Freight Coordinator

White Recruitment Construction; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in the UK is seeking an experienced Freight Coordinator to manage end-to-end shipments. You will ensure excellent service to key accounts while handling various freight modalities, including Sea, Air, Road, and Multi-modal. The role requires proven experience in freight forwarding and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. You will enjoy a salary ranging from £27,000 to £40,000, flexible working hours, and opportunities for career progression within a supportive team.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Benefits package

Career progression

Qualifications

• Proven experience working for a Freight Forwarder.
• Strong knowledge of at least one freight modality.
• Organised and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day import and export shipments.
• Handle key blue-chip accounts and deliver exceptional customer service.
• Raise and manage job files and shipping documentation.

Skills

Sea Freight

Air Freight

Road Freight

Multi-modal Freight

Customs / Import / Export

Tools

in-house freight management system

Job description

Freight Coordinator – Join the UK’s Fastest Growing Freight Forwarder!

Location: Newcastle
Salary: £27,000 – £40,000 DOE
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Holidays: 25 days + benefits package

Working hours – business hours including flexible finish on Fridays

Are you an experienced Freight Coordinator / Freight Forwarder looking to join a business that’s going places?

This multi-site, global logistics company is officially recognised as one of the fastest growing freight forwarders in the UK and is currently building a high-performing super team at their expanding office.

If you have experience in Sea Freight, Air Freight, Road Freight or Multimodal within a freight forwarding environment, this is a genuine career-defining opportunity with long-term progression.

The Role – Freight Coordinator

You’ll be responsible for managing shipments end-to-end while delivering outstanding service to key accounts.

Key responsibilities:

• Manage day-to-day import and export shipments (Sea, Air, Road & Multi-modal)

• Handle key blue-chip accounts and deliver exceptional customer service

• Raise and manage job files and shipping documentation

• Invoice jobs on completion

• Negotiate with suppliers, carriers and partners

• Work closely with the sales team on quotations and shipment updates

• Process jobs using the company’s in-house freight management system

What We’re Looking For

Essential experience:

• Proven experience working for a Freight Forwarder

• Strong knowledge of at least one of the following:

  • Sea Freight

  • Air Freight

  • Road Freight

  • Multi-modal Freight

  • Customs / Import / Export

You’ll be:

• Organised and detail-oriented

• Confident managing multiple shipments at once

• Customer-focused and commercially aware

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, growing environment

The Package

• £27,000 – £40,000 salary (depending on experience)

• 25 days holiday

• Benefits package discussed at interview

• Real career progression within a rapidly growing UK freight forwarder

• Supportive, ambitious and high-energy team environment

Why Join?

• Join the UK’s fastest growing freight forwarding business

• Be part of a company that is investing heavily in growth and people

• Excellent long-term career development opportunities

• Work with a modern, forward-thinking logistics business

Apply now if you’re a Freight Coordinator, Freight Forwarder, Import/Export Clerk, or Multimodal Operator looking for your next big step.