Freight Forwarder

White Recruitment; Ashbourne; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

White Recruitment in Ireland is seeking an experienced Road Freight Forwarder to join their team in Leinster. The role focuses on imports and managing shipments from booking to final delivery.

You will own a portfolio of road freight imports, coordinate with hauliers and overseas partners, and ensure documentation and customs compliance while maintaining high customer service levels.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within road freight forwarding.
• Strong knowledge of European road imports.
• Good understanding of transport documentation and customs processes.
• Confident communicating with customers, hauliers and overseas agents.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple shipments and priorities simultaneously.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Managing road freight imports from start to finish
• Arranging collections and deliveries across Ireland and Europe
• Booking transport with hauliers and coordinating schedules
• Preparing and checking shipping and customs documentation
• Tracking shipments and proactively resolving delays or issues
• Liaising with customers, suppliers, carriers and international partners
• Handling quotations, bookings and shipment updates
• Monitoring costs, charges and invoicing
• Ensuring shipments are delivered accurately and on time
• Providing a high level of customer service throughout the shipment lifecycle

Skills

Road Freight

Imports

Documentation

Customer communication

European transit

Logistics coordination

Job description

Freight Forwarder (499425) Ashbourne, Republic of Ireland

Salary: EUR40000 - EUR45000 per annum

I am currently recruiting on behalf of an established international freight forwarding business for an experienced Road Freight Forwarder to join their team in Leinster.

This is a great opportunity for someone with solid European road freight experience who enjoys managing shipments from initial booking right through to final delivery, with the role predominantly focused on imports.

The Role

You will take ownership of a portfolio of road freight shipments, coordinating the complete forwarding process while maintaining strong communication with customers, hauliers and overseas partners.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing road freight imports from start to finish
• Arranging collections and deliveries across Ireland and Europe
• Booking transport with hauliers and coordinating schedules
• Preparing and checking shipping and customs documentation
• Tracking shipments and proactively resolving delays or issues
• Liaising with customers, suppliers, carriers and international partners
• Handling quotations, bookings and shipment updates
• Monitoring costs, charges and invoicing
• Ensuring shipments are delivered accurately and on time
• Providing a high level of customer service throughout the shipment lifecycle

What They're Looking For

• Previous experience within road freight forwarding
• Strong knowledge of European road imports
• Good understanding of transport documentation and customs processes
• Confident communicating with customers, hauliers and overseas agents
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple shipments and priorities simultaneously
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach

What's on Offer

• €40,000 – €45,000 salary, depending on experience
• Permanent position within an established international forwarding business
• Opportunity to take genuine ownership of shipments from start to finish
• Predominantly road import-focused role
• Varied customer and international partner interaction
• Stable environment with an experienced forwarding operation
• Opportunity to develop your career within the freight forwarding sector