Freight Operations Coordinator

WR Logistics; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus incentives

Profit share

Hybrid working

Benefits package

Job summary

WR Logistics is seeking a Multimodal Freight Coordinator in Totton, Southampton area to manage end-to-end shipments and maintain high service standards. The role offers hybrid working (1 day from home per week) and a compensation package up to £34,000 plus bonus and profit share.

You will coordinate import/export shipments, liaise with clients and suppliers, monitor progress, handle invoices, and drive continuous improvements in processes and customer service.

Qualifications

• Experience in freight forwarding operations.
• Understanding of import and export procedures.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing multimodal freight shipments from start to finish.
• Liaising with clients, suppliers and overseas offices.
• Monitoring shipment progress and resolving operational queries.
• Processing client invoices and supplier costs within agreed KPIs.
• Maintaining high service standards and identifying process improvements.

Skills

Freight forwarding

Import/Export procedures

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Customer-focused

Job description

Multimodal Freight Coordinator

Location: Totton, Southampton

Salary: Up to £34,000 + Bonus + Annual Profit Share

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, flexible start and finish times

Hybrid Working: 1 day from home per week

A Different Kind of Freight Forwarding Opportunity

Are you an experienced freight forwarding professional looking for a role that offers more than just a salary?

We're recruiting a Multimodal Freight Coordinator to join an established team within one of the world's largest employee-owned logistics organisations.

This is an opportunity to join a people-focused business where employees share in its success, with an enhanced benefits package and excellent long-term career prospects.

What's on Offer?

• Salary up to £34,000
• Annual profit share scheme - last year's distribution was equivalent to approximately 7% of salary
• Bonus incentives offering additional earning potential
• Enhanced employee benefits package
• 1 day working from home per week
• Flexible start and finish times

The Role

You'll coordinate day-to-day import and export shipments, ensuring excellent customer service and smooth operational processes.

Responsibilities include:

• Managing multimodal freight shipments from start to finish
• Liaising with clients, suppliers and overseas offices
• Monitoring shipment progress and resolving operational queries
• Processing client invoices and supplier costs within agreed KPIs
• Maintaining high service standards and identifying process improvements

About You

• Previous freight forwarding operations experience
• Understanding of import and export procedures
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Customer-focused, proactive and solutions-driven approach
• Ability to manage workloads and build strong working relationships