×
Register Here to Apply for Jobs or Post Jobs. X

Freight Forwarder

Job in Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL1, England, UK
Listing for: Jane Gorse Recruitment Limited
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-10
Job specializations:
  • Transportation
    Freight, Transportation Logistics
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 31000 GBP Yearly GBP 31000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Multimodal Freight Operator

Oldham | £28,000 Basic + OTE £31,000 | Full-Time | Permanent

Join a Growing Global Logistics Business!

Are you an experienced Freight Operator looking for your next challenge?

Do you have experience managing Road, Sea and Air Freight shipments from booking through to delivery?

Due to continued growth, we are looking for a proactive and organised Multimodal Freight Operator to join a busy and expanding logistics team based in Oldham.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing freight forwarding business where no two days are the same. You'll play a key role in ensuring shipments move smoothly across the globe while delivering exceptional customer service.

The Role

As a Multimodal Freight Operator, you will be responsible for coordinating freight shipments across Ocean, Air and European Road Freight services, managing the complete shipment lifecycle from booking through to final delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Managing Ocean, Air and European Road Freight shipments

Arranging collections and deliveries

Monitoring shipments and providing proactive customer updates

Preparing and checking customs and shipping documentation

Managing freight inbox enquiries

Resolving operational issues, delays and exceptions

Liaising with customers, carriers and overseas agents

Updating internal systems accurately

Supporting invoicing and operational administration

Working closely with the Operations and Sales teams

What We're Looking For

Previous experience within Freight Forwarding, Logistics or Shipping

Knowledge of Ocean, Air and/or Road Freight operations

Strong organisational and time management skills

Excellent customer service and communication abilities

Ability to manage multiple shipments simultaneously

Customs knowledge would be advantageous

Strong attention to detail

Good IT skills including Microsoft Office

Positive, proactive and team-focused attitude

What's On Offer?

£28,000 Basic Salary

OTE £31,000

Genuine career progression opportunities

Ongoing training and development

Friendly and supportive team environment

Opportunity to work across international freight operations

Join a growing business with exciting expansion plans

This is a fully office based role so you must be able to get to Oldham daily.

Interested?

If you're an experienced Freight Operator, Freight Coordinator, Import/Export Coordinator or Multimodal Operator looking for your next opportunity in Oldham, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today for a confidential discussion
Additional Information / Benefits
Plus Benefits
Note that applications are not being accepted from your jurisdiction for this job currently via this jobsite. Candidate preferences are the decision of the Employer or Recruiting Agent, and are controlled by them alone.
To Search, View & Apply for jobs on this site that accept applications from your location or country, tap here to make a Search:
 
 
 
Search for further Jobs Here:
(Try combinations for better Results! Or enter less keywords for broader Results)
Location
Increase/decrease your Search Radius (miles)
0
200
Filters
Education Level
Experience Level (years)
Posted in last:
Salary