Trainee Freight Forwarder — Multimodal Logistics

Right Now Recruitment; Sunbury-on-Thames; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

21 days annual leave

Career progression to Multimodal role

Full training provided

Office-based with occasional remote"

Job summary

Right Now Group is recruiting a Junior Freight Operator in the Sunbury-on-Thames area. This entry‑level role offers hands‑on training across air, road and sea freight, with no prior experience required.

You will join a motivated team, learn shipping documentation, and progress toward a Multimodal Operator role. Working Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:30, you’ll start with full training, receive competitive salary (£26,000–£28,000) and growing annual leave.

Qualifications

• No prior freight forwarding or logistics experience required.
• Positive attitude with willingness to learn.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Proactive approach and ability to use initiative.
• Comfortable using computers and learning new systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist with coordination of import and export shipments across air, road and sea freight.
• Support arranging transport, bookings, collections and deliveries.
• Help prepare and process shipping documentation and customs paperwork.
• Liaise with customers, carriers, suppliers and internal departments to progress shipments.
• Monitor shipment movements and provide updates.
• Learn to manage shipments from start to finish and meet deadlines.
• Maintain accurate shipment records in internal systems.
• Assist with resolving shipment queries and delays.
• Develop understanding of customs procedures and international freight regulations.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Proactive attitude

Team player

Learner mindset

Job description

Right Now Group is recruiting a Junior Freight Operator in the Sunbury-on-Thames area. This entry‑level role offers hands‑on training across air, road and sea freight, with no prior experience required.

You will join a motivated team, learn shipping documentation, and progress toward a Multimodal Operator role. Working Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:30, you’ll start with full training, receive competitive salary (£26,000–£28,000) and growing annual leave.