Freight Forwarding Assistant - Rapidly Growing Logistics

Stafforce Ports; Habrough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Career development opportunities

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Job summary

Stafforce Ports is seeking a Freight Forwarding Assistant in Immingham to join a growing team. You will support the full forwarder process from quotations to shipment completion and invoicing, reporting to the Freight Forwarding Manager.

The role offers a competitive salary and 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays. The ideal candidate has experience in freight forwarding or logistics, knowledge of import/export procedures, and strong negotiation and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience within freight forwarding, logistics or supply chain operations.
• Knowledge of UK and international import/export customs procedures.
• Experience completing customs entries (Import and Export).
• Understanding of freight forwarding processes from booking through to delivery.
• Knowledge of European road freight operations.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day import/export freight forwarding activities.
• Prepare quotations and coordinate shipments from booking to completion.
• Process customs declarations and ensure compliance with import/export regulations.
• Liaise with customers, shipping lines, hauliers, agents and suppliers.
• Coordinate road, sea and multimodal freight movements.
• Monitor shipments and resolve operational issues.
• Negotiate rates with shipping lines, hauliers and logistics providers.
• Maintain accurate operational and financial records.
• Assist with invoicing and cost control activities.
• Deliver exceptional customer service and maintain client relationships.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Independence

Tools

Destin8

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Stafforce Ports is seeking a Freight Forwarding Assistant in Immingham to join a growing team. You will support the full forwarder process from quotations to shipment completion and invoicing, reporting to the Freight Forwarding Manager.

The role offers a competitive salary and 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays. The ideal candidate has experience in freight forwarding or logistics, knowledge of import/export procedures, and strong negotiation and communication skills.