Freight Coordinator

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

Job summary

A leading logistics recruitment agency in Winchester is seeking an experienced Freight Forwarder to manage road freight shipments. Candidates should have a strong understanding of logistics and excellent customer service skills. The role offers a competitive salary up to £35,000 and benefits including 25 days holiday and a pension scheme.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Contributory pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in road freight forwarding operations with a UK based forwarder.
• Experience in multimodal freight forwarding operations is 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

Excellent communication and customer service skills

Knowledge of customs clearance processes

Strong understanding of transport and global logistics

Job description

Freight Forwarder - Winchester

Up to £35,000

Job type: Permanent

Our client is looking for someone with experience in road freight forwarding operations operating from Winchester.

On offer:

• Salary up to £35,000 DOE
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Contributory pension scheme

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.