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Freight Coordinator

Position: Freight Coordinator
Location: Southampton
Hours: Monday – Friday, 09:00 – 17:30 (APPROX)
Salary: up to £35,000 (DEO)


We are recruiting for our client, who is growing their experienced team. They are a leading a specialist in multimodal freight solutions across the UK and globally.

The Role:

As a Freight Coordinator, you will play a key role in managing and coordinating both import and export shipments, with a particular emphasis on road freight and courier services to begin with. Experience in ocean & air freight is highly desirable, as you will be supporting the team moving forward.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Coordinate end-to-end freight movements (road, courier, air and ocean)

  • Prepare and issue shipping documents, including bills of lading and customs declarations

  • Provide timely and competitive freight quotes to clients and internal teams

  • Liaise with carriers, customs brokers, and overseas agents

  • Ensure compliance with import/export regulations

  • Track and trace shipments, providing regular updates to stakeholders

  • Maintain accurate records in freight systems and databases

Requirements:

  • Experience working with a UK-based freight forwarder is essential!

  • Strong understanding of road freight and courier networks (UK & EU)

  • Working knowledge of ocean freight procedures (FCL, LCL, Incoterms)

  • Familiarity with customs clearance for both imports and exports

  • Proficient in using freight systems and Microsoft Office

  • Excellent communication and organisational skills

  • Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment


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WR Logistics are the #1 recruitment partner for all vacancies in the logistics industry. We recruit UK wide for permanent and contract jobs.

WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

JOB OVERVIEW.

Location Southampton
Job titleFreight Coordinator
Salary £28000 - £35000
Consultant Charmaine Boyce
Consultant Phone 02394004725
Consultant Email charmaine@wr-logistics.com
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