Multimodal Freight Forwarding Coordinator

SDW Recruitment; Hedge End; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

An international freight company is seeking a Freight Forwarder in Hedge End, UK. You will manage shipments, liaise with carriers, and ensure Customs compliance. The ideal candidate should have previous freight forwarding experience and knowledge of shipping documentation. A competitive salary of £27k-£32k is offered along with benefits such as onsite parking and pension scheme.

Benefits

Onsite parking

29 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Previous experience in freight forwarding is essential.
• Familiarity with shipping documentation such as Bills of Lading.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage shipments from start to finish for imports and exports.
• Liaise with shipping lines, carriers, and airlines.
• Ensure Customs clearance compliance for goods entering or leaving the UK.

Skills

Freight forwarding experience

Shipping documentation

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Customer service skills

IT knowledge

Positive attitude

Team player

Willingness to learn

Job description

Are you looking to join an exciting and growing international freight company? Then this could be the role for you

The Role:

You will be responsible for managing shipments from start to finish both import and exports, handling & co-ordinating international shipments via air, sea, road and courier, liaising with shipping lines, carriers & airlines.

You must be able to build good relationships with clients, handle documentation flow and ensure Customs clearance of goods entering or leaving the UK, ensuring full compliance.

Essential Criteria:

• Previous freight forwarding experience.
• Familiar with shipping documentation such as Bills of Lading
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Good customer services skills
• Good IT knowledge
• Positive attitude, Team player and willingness to learn.

About the Company:

Our client is an International Freight Company who are now looking to expand their team based in Chandlers Ford, Southampton.

Salary & Benefits:

Our client is looking to pay a competitive salary for the right candidate in the region of GBP27k - GBP32k depending on experience, onsite parking, 29 days including bank holidays plus pension scheme.

Apply today immediate interviews being held.