Freight Forwarder

Cpl; Dublin; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Customs training provided

Permanent, full-time position

Career progression in freight forward

Job summary

Flexsource is recruiting a Freight Forwarder for a busy logistics business in North West Dublin. You will manage customer shipments by road, air and sea from inquiry to delivery, ensuring accuracy and timely updates. The role is permanent, full-time and office-based.

Key tasks include handling enquiries, arranging transport, customs support, and invoicing while maintaining records. Training is provided for customs where needed, with a strong career path in freight forwarding.

Qualifications

• 6 months’ experience in transport or logistics and customs clearance.
• Sharp attention to detail.
• Good problem-solving skills and the ability to think quickly.
• Clear written and spoken communication.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and quick to pick up new software.

Responsibilities

• Handle customer enquiries, prepare quotes and update customers on shipments.
• Arrange and monitor shipments by road, air and sea, addressing delays.
• Coordinate with carriers and agents to secure space and move cargo.
• Prepare and check shipping paperwork for accuracy.
• Submit customs declarations and support clearance (training provided).
• Issue customer invoices and process supplier costs on time.
• Maintain records and daily tasks on company systems.

Skills

Logistics operations

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Communication

Microsoft Office

Incoterms knowledge

Education

Leaving Certificate or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description;

Flexsource is recruiting a Freight Forwarder for our client, a busy logistics business in North West Dublin. You’ll look after customer shipments moving by road, air and sea, from the first enquiry through to delivery. This is a permanent, full-time, office-based role.

Key Responsibilities;

• Handle customer enquiries, prepare quotes and keep customers updated on their shipments
• Arrange and follow shipments by road, air and sea, solving problems quickly when delays occur
• Work with carriers, hauliers and agents to secure space and keep cargo moving
• Prepare and check shipping paperwork to make sure it is complete and correct
• Submit customs declarations and support clearance (training provided)
• Issue customer invoices and process supplier costs on time
• Keep records and daily tasks up to date on the company systems
• Follow all regulations and safety procedures, including those for dangerous goods
• Step in to cover absent colleagues and take on other reasonable tasks

Key Requirements;

• At least 6 months’ experience, ideally in transport or logistics and customs clearance
• Sharp attention to detail
• Good problem-solving skills and the ability to think quickly
• Clear written and spoken communication
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and quick to pick up new software
• Leaving Certificate or equivalent
• Legally entitled to work in Ireland
• A plus: a degree or diploma in logistics or international trade, experience across road, air and sea, knowledge of Incoterms, or a dangerous goods certificate

Hours;

• Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week
• 08:00am to 17:00pm, with a 1-hour break

Pay and Benefits;

• €40,000 to €45,000 per year, depending on experience
• Permanent, full-time position
• Customs training provided
• Genuine scope to build a career in freight forwarding