Road Freight Coordinator

White Recruitment Construction; Felixstowe; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established logistics firm in Felixstowe is seeking a skilled Road Freight Coordinator to join their team. In this role, you will plan road freight shipments, manage operations, and ensure compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate has experience in road freight forwarding and is proficient in Microsoft Office. This position offers a competitive salary of £35,000, along with a yearly performance bonus and excellent benefits including a company pension scheme and health care plans.

Benefits

Yearly Performance Bonus

Company Pension Scheme matched up to 8%

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Referral Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay

Life Assurance

BUPA Healthcare

Simplyhealth Cash Plan

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a road freight forwarding role.
• Knowledge of import/export procedures and customs systems.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and related software.

Responsibilities

• Planning and coordinating road freight shipments.
• Managing daily operations and tracking shipment progress.
• Building and maintaining strong customer relationships.
• Ensuring compliance with regulations and customs requirements.
• Preparing and handling transport and customs documentation.

Skills

Road freight forwarding experience

Knowledge of import/export procedures

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Job description

Road Freight Coordinator – Felixstowe

Location: Felixstowe
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Salary: £35,000 + Yearly Performance Bonus + Excellent Benefits

We’re working with a well‑established logistics and freight forwarding business seeking an experienced Road Freight Coordinator to join their growing team in Felixstowe. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a strong understanding of road freight processes who enjoys working in a supportive, forward‑thinking logistics business.

Key Responsibilities

• Planning and coordinating road freight shipments, ensuring cost‑effective, compliant, and timely delivery.
• Managing daily operations, including transport bookings, liaising with hauliers, and tracking shipment progress.
• Building and maintaining strong customer relationships, providing updates, resolving issues, and delivering excellent service.
• Ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations, customs requirements, and internal procedures.
• Preparing and handling documentation, including transport orders, customs paperwork, and invoicing.

Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience in a road freight forwarding role
• Knowledge of import/export procedures and customs systems (e.g., CDS/CHIEF)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and related software

Package & Benefits

• Hours: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
• Yearly Bonus
• Company Pension Scheme matched up to 8%
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Referral Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay
• Life Assurance
• BUPA Healthcare
• Simplyhealth Cash Plan