Freight Coordinator

White Recruitment Construction; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics provider in Chandlers Ford seeks a Freight Coordinator to manage multi-modal freight operations across road, air, and sea. This role involves coordinating shipments, ensuring compliance with freight documentation, and providing excellent customer service. The ideal candidate has experience in the logistics sector and strong organisational skills. Join an expanding team that offers competitive salaries and opportunities for career progression within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Opportunities for progression

Supportive operations team

Qualifications

• Experience within the freight, transport, or logistics sector.
• Strong understanding of operational freight processes.
• Excellent organisational skills to manage shipments.
• Confident communicator with customer focus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate multi-modal freight operations for imports and exports.
• Manage European road freight movements and courier shipments.
• Oversee shipments from booking to delivery.
• Provide customer service and maintain communication.
• Prepare freight quotations and manage documentation.
• Complete customs documentation and compliance.

Skills

Experience in UK freight sector

Organisational skills

Customer-focused mindset

Freight documentation understanding

Job description

Position: Freight Coordinator – Multi-Modal Operations
Location: Chandlers Ford
Salary: Up to £35,000 (depending on experience)
Hours: Monday to Friday | 37.5 hours per week

About the Role

Are you looking to progress your career in multi-modal freight operations? This is an excellent opportunity to join one of Europe’s leading specialist logistics providers, delivering tailor-made freight solutions across road, air, rail, and sea.

With a strong reputation in hazardous and regulated goods, the business supports complex freight movements across the UK and Europe. As the company enters an exciting phase of growth through 2025 and beyond, they are now seeking a Freight Coordinator to join their close-knit operations team in Chandlers Ford.

The Role: Freight Coordinator – Multi-Modal Operations

In this role, you will manage end-to-end freight movements across multiple transport modes, acting as the central point of coordination between customers, carriers, and internal teams. You’ll ensure shipments move efficiently, compliantly, and on time-delivering a high-quality service across European and UK networks.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate multi-modal freight operations including road, air, and sea for import and export consignments.
• Manage European road freight movements and time-critical courier shipments.
• Oversee shipments from booking through to final delivery, ensuring full operational visibility.
• Provide outstanding customer service, maintaining clear and proactive communication throughout the shipment lifecycle.
• Prepare and issue freight quotations, rates, and service options.
• Produce and manage shipping documentation, including Bills of Lading, commercial invoices, and Letters of Credit where required.
• Complete customs documentation and ensure compliance with import/export procedures.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience within the UK freight, transport, or logistics sector (road freight, courier, or multi-modal experience preferred).
• A strong understanding of operational freight processes and documentation.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple shipments and deadlines.
• Confident communicator with a customer-focused mindset.
• Experience with hazardous or dangerous goods is advantageous but not essential-full training will be provided.
• A proactive team player who thrives in a fast-paced operational environment.

Why Join?

• Join a market-leading specialist in multi-modal freight and hazardous goods logistics.
• Be part of a supportive, knowledgeable operations team.
• Clear opportunities for progression and long-term career development.
• Competitive salary and the chance to grow with a business in an exciting expansion phase.