Multimodal Freight Coordinator

SDW Recruitment Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading local freight forwarder in the UK is seeking a Freight Coordinator responsible for managing import and export shipments. The ideal candidate will have experience in negotiating with carriers, excellent communication skills, and a commercially minded approach. This role offers a salary between £25-35k, benefits, and a chance to advance your career in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Company bonus

Free parking

Qualifications

• Experience in managing import or export shipments.
• Ability to negotiate and book cargo with carriers.
• Trained in handling Class 1 Dangerous Goods.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for moving freight by all modes.
• Manage documentation flow for shipments.
• Arrange collection and delivery of cargo.

Skills

Import experience

Export experience

Excellent communication

Job description

Do you have experience of managing import and / or export shipments, ideally by air, sea & road? Confident booking cargo with carriers and handling documentation?

How about Class 1 Dangerous Goods trained – now that’s a big ask so training can be provided. If you are looking for a challenging, varied role with a forward thinking, innovative company, this could be the perfect role for you.

The Role:
As a Freight Coordinator, you will be responsible for the start to finish process of moving import & export shipments by all modes. You will be commercially minded with a real passion for moving freight & solving problems for time critical cargo (commercial & military arms & equipment).

Your responsibilities will also include;

• Negotiating and booking cargo with carriers.
• Managing documentation flow, including Bills of Lading, Packing Lists, Commercial Invoices, Certificates of Origin & Licences.
• Shipping explosives, weapons & defence equipment.
• Arranging collection / delivery and managing all the way to final destination.

Essential Criteria:

• Import or Export experience (ideally both)
• Commercially minded
• Excellent communication

About the Company:
This is a position with a leading local freight forwarder that specialises in moving a wide range of DG cargo across the globe. A unique chance for anyone with the relevant skill set/experience and a proactive attitude to join a leading company & advance their career.

Salary & Benefits:
For the right candidate our client is looking to pay between £25-35k for the right person along with benefits, company bonus & free parking. Monday to Friday 9-5.30pm

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