Freight Coordinator

Multimodal Freight Operations Coordinator

Chelmsford | Import-Focused | Sea Freight Bias

Are you an experienced multimodal freight professional looking for a role that offers variety, stability, and a healthy work-life balance?

We're working with a well-established freight forwarder based in Chelmsford, seeking a proactive Multimodal Operations Coordinator to join their growing team.

This role is import-focused, with a strong bias toward sea freight, handling cargo primarily to and from the Far East.

The Role

You'll be responsible for the end-to-end management of import shipments, while also gaining exposure across all modes of freight and customs entries.

Key responsibilities include:

Managing multimodal import shipments (sea freight biased, with air and road exposure)

End-to-end operational control from origin to final delivery

Coordinating shipments to and from the Far East

Completing and overseeing customs entries

Liaising with overseas agents, shipping lines, hauliers, and customers

Ensuring compliance, accuracy, and excellent customer service throughout

What We're Looking For

Experience in multimodal freight forwarding

Strong sea freight import knowledge (essential)

Familiarity with customs processes and entries

Comfortable handling shipments from the Far East

Organised, detail-oriented, and commercially aware

A team player who enjoys variety across different transport modes

Working Hours & Flexibility

General office hours: 08:00 - 16:30

Flexibility around similar working-hour combinations may be available

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