Road Freight Forwarding Coordinator – Import/Export

TLP; Immingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Death in service

Career development opportunities

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Job summary

TLP in Immingham, UK, is seeking a Freight Forwarding Assistant to support end-to-end road freight operations, including imports/exports and customs. You will coordinate bookings, negotiate rates, and maintain strong customer service across an established team.

The role requires familiarity with freight forwarding and coordination, and offers a long-term opportunity within a growing logistics operation in Immingham.

Qualifications

• Experience handling import/export customs formalities.
• Booking imports and coordinating shipments end-to-end.
• Negotiating rates with shipping lines and hauliers.
• Proven communication skills with multiple stakeholders.
• Proficient in Excel and Word for tracking and reporting.
• Ability to work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate end-to-end international road freight shipments.
• Handle customs entries for imports and exports.
• Book imports with shipping lines and hauliers.
• Negotiate rates with carriers and service partners.
• Maintain excellent customer service and updates.
• Utilize Excel/Word for tracking and reporting.

Skills

Import/Export customs

Negotiation

Communication

Excel & Word

Coordination

Tools

Destin8

Job description

TLP in Immingham, UK, is seeking a Freight Forwarding Assistant to support end-to-end road freight operations, including imports/exports and customs. You will coordinate bookings, negotiate rates, and maintain strong customer service across an established team.

The role requires familiarity with freight forwarding and coordination, and offers a long-term opportunity within a growing logistics operation in Immingham.