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
.

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

• 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

• General office hours: 08:00 – 16:30
• Flexibility around similar working-hour combinations may be available