Freight Forwarder

Freight Forwarder (Ocean / Project Cargo / OOG)
Location: Southampton, UK
Salary: Circa £35,000 – £40,000 (DOE)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Freight Forwarder (Ocean / Project Cargo / OOG) to join a growing and dynamic specialist freight business based in the Southampton area.

The successful candidate will provide export freight solutions to global destinations, including complex and non-standard routes, working closely with major 3PL vessel operators to move primarily out-of-gauge (OOG), breakbulk, and project cargo. This is a great opportunity to join a business operating within specialist logistics sectors.

Working Hours

Full time – Monday to Friday
Hybrid working: 1 day per week from home after probation

Package & Benefits

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Bonus scheme and annual salary reviews
• Private medical and dental cover
• Comprehensive training and development with clear progression opportunities
• Travel opportunities to trade and boat shows/events
• Employee-focused environment with long-term career growth

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage Sea Freight operations, utilising 3PL vessels and major shipping lines
• Handle freight movements to global destinations, including specialist, oversized, and complex cargo
• Manage end-to-end shipments involving OOG, breakbulk, and project cargo
• Support Air and Road shipments when required, offering a fully multimodal service
• Deliver high levels of customer service while building and maintaining strong commercial relationships
• Manage bookings, documentation, quotations, and operational queries efficiently and accurately
• Liaise confidently with carriers, agents, and clients to resolve issues and ensure smooth operations

Requirements

• Essential: Hands-on experience with OOG, breakbulk, or project cargo shipments
• Experience within marine, yacht, heavy-lift, or specialist freight sectors highly desirable
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in Freight Forwarding (Sea Freight background preferred)
• Experience handling complex logistics operations and non-standard shipments
• Knowledge of vessel bookings, port operations, and cargo handling procedures
• Strong commercial awareness, including quoting, cost control, and client management
• Experience working with or booking onto major shipping lines is desirable
• Experience with Cargowise highly desirable

WR Logistics are a leading recruitment partner for the logistics and supply chain industry, recruiting across the UK, Europe, and the USA for permanent opportunities.

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