Freight Forwarder

Saffronvantage; Witham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Supportive, team-focused working environment

No weekend work

Job summary

A logistics company based in Witham, Essex, is seeking an experienced Freight Forwarder to manage operations from quoting to invoicing. The successful candidate will have a strong background in European groupage services and be responsible for ensuring compliance with export/import regulations. Offering a competitive salary of £28,000 – £30,000, this full-time role is ideal for organized individuals with excellent customer service skills.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in freight forwarding and logistics, particularly European groupage services.
• Strong understanding of export/import documentation and procedures.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work independently.
• Previous experience in a logistics or transportation setting is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily logistics and freight forwarding operations.
• Oversee end-to-end forwarding processes, including quoting, booking, documentation, tracking, and invoicing.
• Handle export and import procedures in compliance with current regulations.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure full compliance with relevant legislation.

Skills

Freight forwarding and logistics

Customer service

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Office

Freight systems

Job description

Location:Witham, Essex
Salary:£28,000 – £30,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Job Type:Full-Time, Permanent
Working Hours:Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (1-hour lunch break)

Overview

We are seeking an experienced and highly organisedFreight Forwarderto join our logistics team based inWitham, Essex. This is an on-site, full-time role ideal for someone with a strong background in European groupage services post-Brexit.

You will be responsible for managing the full freight forwarding process—from quoting to invoicing—ensuring smooth transportation of goods, excellent customer service, and accurate documentation for both imports and exports.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily logistics and freight forwarding operations
• Oversee end-to-end forwarding processes, including quoting, booking, documentation, tracking, and invoicing
• Handle export and import procedures in compliance with current regulations
• Run a groupage service effectively, coordinating multiple consignments and delivery schedules
• Liaise with transport partners, customs agents, and clients to ensure timely deliveries
• Provide consistent and professional customer service throughout the shipping process
• Maintain accurate records and ensure full compliance with relevant legislation

Requirements

• Proven experience infreight forwarding and logistics, particularlyEuropean groupage services
• Strong understanding ofexport/import documentation and procedures
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Ability to prioritise tasks and work independently
• Highly organised with a strong attention to detail
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and freight systems
• Previous experience in a logistics or transportation setting isessential

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary of £28,000 – £30,000 (based on experience)
• Monday to Friday working hours, no weekends
• Supportive, team-focused working environment
• Opportunity to work with a reputable company in the logistics sector

Saffron Vantage Ltd. Company Number 12277369
Registered office: 9-11 The Mill, Copley Hill Business Park, Cambridge Road, Babraham, Cambridge, CB22 3GN