Freight Coordinator

WR Logistics; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Glasgow is seeking a Freight Coordinator to manage client shipments. The role involves issuing quotes, arranging shipments, and ensuring customs clearance. The ideal candidate has experience in freight forwarding and strong communication skills. This position offers a competitive salary between £27K - £31K, medical insurance, and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Pension scheme

Up to 25 days holiday

Profit related bonus scheme

Discounted store/shopping benefits

On site parking

Qualifications

• Experience in Freight Forwarding, either Import or Export.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Ability to manage shipments and customs clearance.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of client shipments including quotes and arrangements.
• Ensure timely delivery of shipments.
• Build relationships with clients and partners.

Skills

Freight Forwarding experience

Road Freight

Sea Freight

Customs

Customer Service

Job description

Overview

Freight Coordinator - £27K - £31K - Glasgow. Freight Coordinator required for a Sunday Times top 250, family owned Logistics company who have recently celebrated their 150th year!

The Package

• Circa £27K - £31K
• Medical Insurance
• Pension scheme - contributory after 1 year service.
• Up to 25 days holiday including bank holidays
• Profit related bonus scheme
• Monday to Friday - business hours
• Discounted store/shopping benefit scheme
• On site parking

The Company

A British based multimodal freight forwarder specialising in logistics, e-commerce and warehousing. The business remains family owned and was founded in 1870 with 18 branches across the U.K. As one of the largest independent freight forwarding companies in the UK we manage freight from around the world, by road and rail, through the air and across the oceans.

The Role

This varied role involves working closely with our clients to manage all aspects of their shipments. This ranges from issuing quotes, arranging shipments, managing the customs clearance process and everything else through to ensuring the client receives their shipments on time. You will build close working relationships with clients, overseas partners as well as internal teams so good communication skills are key in this role. Continuous support and training will be given as we aim to help you develop your skills and knowledge to allow you to grow your career.

Ideal Requirements

• Freight Forwarding experience - Import or Export
• Road Freight
• Sea Freight
• Customs
• Customer Service
• #Freight

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

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