Road Freight Coordinator

WR Logistics; Trimley St Mary; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics and freight forwarding company in Felixstowe is looking for a Road Freight Coordinator to manage road freight shipments, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery. The ideal candidate should have experience in road freight forwarding, a strong understanding of import/export procedures, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. This role offers a salary of £35,000, a yearly performance bonus, and excellent benefits including a company pension scheme and healthcare options.

Benefits

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

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Planning and coordinating road freight shipments.
• Managing daily operations, including transport bookings.
• Building and maintaining strong customer relationships.
• Ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations.
• Preparing and handling 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

WR Logistics are the #1 recruitment partner for all vacancies in the logistics industry. We recruit in the UK & USA for permanent jobs.

Note: WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.