Freight Coordinator

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

Job summary

A leading logistics provider in Exeter is looking for an experienced Freight Coordinator to manage air and ocean freight shipments. The successful candidate will coordinate import and export processes, ensuring compliance and timely delivery. Excellent knowledge of international shipping and customs procedures is necessary. The role offers a competitive salary of up to £35,000 along with a yearly performance bonus and benefits, including a pension scheme and 25 days of holiday.

Benefits

Competitive salary with yearly performance bonus

Company pension scheme matched up to 8%

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Cycle to Work scheme

Enhanced maternity & paternity pay

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Experience in air and/or ocean freight forwarding (import and export) essential.
• Strong understanding of international shipping processes and customs procedures required.
• Knowledge of customs systems such as CDS/CHIEF is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate air and ocean freight shipments (import and export).
• Manage day-to-day operations and liaise with carriers.
• Prepare and manage relevant documentation, including customs entries.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external partners for shipment execution.

Skills

Air freight forwarding

Ocean freight forwarding

International shipping processes

Customs procedures

Carrier liaison

Job description

Freight Coordinator

Location: Exeter
Salary: Up to £35,000 + Yearly Performance Bonus + Excellent Benefits

We’re working with a well-established logistics and freight forwarding business seeking an experienced Air & Ocean Freight Coordinator to join their growing team in Exeter. This is an excellent opportunity for a freight professional with strong experience in international air and sea freight who enjoys managing shipments end to end within a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Planning and coordinating air and ocean freight shipments (import and export), ensuring cost-effective, compliant, and timely movement of goods.

• Managing day-to-day operations, including carrier bookings, liaising with airlines, shipping lines, overseas agents, and monitoring shipment progress.

• Preparing and managing all relevant documentation, including bills of lading, airway bills, customs entries, and invoicing.

• Coordinating with internal teams and external partners to ensure smooth end-to-end shipment execution.

Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience in air and/or ocean freight forwarding (import and export).

• Strong understanding of international shipping processes and customs procedures.

• Working knowledge of customs systems such as CDS/CHIEF.

Package & Benefits

• Competitive salary with yearly performance bonus

• Company pension scheme matched up to 8%

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

• Cycle to Work scheme

• Enhanced maternity & paternity pay

• Life assurance