Sea & Air Freight Coordinator – Freight Forwarding

SDW Recruitment Ltd; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A Portsmouth based freight forwarder is looking for an experienced freight forwarder to manage sea and air shipments. The role involves dealing with overseas agents and completing Customs formalities, with a strong emphasis on sea freight. The position offers a competitive salary between £30K to £35K, based on experience, along with on-site parking and additional benefits.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• Experience managing shipments from start to finish.
• Ability to complete Customs entries and formalities.
• Confident in dealing with overseas agents.

Responsibilities

• Manage sea and air shipments for clients.
• Book shipments directly with carriers.
• Update clients on shipment progress.

Skills

Freight forwarding experience

Customs formalities

Sea and air logistics knowledge

Customer service

Job description

The Role

Are you an experienced freight forwarder with sea & air logistics experience? Maybe just sea, but keen to learn air freight too? If so, Portsmouth based freight forwarder, may have the perfect role for you.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who has a good solid forwarding background, confident managing shipments from start to finish, including completing Customs formalities.

Working from lovely offices near the centre of Portsmouth, you’ll be part of a friendly team, working together to ensure maximum customer satisfaction, along with playing a key role in the company’s success.

A typical day would include managing both sea & air shipments, dealing with overseas agents, booking shipments direct with carriers, updating clients on the progress of their shipments, providing Customs expertise to clients, completing Customs entries and coordinating shipments all the way through to final destination.

The role is predominantly 90% sea freight, so don’t worry if you lack the air freight experience as this can be trained.

About the Company

The company is an established and growing freight forwarder that offer global services by air, sea & road. The company has a great team ethos and all work together to do great work & enjoy what they do.

Salary & Benefits

For this position, the company is looking to pay a competitive salary in the region of £30K to £35K depending on experience. Free on-site parking and other benefits on offer.

What are you waiting for, apply now! Confidentiality assured at all times and please