On-Site Global Freight Coordinator – International Shipping (Kent)

Aspire Recruitment Consultants; Tonbridge; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire Recruitment Consultants is seeking a Project Freight Coordinator to join the Kent-based team. This is a fully office-based role with no remote working option.

You will coordinate international freight movements, manage customer shipping requirements and ensure smooth end-to-end delivery of shipments. The role requires strong knowledge of customs, experience raising shipping documents, and a proactive approach to solving problems while maintaining high service levels and meeting tight

Qualifications

• At least 3+ years’ experience in a freight team environment.
• Strong knowledge of international transportation and logistics.
• Good understanding of UK and international customs requirements.
• Experience raising shipping documents.
• Excellent customer service skills with strong organisational ability.
• High attention to detail and strong administrative ability.
• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making ability.
• Professional, positive and self-motivated approach.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate international freight movements and customer shipping requirements.
• Provide practical solutions to freight and logistics challenges.
• Manage UK and international customs requirements including home use, temporary imports and exports.
• Prepare shipping documentation and courier shipment paperwork.
• Deliver a high standard of customer service throughout the shipment process.
• Manage multiple tasks accurately while working to strict deadlines.
• Apply sound commercial judgement when resolving freight issues.
• Support customers with a professional, proactive and positive approach.

Skills

Freight experience

Customer service

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Under pressure

Problem solving

Self-motivation

Job description

Aspire Recruitment Consultants is seeking a Project Freight Coordinator to join the Kent-based team. This is a fully office-based role with no remote working option.

You will coordinate international freight movements, manage customer shipping requirements and ensure smooth end-to-end delivery of shipments. The role requires strong knowledge of customs, experience raising shipping documents, and a proactive approach to solving problems while maintaining high service levels and meeting tight