Freight Forwarder

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; England; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Freight Forwarder for a busy transport office in Portsmouth. The successful candidate will manage freight forwarding tasks, ensure compliance with documentation, and handle export shipments. A minimum of 2 years' experience in freight forwarding is required, along with strong negotiation and communication skills. The role offers a competitive salary of £27,500 - £31,500 and various benefits including additional leave and company pension.

Benefits

Additional leave

Bereavement leave

Casual dress

Company pension

Free flu jabs

Free parking/on‑site parking

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ freight forwarding experience required.
• Confident with customs entries, Incoterms, and freight documentation.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast‑paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage day‑to‑day freight forwarding tasks including quoting and job creation.
• Handle export shipments by air and road, coordinate with carriers.
• Complete customs entries and ensure documentation compliance.

Skills

Freight forwarding experience

Strong understanding of multimodal operations

Excellent communication skills

Negotiation skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Position: Freight Forwarder | Location: Portsmouth | Salary: £27,500 - £31,500

Our client is seeking an experienced Freight Forwarder to join a busy and fast‑paced transport office based in Portsmouth.

Job Overview

• Manage day‑to‑day freight forwarding tasks: quoting, job creation, issuing Bills of Lading/Air Waybills, monitoring shipments, and invoicing.
• Handle export shipments mainly by air and road, with additional work in sea freight and imports.
• Arrange collections/deliveries and coordinate with carriers, partners, and customers to ensure smooth and timely movements.
• Complete customs entries and ensure all documentation is accurate and compliant.
• Maintain shipment and client records using internal systems and CRM tools.
• Negotiate rates and terms with carriers, suppliers, and clients.
• Track shipments from start to finish and resolve any delays or clearance issues.
• Support the commercial team by identifying potential leads or opportunities.

Job Requirements

• Minimum 2 years’ freight forwarding experience.
• Strong understanding of multimodal operations across air, road, and sea.
• Confident with customs entries, Incoterms, and freight documentation.
• High attention to detail with strong data entry accuracy.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast‑paced environment.
• Knowledgeable, with exposure to dangerous goods or other industry training beneficial.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary: £27,500 - £31,500 depending on experience.
• Monday to Friday – 9:00am to 5:30pm (Office Based).
• In‑house fleet and warehouse provide strong operational support.
• Benefits include: additional leave, bereavement leave, casual dress, company pension, free flu jabs, free parking/on‑site parking.