Freight Forwarder
Are you an experienced freight forwarder ready to make an immediate impact? Our client is looking for a Freight Forwarder to join their busy Manchester team.
Location: Old Trafford, Manchester Salary: £25,000 - £27,000 per annum Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Start Date: Immediate
About Us:
Our client is an established freight forwarding and logistics company providing shipping, transport and forwarding services to a wide range of customers. They handle multi-modal shipments by road and sea across multiple sectors, and pride themselves on expert customer service and strong, lasting business relationships.
Freight Forwarder - The Role:
This is a hands-on role in a fast-paced department where you'll hit the ground running. With 2-5 years of freight forwarding experience at clerk, operator or coordinator level, you'll bring the know-how to manage shipments confidently, keep customers informed and support the wider team through a busy period.
Freight Forwarder - Key Responsibilities:
- Process incoming enquiries and bookings accurately, making sure shipments are handled correctly and on time
- Coordinate road and sea forwarding shipments from booking through to delivery
- Keep customers updated on shipment progress and respond to queries promptly
- Liaise with customs staff and apply your knowledge of customs regulations and shipping procedures
- Maintain accurate documentation, records and systems
- Prioritise a varied workload and support colleagues wherever needed
Freight Forwarder - You:
- 2-5 years of freight forwarding experience at clerk, operator or coordinator level
- Confident across the Microsoft suite, particularly Outlook, Excel and Teams
- Quick to pick up new software and computer literate
- Able to work from the Manchester site full time, ideally with access to a car
- Highly organised, with a structured approach to planning and managing your day
- Calm under pressure, able to prioritise effectively and follow through
- Experienced at multi-tasking in a similar role
- A team player with a can-do attitude and a track record of pitching in to help others
- Comfortable taking ownership of decisions and working independently within agreed boundaries (desirable)
Benefits:
- Generous annual leave
- Social events
- Professional development in freight forwarding and logistics
- Supportive team environment
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