Freight Forwarder

Brook Street; Belfast; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Freight Forwarder to join a well-established logistics team in Mallusk. This role involves coordinating import and export shipments, managing shipping documentation, and ensuring compliance with international trade regulations. Ideal candidates have proven freight forwarding experience and strong organisational skills. The position offers a competitive salary up to £35,000 and excellent career progression opportunities within the freight sector.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Supportive team environment

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have previous freight forwarding experience - 100% essential.
• Strong familiarity with customs procedures and documentation.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate import and export shipments across road, air, and sea.
• Prepare and manage all shipping documentation.
• Provide quotations and negotiate rates with suppliers and clients.

Skills

Freight forwarding experience

Customs procedures

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Multitasking skills

Job description

Brook Street Recruitment is working on behalf of our who is urgently seeking an experienced Freight Forwarder to join their well-established logistics team based in Mallusk.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled freight professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is confident managing end-to-end freight operations.

Benefits

• Competitive salary up to £35,000, depending on experience
• Supportive team environment within a dynamic, growing logistics business
• Excellent opportunities for long-term career progression within the freight sector

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate import and export shipments across road, air, and sea
• Liaise with carriers, agents, and customers to ensure smooth, timely deliveries
• Prepare and manage all shipping documentation (bills of lading, invoices, etc.)
• Provide quotations and negotiate rates with suppliers and clients
• Track shipments and proactively resolve any issues during transit
• Ensure full compliance with international trade and customs regulations

Experience & Skills Required

• Must have previous freight forwarding experience - 100 % essential
• Strong familiarity with customs procedures and documentation
• Knowledge of customs and international shipping regulations
• Excellent communication, organisational, and multitasking skills
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a busy operational environment

If you have proven freight forwarding experience and a proactive approach to customer service and problem-solving, we want to hear from you.

If you meet the above criteria and are available to step into a new role quickly, please submit your CV via the link to Colleen.

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