Freight Forwarder

Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd; Trafford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd are seeking an experienced Freight Forwarder for a 12-month fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave in their UK operations team. The role focuses on managing import/export shipments, coordinating EU and sea freight movements, and handling customs entries.

Full-time, office-based, with 28 days annual leave and typical 9:00–17:00 hours. Applicants should have prior freight forwarding experience, strong customs knowledge (CDS/CNS), and familiarity with EU/Sea

Qualifications

• Experience in freight forwarding is essential.
• Knowledge of EU and sea freight operations.
• Import/export customs experience (CDS/CNS).
• Mintsoft or Multifreight experience is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Manage freight forwarding operations across import and export shipments.
• Coordinate EU and sea freight movements from booking through to delivery.
• Complete and process customs entries using CDS/CNS.
• Liaise with customers, carriers, and overseas agents to ensure smooth shipment progression.
• Prepare and maintain accurate shipping documentation.
• Monitor shipments and provide customers with regular updates.
• Work closely with the wider operations team to resolve transport or customs issues.
• Maintain accurate operational records using internal systems and spreadsheets.

Skills

Freight forwarding

EU/Sea freight

Customs CDS/CNS

Proactive attitude

Customer liaison

Tools

Mintsoft

Multifreight

Job description

Salary: GBP30000 - GBP35000 per annum

Our client is a specialist freight forwarding business providing UK and international logistics solutions. They are seeking an experienced Freight Forwarder to join their operations team on a 12-month fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave, with the potential for the role to become permanent.

Job Overview

• Manage freight forwarding operations across import and export shipments


• Coordinate EU and sea freight movements from booking through to delivery


• Complete and process customs entries using CDS/CNS


• Liaise with customers, carriers, and overseas agents to ensure smooth shipment progression


• Prepare and maintain accurate shipping documentation


• Monitor shipments and provide customers with regular updates


• Work closely with the wider operations team to resolve any transport or customs issues


• Maintain accurate operational records using internal systems and spreadsheets

Requirements

• Previous experience within freight forwarding is essential


• Good knowledge of EU and sea freight operations


• Import and export customs experience, including CDS/CNS entries


• Knowledge of packed and tanker movements would be advantageous


• Experience using Multifreight or Mintsoft would be beneficial


• Strong understanding of freight forwarding operations with a proactive, hands-on approach

Salary & Benefits

• 12-month Fixed Term Contract with the potential to become permanent


• Monday to Friday, 09:00 - 17:00


• 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays


• Full-time office-based role


• Opportunity to join a supportive and growing logistics business