Freight Coordinator
Location: Eastleigh
Hours: Monday – Friday, 09:00 – 17:30 (APPROX)
Salary: up to £32,000 (DEO)
We have an exciting opportunity for a Freight Coordinator to join a well-established team in Southampton. Our client specialises in International Freight Management, including movements by air, sea and road. This role would suit a candidate who is passionate about logistics and enjoys working in a collaborative team.
The ideal candidate will have a background in Freight Forwarding operations, with experience dealing with either sea, road or air freight, imports/exports and customs clearance procedures. Multi-modal would be ideal.
Your key responsibilities as a Freight Coordinator:
- Complete start-to-finish consignments by sea, air and road freight
- Building strong working relationships with clients/shipping lines & agents, good negotiation skills, and attention to detail are essential for this role.
- Provide freight rates, quotes and pricing solutions for customers
- Track and update delivery statuses in the company’s system and provide regular updates to clients
- Completion of customs procedures
- Ensure compliance with import regulations and trade compliance laws
- An aptitude for sales is desirable
- Must have experience working with a UK Based freight forwarder
Benefits:
- Salary up to £32,000 (DEO)
- 28 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)
- Company pension contribution
- Free on site parking
- The opportunity to learn and grow in different modes of freight
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.
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