Road Freight Forwarder

Logiskills Recruitment Ltd.; Naas; On-site; EUR 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Logiskills is seeking a Road Freight Forwarder based in Kildare to manage road freight shipments and coordinate transport arrangements, ensuring timely and cost-effective deliveries while delivering excellent customer service.

The ideal candidate has 1–2 years of recent forwarding experience, a good understanding of import/export procedures, and strong communication skills to liaise with customers, hauliers and international partners.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in road freight forwarding or logistics is preferred.
• Knowledge of import/export procedures and freight documentation.
• Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate import and export road freight shipments.
• Liaise with customers, hauliers and international partners.
• Arrange collections, deliveries and transport bookings.
• Prepare shipping documentation and manage shipment updates.
• Negotiate transport rates and resolve operational issues.

Skills

Road freight forwarding

Logistics coordination

Import/export procedures

Communication

Problem-solving

Fast-paced work style

Freight documentation

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Title: Road Freight Forwarder

Location: Kildare

Terms: Full-time permanent,

Package: €42,000 DOE

Target Applicant: 1–2years of recent forwarding experience.

An established logistics company is seeking a Road Freight Forwarder to manage road freight shipments, coordinate transport arrangements and ensure timely, cost-effective deliveries while providing excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate import and export road freight shipments.
• Liaise with customers, hauliers and international partners.
• Arrange collections, deliveries and transport bookings.
• Prepare shipping documentation and manage shipment updates.
• Negotiate transport rates and resolve operational issues.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in road freight forwarding or logistics is preferred.
• Knowledge of import/export procedures and freight documentation.
• Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

For a confidential conversation about this opportunity or others in the market, please contact Nicola Murphy.

IAC-Oct26