Freight Forwarder

Reed Specialist Recruitment; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics provider in Aberdeen is seeking an organised and proactive Freight Forwarder. This role involves coordinating shipments across air, road, and sea, arranging necessary documentation while communicating with clients and logistics partners. The ideal candidate will have freight forwarding experience and strong communication skills. Our supportive team environment offers opportunities for growth, 39 days holiday, and overtime options, along with additional benefits like on-call payments.

Benefits

39 days holiday

Overtime available

£125 on-call payment every 9 weeks

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience in air, road, or sea freight forwarding is highly desirable.
• Candidates from internal logistics or transport backgrounds are also welcome.
• Strong communication and coordination skills are essential.
• Ability to work accurately in a fast-paced environment is expected.
• A customer-focused, solutions-driven mindset is needed.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the movement of goods across air, road, and sea.
• Arrange documentation and customs requirements for shipments.
• Communicate with clients, suppliers, and logistics partners.
• Track shipments and resolve delays efficiently.
• Prepare shipping paperwork, invoices, and compliance records.

Skills

Air freight forwarding experience

Road freight forwarding experience

Sea freight forwarding experience

Strong communication skills

Coordination skills

Customer-focused mindset

Ability to work accurately in a fast-paced environment

Job description

Freight Forwarder – Aberdeen

We're looking for an organised, proactive Freight Forwarder to join a busy logistics team in Aberdeen. If you enjoy coordinating shipments, solving problems and keeping operations moving, this role offers plenty of variety and room to grow.

What you’ll do

• Coordinate the movement of goods across air, road and sea
• Arrange transport, carriers, documentation and customs requirements
• Communicate with clients, suppliers and logistics partners
• Prepare and manage shipping paperwork, invoices and compliance records
• Track shipments, resolve delays and handle issues in transit
• Provide costings, quotes and routing options to deliver efficient solutions

What we’re looking for

• Air, road or sea freight forwarding experience is highly desirable
• We will also consider candidates from internal logistics or transport backgrounds
• Strong communication and coordination skills
• Ability to work accurately in a fast‑paced environment
• A customer‑focused, solutions‑driven mindset

What’s on offer

• Aberdeen‑based role
• 39 days holiday
• Overtime available
• £125 on‑call payment every 9 weeks
• Supportive team environment with opportunities to develop your skills