Freight Coordinator
Multimodal Freight Operations Coordinator
Chelmsford | Import-Focused | Sea Freight Bias
Are you an experienced multimodal freight professional looking for a role that offers variety, stability, and a healthy work-life balance?
We’re working with a well-established freight forwarder based in Chelmsford, seeking a proactive Multimodal Operations Coordinator to join their growing team.
This role is import-focused, with a strong bias toward sea freight, handling cargo primarily to and from the Far East.
The Role
You’ll be responsible for the end-to-end management of import shipments, while also gaining exposure across all modes of freight and customs entries.
Key responsibilities include:
Managing multimodal import shipments (sea freight biased, with air and road exposure)
End-to-end operational control from origin to final delivery
Coordinating shipments to and from the Far East
Completing and overseeing customs entries
Liaising with overseas agents, shipping lines, hauliers, and customers
Ensuring compliance, accuracy, and excellent customer service throughout
What We’re Looking For
Experience in multimodal freight forwarding
Strong sea freight import knowledge (essential)
Familiarity with customs processes and entries
Comfortable handling shipments from the Far East
Organised, detail-oriented, and commercially aware
A team player who enjoys variety across different transport modes
Working Hours & Flexibility
General office hours: 08:00 – 16:30
Flexibility around similar working-hour combinations may be available
WR Logistics are the #1 recruitment partner for all vacancies in the logistics industry. We recruit in the UK & USA for permanent jobs.
WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
JOB OVERVIEW.
Apply For This Job
REGISTER FOR JOB ALERTS
Were always updating our available positions, register now to sign up to our jobs by email service, and stay informed when we list new positions that are relevant to you.