradford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading freight forwarding company in Bradford is seeking an experienced Freight Forwarding Operator to manage import and export shipments across air, road, and sea. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in freight forwarding, a strong knowledge of customs compliance, and excellent communication skills. The role offers a competitive salary, 25 days of holiday, healthcare, and an annual bonus, along with great career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Private healthcare

Annual bonus

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience within the freight forwarding industry.
• Strong understanding of air, road, and sea freight operations.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage shipments for import and/or export operations.
• Handle air, road, and sea freight movements.
• Communicate with customers and overseas agents.
• Prepare and process shipping documentation.
• Ensure customs compliance for shipments.

Skills

Experience in freight forwarding

Understanding of import/export operations

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Customer-focused approach

Job description

Freight Forwarding Operator - Imports / Exports (Air, Road & Sea)

Location: Bradford | Permanent | Competitive salary + benefits

We are recruiting on behalf of a rapidly growing freight forwarding business that is looking to appoint an experienced Freight Forwarding Operator to support its ongoing expansion.

This is a hands‑on position suited to someone with solid industry experience who is comfortable managing import and/or export movements across air, road, and sea freight.

Key responsibilities

• Managing shipments from start to finish for import and/or export operations
• Handling air, road, and sea freight movements
• Liaising with customers, overseas agents, and carriers
• Preparing, checking, and processing all shipping documentation
• Ensuring customs compliance and smooth delivery of shipments

About you

• Proven experience within the freight forwarding industry
• Strong understanding of import or export operations
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Confident communicator with a customer‑focused approach

What’s on offer

• Competitive salary
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Private healthcare
• Annual bonus
• Opportunity to join a growing, ambitious business with excellent long‑term career prospects

If you’re an experienced freight forwarding professional looking for your next step in Bradford, this could be a great opportunity.