Freight Coordinator

WR Logistics; England; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics recruitment agency in the UK is seeking an experienced Freight Forwarder to manage road freight operations out of Southampton. Responsibilities include booking shipments, providing excellent customer service, and handling customs clearance processes. The ideal candidate will have experience in freight forwarding with strong communication skills. This permanent role offers a salary of up to £35,000 plus benefits.

Benefits

Salary up to £35,000 DOE

20 days holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Experience in road freight forwarding operations with a UK based forwarder required.
• Knowledge of customs clearance processes preferred but not essential.
• Experience in multimodal freight forwarding operations desirable.

Responsibilities

• Managing and processing predominantly road freight shipments.
• Booking shipments with shipping lines, agents, and hauliers.
• Providing exceptional customer service - tracking shipments and keeping clients updated.
• Handling customs clearance processes for imports and exports.
• Creating orders, negotiating rates, and managing invoices.
• Maximizing profit margins across accounts and shipments.

Skills

Experience in road freight forwarding operations

Excellent communication skills

Customer service skills

Job description

Freight Forwarder - Southampton - Up to £35,000

Our client is looking for someone with experience in Road freight forwarding operations operating from Southampton.

Job type: Permanent

Hours: 09:00 - 17:00

On offer:

Salary up to £35,000 DOE

20 days holiday plus bank holidays

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing and processing predominantly road freight shipments
• Booking shipments with shipping lines, agents, and hauliers
• Providing exceptional customer service - tracking shipments and keeping clients updated
• Handling customs clearance processes for imports and exports
• Creating orders, negotiating rates, and managing invoices
• Maximizing profit margins across accounts and shipments

Requirements:

• Experience in road freight forwarding operations with a UK based forwarder
• Experience in multimodal freight forwarding operations is desirable
• Knowledge of customs clearance processes (preferred but not essential)
• Strong understanding of transport and global logistics
• Excellent communication and customer service skills

WR Logistics are the #1 recruitment partner for all vacancies in the logistics industry. We recruit in the UK & USA for permanent jobs.

WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.