Freight Forwarder

Freight Forwarder (459292) Whiteley, England

Salary: GBP
30000 - GBP
40000 per annum

Location:
Whiteley

Hours:
Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week

We’re supporting a well-established, globally operating business within a specialist sector, looking to bring in an experienced Freight Forwarder / Logistics Coordinator with a strong background in international freight and shipping.

This is a fast-paced, project-driven environment where logistics plays a critical role in delivering complex work across international markets. You’ll be responsible for coordinating freight movements from booking through to delivery, while also supporting wider project logistics requirements.

You’ll join a collaborative team where commercial awareness, attention to detail, communication and problem-solving are key.

• Competitive salary up to £40,000 DOE
• Private medical and dental insurance
• Profit sharing and bonus potential
• Company pension and sick pay
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discounts and referral scheme
• On-site parking and regular company events
• Opportunity to work on global projects

You’ll take ownership of day-to-day freight forwarding activities, coordinating shipments and ensuring materials move efficiently across international projects.

Key responsibilities include:

• Arranging and coordinating international freight movements by road, sea and air
• Managing freight bookings with shipping lines, airlines, hauliers, freight agents and other logistics partners
• Coordinating import and export shipments from booking through to final delivery
• Preparing and checking shipping and customs documentation
• Ensuring shipments comply with relevant customs and international trade requirements
• Liaising with customers, suppliers, carriers and overseas partners
• Obtaining and reviewing freight quotations to identify cost-effective solutions
• Monitoring shipments and providing updates to internal and external stakeholders
• Proactively resolving delays, issues and exceptions throughout the freight process
• Coordinating transport arrangements and delivery requirements for project cargo
• Identifying potential logistical risks and implementing practical solutions
• Supporting the wider team with project logistics and continuous improvement initiatives

We’re looking for someone with genuine freight forwarding experience who understands how international shipments are booked, documented and moved.

• Previous experience within freight forwarding, shipping or international logistics
• Strong understanding of import/export procedures and international freight movements
• Experience arranging freight by road, sea and/or air
• Confidence dealing with carriers, hauliers, shipping lines, agents and other logistics providers
• Experience preparing and checking shipping and customs documentation
• Good commercial awareness and the ability to review freight costs and quotations
• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple shipments, priorities and deadlines simultaneously

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Freight Forwarder looking to move into a more varied project logistics environment, combining traditional freight forwarding with the coordination of complex international logistics requirements.

If you have a strong freight forwarding background and enjoy working in a fast-moving, international environment, we’d love to hear from you.