Import/Export Freight Forwarder (Mon-Fri, Pension)

WR Logistics

Portsmouth

On-site

GBP 30,000 - 39,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Company pension
Free on-site parking
Casual dress
Bonus scheme
Friendly, supportive working env

Job summary

WR Logistics is seeking an experienced Freight Forwarder to join a friendly Portsmouth team. The role covers managing import shipments from booking to delivery, processing import customs entries via CDS, and coordinating sea and air freight movements.

You will liaise with customers, hauliers and shipping lines, track shipments, and ensure deadlines are met while maintaining high service levels. The package includes pension, parking and a supportive environment.

Qualifications

  • Experience in a freight forwarding environment is essential.
  • Hands-on with import customs entries via CDS.
  • Experience handling sea and/or air freight shipments.
  • Good understanding of import process from clearance to delivery.

Responsibilities

  • Manage import shipments from booking to delivery.
  • Process import customs entries via CDS accurately.
  • Coordinate sea and air freight movements and deliveries.
  • Prepare and check shipping and customs documents.
  • Maintain customer updates and satisfy queries timely.

Skills

Freight forwarding experience
Import CDS entries
Sea and/or air freight
Customer service
Deadline driven

Tools

CDS
CNS
Destin8
Boxtop
Descartes

Job description

WR Logistics is seeking an experienced Freight Forwarder to join a friendly Portsmouth team. The role covers managing import shipments from booking to delivery, processing import customs entries via CDS, and coordinating sea and air freight movements.

You will liaise with customers, hauliers and shipping lines, track shipments, and ensure deadlines are met while maintaining high service levels. The package includes pension, parking and a supportive environment.

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