Freight Forwarding Coordinator

Stafforce Recruitment; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading freight forwarding company in Liverpool is seeking an experienced Freight Coordinator to manage daily operations, including customs documentation and customer account management. The ideal candidate has a background in freight forwarding, strong communication skills, and a proactive attitude. This role offers a competitive salary and a supportive work culture within a growing organization.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Supportive working culture

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a freight forwarding or logistics environment.
• Strong understanding of import/export procedures and customs documentation.
• Knowledge of CDS Customs Declarations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily freight forwarding operations across Air and Ocean.
• Prepare and process shipping documentation including Bills of Lading and Customs Declarations.
• Ensure compliance with operational and customer requirements.

Skills

Freight forwarding experience

Understanding of import/export procedures

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Job description

Freight Coordinator - Liverpool (Permanent, Full-Time)

Location: Liverpool

Salary: £30,000 - £32,000 depending on experience

Hours: Monday-Thursday 09:00-17:30 | Friday 09:00-17:00

We're currently recruiting for an experienced Freight Coordinator to join a leading freight forwarding company based in Liverpool. This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a close-knit, supportive team within a global logistics environment.

About the Role

The Freight Coordinator will work as part of the forwarding team, handling Air and Ocean consignments, customs declarations, and freight invoicing. The role involves managing multiple customer accounts, ensuring shipments are processed efficiently and compliantly, and maintaining excellent communication across internal teams and partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily freight forwarding operations across Air and Ocean
• Prepare and process all shipping documentation including Bills of Lading, Air Waybills, and Customs Declarations
• Ensure compliance with all operational, customer, and business requirements
• Support the invoicing process and assist in auditing supplier invoices
• Build strong working relationships with carriers, agents, and internal teams
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date reporting to support performance and compliance standards

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience within a freight forwarding or logistics environment
• Strong understanding of import/export procedures and customs documentation
• Knowledge of CDS Customs Declarations (preferred)
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• A proactive, team-focused attitude and the ability to manage multiple priorities

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Supportive, people-first working culture
• Career development within a growing, employee-owned organisation

If you're a motivated Freight Coordinator with a background in Air and Ocean forwarding, we'd love to hear from you.

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

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