Freight Forwarding Coordinator

Streamline Search Ltd.; Slough; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 28 Days (including bank holidays

Job summary

Streamline Search Ltd. in Slough is seeking a Freight Forwarding Coordinator to join a small, collaborative team.

The role covers air, sea, road and courier freight, and involves managing day-to-day freight operations from booking to delivery, liaising with customers and suppliers, and preparing freight documentation. The ideal candidate has previous freight forwarding experience, is organised with strong attention to detail, and possesses good communication and customer service skills.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within freight forwarding is essential.
• Experience across airfreight, seafreight, road freight or courier freight.
• Good understanding of freight operations and processes.
• Organised with strong attention to detail.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Comfortable working within a small, collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Managing day-to-day freight operations
• Handling air, sea and road and courier freight
• Coordinating shipments from booking through to delivery
• Liaising with customers, suppliers and transport providers
• Preparing and managing relevant freight documentation
• Supporting colleagues across different areas of the operation
• Providing a high level of customer service

Skills

Freight forwarding experience

Airfreight

Seafreight

Road freight

Courier freight

Customer service

Communication skills

Organised

Job description

Job title: Freight Forwarding Coordinator

Salary: £32,000-£38,000 DOE

Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:30pm

Location: Slough

We are working with a established freight forwarding business that is looking to add two experienced members to its team.

The roles will cover a variety of freight operations, including airfreight, seafreight, road freight and courier services. As part of a small team, you will have the opportunity to work across different areas of the operation while supporting colleagues when required.

The business is looking for candidates with previous freight forwarding experience, ideally with exposure to one or more of these areas.

The role - Freight Forwarding Coordinator:

• Managing day-to-day freight operations
• Handling air, sea, road and courier freight
• Coordinating shipments from booking through to delivery
• Liaising with customers, suppliers and transport providers
• Preparing and managing relevant freight documentation
• Supporting colleagues across different areas of the operation
• Providing a high level of customer service

The ideal candidate - Freight Forwarding Coordinator:

• Previous experience within freight forwarding is essential
• Experience across airfreight, seafreight, road freight or courier freight
• Good understanding of freight operations and processes
• Organised with strong attention to detail
• Good communication and customer service skills
• Comfortable working within a small, collaborative team

Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:30pm

Location: Office based

Salary: £32,000-£38,000 depending on experience

Up to 28 Days (including bank holidays)