Freight Coordinator

White Recruitment; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits Package

Job summary

Freight International, a growing independent freight forwarder, is seeking an experienced Road Freight Operator/Coordinator to join our team in Weston-Super-Mare. You will focus on European road freight, handling both import and export with some sea freight exposure.

You’ll coordinate shipments end-to-end, build strong relationships with customers, hauliers and international partners, and ensure freight moves smoothly and on time.

Qualifications

• Practical freight forwarding experience, especially European road freight.
• Organised, commercially minded and customer focused.
• Comfortable working in a small entrepreneurial team.

Responsibilities

• Managing European road freight imports and exports end-to-end.
• Arranging collections and deliveries with hauliers.
• Preparing and checking shipping and customs documentation.
• Liaising with customers, suppliers and international partners.
• Tracking shipments and proactively resolving issues.
• Assisting with sea freight shipments when required.

Job description

Freight Coordinator (481705) Weston-Super-Mare, England

Salary: GBP30000 - GBP36000 per annum + Benefits Package

Join a growing freight forwarder where you can make a real impact.

Freight International is an independent, ambitious and fast-growing freight forwarding company based in Bristol. With a close-knit team of just 15 people, we’re building something exciting — and we’re looking for an experienced Road Freight Operator / Coordinator to join us.

This is a hands-on role focused primarily on European Road Freight, covering both Import and Export, with some exposure to Sea Freight.

The Role

You’ll be responsible for coordinating shipments from start to finish, building strong relationships with customers, hauliers and overseas partners, and ensuring freight moves smoothly, efficiently and on time.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing European road freight imports and exports
• Arranging collections and deliveries with hauliers
• Preparing and checking shipping and customs documentation
• Liaising with customers, suppliers and international partners
• Tracking shipments and proactively resolving issues
• Handling quotations and supporting customers with their freight requirements
• Assisting with sea freight shipments when required

About You

We’re looking for someone with practical freight forwarding experience, ideally with a strong background in European road freight. You’ll be organised, commercially minded and confident dealing with customers and suppliers.

You’ll also be someone who enjoys working in a smaller, entrepreneurial environment where your contribution genuinely matters.

What We Offer

• Monday–Friday, 08:00–17:00
• Bristol-based
• Opportunity to join a growing and ambitious independent forwarder
• A friendly, close-knit team environment
• Real opportunity for career development as the business grows
• A varied role with plenty of responsibility and autonomy

If you're an experienced European Road Freight professional looking for your next move and want to be part of an exciting growing business, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and come and grow with Freight International.

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