Freight Forwarder

Virtual Bridges; Belfast; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Belfast is seeking an experienced freight forwarding professional to manage multimodal shipments and lead the operations team. The role offers opportunities for career development and a supportive work environment, ensuring client satisfaction through excellent service. Join a high-performing team and make an impact with your expertise and leadership.

Benefits

Competitive salary + bonus potential

Pension scheme & benefits package

Career development opportunities

Supportive team environment

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Proven leadership and people management skills essential.
• Strong understanding of customs regulations and multimodal transport required.
• Comfortable using freight management systems and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day forwarding operations across air, sea, and road.
• Ensure smooth customs clearance and regulatory compliance.
• Drive process improvements and meet operational KPIs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Customer Service

Education

Experience in freight forwarding/logistics

Tools

Freight management systems

Microsoft Office

CDS/CHIEF systems

Job description

Are you an experienced freight forwarding professional ready to join a high-performing operations team?

Brook Street Recruitment is working on behalf of our client who is looking for a driven individual to oversee their freight forwarding activities in Belfast, managing multimodal shipments and delivering outstanding service to their clients.

What You'll Do

• Lead day-to-day forwarding operations (air, sea, and road) with a hands-on approach
• Manage and motivate the operations team to meet performance targets
• Ensure smooth customs clearance and regulatory compliance
• Liaise with carriers, agents, and suppliers to coordinate efficient transport
• Drive process improvements and ensure operational KPIs are met
• Work closely with customers to provide tailored logistics solutions
• Resolve escalations quickly and professionally
  
  

Criteria

• Previous experience in freight forwarding/logistics (import & export)
• Strong understanding of customs regulations and multimodal transport
• Proven leadership and people management skills
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities
• Comfortable using freight management systems and Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of CDS/CHIEF systems and AEO procedures would be beneficial
  
  

Benefits

• Competitive salary + bonus potential
• Pension scheme & benefits package
• Career development opportunities
• Supportive team environment
• On-site parking
  
  

Ready to take the next step in your logistics career? Apply now and be part of a company where your experience and leadership will drive real impact.

Salary negotiable based on experience

Send your CV via the apply link to Colleen Farquharson

Brook Street NMR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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