Freight Forwarder

C4 Logistics Limited; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Additional monthly performance bonus

30 days holidays inclusive of bank and

Job summary

C4 Logistics is seeking an experienced Freight Forwarder to join a busy logistics team, offering fully remote or hybrid work from Coventry (CV4). You will handle enquiries, quotations, and supplier negotiations to deliver efficient European road and air transport solutions.

The role requires 2+ years in a similar role, strong communication and problem-solving skills, and good knowledge of EU/UK customs. A performance bonus and generous holiday entitlement are offered.

Qualifications

• At least 2+ years experience in a similar role.
• Solid understanding of European road freight and customs.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Taking phone/email enquiries from customers.
• Quoting clients on shipments and providing best price/solution.
• Negotiating prices with suppliers.
• Checking collections/deliveries with suppliers and updating clients.
• Problem solving when issues occur and offering solutions to meet client requirements.
• Rotating shift pattern: Mon-Fri, Week 1 7am-4pm, Week 2 10am-7pm.
• Role can be fully remote or hybrid at Coventry (CV4) headquarters.

Skills

European road freight knowledge

Negotiation skills

Communication

Problem solving

Job description

Freight Forwarder - Fully Remote or Hybrid

C4 Logistics are an award-winning provider of European Transport Solutions and Customs Clearance. With offices across Europe and an in-house customs team, C4 are one of Europe’s leading emergency transport providers.

We are looking for an experienced Freight Forwarder to join our established logistics team, providing bespoke expedited transport solutions via road and air to our global clients.

Our ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of European Road Freight, as well as excellent communication and negotiation skills.

Key Duties

• Taking phone/e-mail enquiries from customers


• Quoting clients on their shipments, providing the best price and solution.


• Negotiating prices with our suppliers


• Checking on collections and deliveries with suppliers and advising clients on updates


• Problem solving when issues occur and offering solutions to meet client requirements


• This position has a rotating shift pattern : Monday - Friday, Week 1: 7am - 4pm, week 2: 10am - 7pm.


• This role can be fully remote or hybrid at our headquarters in Coventry (CV4)

Our Required Skills and Experience

• At least 2+ years experience in a similar role


• Flexibility, adaptability and quick thinking, high attention to detail.


• Good overall knowledge of various road transport modes: part and full load/ customs


• EU and UK customs understanding

What C4 Will Offer To You

• Additional monthly performance bonus


• 30 days holidays inclusive of bank and public holidays plus the option to purchase additional days.