Freight Forwarder

Stafforce-Recruitment; Warrington; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Holiday entitlement

Career development opportunities

Supportive team culture

Performance bonus

Job summary

Stafforce-Recruitment in Warrington is seeking an experienced Freight Forwarder to manage UK and Europe road shipments, ensuring compliant, on-time delivery and exceptional customer service. You will coordinate transport, handle import/export, and maintain key customer relationships to optimise transport solutions.

The role offers a stable full-time position with a competitive salary, performance bonus potential, and opportunities for professional development within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Proven experience within freight forwarding.
• Strong understanding of European road freight operations.
• Experience managing cross-trade movements.
• Knowledge of UK and European customs procedures.
• Experience handling ADR or hazardous goods.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end road freight shipments.
• Coordinate import, export and cross-trade movements.
• Arrange customs documentation and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, suppliers and transport partners.
• Provide quotations and identify the most effective transport solutions.
• Monitor shipments and proactively resolve any issues.
• Deliver exceptional customer service throughout the transport process.
• Maintain accurate operational records and system updates.

Skills

Freight forwarding

European road freight

Cross-trade movements

UK & EU customs procedures

ADR / hazardous goods

Communication skills

Job description

Salary: GBP30000 - GBP35000 per annum

Salary

Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 + Performance Bonus

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Working Arrangement: Office-Based - Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm

Location: Warrington

Ready to Join a Team Where You're Trusted to Make Things Happen?

We're looking for an experienced Freight Forwarder who enjoys taking ownership, building strong customer relationships, and finding solutions in a fast-moving logistics environment.

This is an opportunity to join a successful freight operation where you'll have the autonomy to manage your own workload, the support of an experienced team around you, and the freedom to make decisions that have a real impact.

If you're someone who thrives on responsibility, enjoys a challenge, and wants to be part of a team with a great culture, we'd love to hear from you.

The Role

You'll be responsible for managing a variety of road freight movements across the UK and Europe, ensuring shipments are delivered efficiently, compliantly and to the highest standards of customer service.

From coordinating transport and customs requirements to maintaining customer relationships and solving operational challenges, no two days will be the same.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end road freight shipments.
• Coordinate import, export and cross-trade movements.
• Arrange customs documentation and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, suppliers and transport partners.
• Provide quotations and identify the most effective transport solutions.
• Monitor shipments and proactively resolve any issues.
• Deliver exceptional customer service throughout the transport process.
• Maintain accurate operational records and system updates.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience within freight forwarding.
• Strong understanding of European road freight operations.
• Experience managing cross-trade movements.
• Knowledge of UK and European customs procedures.
• Experience handling ADR or hazardous goods.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

About You

We're looking for someone who is:

• Self-motivated and proactive.
• Confident working independently while contributing to a team environment.
• Organised and able to prioritise effectively.
• Comfortable taking ownership and making decisions.
• Naturally curious and willing to ask questions.
• Solutions-focused with a positive approach to challenges.

Why Apply?

This is more than just another freight forwarding role.

You'll be joining a business that values trust, autonomy and teamwork. You'll have the opportunity to make a genuine impact, work with a supportive group of colleagues, and be rewarded for your contribution through a competitive salary and bonus structure.

What's On Offer?

• £30,000 to £35,000 salary in line with current market
• Performance-related bonus scheme with excellent earning potential
• Pension scheme
• Increasing holiday entitlement with service
• Long-term career development opportunities
• A supportive, down-to-earth team culture
• A role where your ideas and input are genuinely valued

Yes, I am currently eligible to work (work permit/visa/citizenship) in the country to which I am applying. No, I am not currently eligible to work (work permit/visa/citizenship) in the country to which I am applying.

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