Multimodal Freight Forwarding Coordinator

SDW Recruitment Ltd; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A reliable logistics provider based in Portsmouth is seeking a Multimodal Freight Forwarding Coordinator. The role requires managing export and import shipments across air, sea, and road, ensuring accurate documentation and communication. Ideal candidates will have at least 2 years of freight forwarding experience and a strong understanding of multimodal operations. The company values proactive communication and customer care, offering a competitive salary and a supportive team culture for career development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of freight forwarding experience.
• Strong understanding of multimodal operations.
• Ability to manage shipments end-to-end with accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Managing multimodal export and import shipments from start to finish.
• Preparing airway bills, bills of lading and all relevant shipping documentation.
• Coordinating in-house collections, warehousing and onward transport.

Skills

Freight forwarding experience

Multimodal operations understanding

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Multimodal Freight Forwarding Coordinator

Portsmouth | Full-Time | £27,500 – £31,500 (higher for exceptional experience)

Are you a skilled freight professional with 2+ years’ experience—or decades under your belt—and looking for a role where your expertise is genuinely valued? Join a long-established, family‑run logistics business that has grown from one purple van to a 40‑strong team and an impressive fleet, all built on strong values, honest communication and a customer‑first approach.

About the Role

We’re looking for a Multimodal Freight Forwarding Coordinator to join our client’s Portsmouth operation. You’ll handle a mix of exports and imports across air, sea & road managing the full process in-house wherever possible. The role will be mainly export based, but some imports thrown in regularly too.

This is a hands‑on position where you’ll have real ownership: arranging the collection of freight on the company’s own vehicles, arranging storage, cutting airway bills and bills of lading, and completing customs entries. You’ll also handle dangerous goods shipments, working closely with customers, suppliers and carriers to keep everything moving smoothly and on time.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Managing multimodal export and import shipments from start to finish
• Handling road, air and occasional sea freight
• Preparing airway bills, bills of lading and all relevant shipping documentation
• Completing customs entries
• Coordinating in-house collections, warehousing and onward transport
• Liaising with clients, carriers and overseas agents
• Managing DG shipments in line with regulations
• Keeping customers fully updated throughout the process

What Our Client Is Looking For

• Minimum 2 years’ freight forwarding experience (all levels welcome to apply)
• Strong understanding of multimodal operations
• Experience with exports (imports beneficial)
• Ability to manage shipments end‑to‑end with accuracy and attention to detail
• Confident communicator who values honesty, clarity and customer care
• Experience with dangerous goods is an advantage

What’s on Offer

• Salary: £27,500 – £33,000 (with flexibility for outstanding candidates)
• Hours: Monday‑Friday, 9am‑5:30pm (1‑hour lunch), office‑based
• Family‑run company with strong values:
  • Clear, proactive communication
  • Honest, open service
  • Solution‑focused approach
  • Customers treated like family
• Growing business with over 40 staff and 25+ vehicles
• Supportive team culture with long‑standing employees
• Career development within a thriving freight operation

If you want to join a business where your contribution truly matters and your experience is appreciated, we’d love to tell you more.