Freight Forwarder
Meridian Business Support
Are you an experienced Freight Forwarder with a strong understanding of import and export procedures? We're recruiting on behalf of a growing logistics business in Immingham that is expanding its operational team due to increased workload. This is an excellent opportunity for a Freight Forwarder to join a busy and established operation, coordinating international shipments, managing customs requirements and building strong relationships with customers, hauliers and shipping partners.
As a Freight Forwarder, you will play an important role in ensuring goods are moved efficiently and compliantly across international supply chains.
Key responsibilities include:
- Coordinating import and export shipments from booking through to final delivery
- Managing customs formalities and transport documentation
- Liaising with customers, shipping lines, hauliers and suppliers to ensure smooth shipment movements
- Tracking and monitoring consignments, resolving any operational issues that arise
- Maintaining accurate customer records and shipment information
- Ensuring compliance with customs regulations and freight procedures
- Providing a high level of customer service throughout the shipping process
- Supporting the wider operations team in a fast-paced logistics environment
To be successful in this Freight Forwarder role, you should have:
- Previous experience within freight forwarding, logistics, shipping, transport planning or supply chain operations
- Knowledge of import and export customs procedures
- Strong communication and organisational skills
- Experience building positive relationships with customers and suppliers
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
- The ability to manage workloads independently whilst contributing positively to a team environment
The following would be advantageous:
- Experience using Destin8
- Knowledge of container movements and port operations
- Understanding of European trailer and road freight operations
- Experience working within a freight forwarding or customs clearance environment
This Freight Forwarder position offers long-term career stability within a growing business that has developed a strong reputation within the logistics sector.
Benefits include:
- Competitive salary of £30,000 to £35,000 per annum
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Company pension following successful probation period
- Permanent full-time position
- Monday to Friday working hours with no weekend requirement
- Supportive team environment within a busy logistics operation
- Opportunity to develop your experience across customs, shipping and international transport
This vacancy would also suit candidates with experience as a Import Coordinator, Export Coordinator, Customs Clerk, Shipping Coordinator, Logistics Coordinator, Customs Clearance Agent or Transport Administrator.
Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Agency for this vacancy.
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