Import and Export Coordinator Freight Forwarding

Tenuta l'Entrata; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run freight forwarder in Portsmouth is seeking an experienced Import / Export Coordinator to manage shipments across various transport modes. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of freight forwarding experience and strong organizational skills. You will work closely with clients and suppliers to ensure smooth operations in a nurturing team environment. This role offers a competitive salary and a friendly team culture.

Benefits

Salary: £28,000 - £35,000 per year

Bonus scheme for great performance

Free parking and casual dress

Supportive, friendly team culture

Pension contribution

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in freight forwarding (import or export).
• Strong organisational and communication skills required.
• High attention to detail and ability to work under pressure essential.

Responsibilities

• Managing import and export shipments from start to finish.
• Liaising with clients and overseas agents to provide tailored logistics solutions.
• Handling customs documentation and clearances.

Skills

Freight forwarding experience

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Tools

Boxtop

Descartes

CNS

Destin8

Job description

Are you an experienced freight professional looking for a role where your expertise is valued and your contribution truly matters? Join a well-established, family‑run freight forwarder that's been connecting businesses around the world for over 30 years. You'll be part of a close‑knit team that prides itself on exceptional customer service and a personal approach that sets us apart.

About The Role

We're looking for an Import / Export Coordinator to join our busy operations team in Portsmouth. You'll be responsible for managing shipments across sea, air, and road from quotation right through to delivery.

This is a varied role where no two days are the same. One day you might be clearing a container of machinery, the next arranging air freight for a delicate product. You'll work closely with clients, suppliers, and carriers to ensure shipments run smoothly and deadlines are met.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Managing import and export shipments from start to finish
• Liaising with clients and overseas agents to provide tailored logistics solutions
• Handling customs documentation and clearances (experience preferred)
• Maintaining accurate shipment records and communicating updates to customers
• Working collaboratively with the operations team to meet client expectations

What Our Client Is Looking For

• Minimum 2 years experience in freight forwarding (import or export)
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• High attention to detail and ability to work under pressure
• Positive, can‑do attitude with a team‑focused approach
• Experience usingBoxtop,Descartes,CNS, orDestin8is a bonus

What's on Offer

• Salary:£28,000 £35,000 per year, depending on experience
• Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm(no weekends)
• Bonus schemefor great performance
• Free parking&casual dress
• Supportive, friendly team culture
• Pension contribution

If you're passionate about logistics and want to work for a company that values people over process, we'd love to hear from you to tell you more.