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Freight Forwarder

Meridian Business Support Limited
Immingham
Salary
£30,000 – £35,000 a year
Job type
full time
Location
Immingham, England
Freight Forwarder

Immingham, DN40 |

£30,000 to £35,000 per annum |

Permanent | Monday to Friday, 08:45 to 17:00 |

25 days holiday plus bank holidays | Pension after probation

Are you an experienced

Freight Forwarder

with a strong understanding of import and export procedures? We're recruiting on behalf of a growing logistics business in Immingham that is expanding its operational team due to increased workload. This is an excellent opportunity for a

Freight Forwarder

to join a busy and established operation, coordinating international shipments, managing customs requirements and building strong relationships with customers, hauliers and shipping partners.

As a

Freight Forwarder , you will play an important role in ensuring goods are moved efficiently and compliantly across international supply chains.

Key responsibilities include: Coordinating import and export shipments from booking through to final delivery Managing customs formalities and transport documentation Liaising with customers, shipping lines, hauliers and suppliers to ensure smooth shipment movements Tracking and monitoring consignments, resolving any operational issues that arise Maintaining accurate customer records and shipment information Ensuring compliance with customs regulations and freight procedures Providing a high level of customer service throughout the shipping process Supporting the wider operations team in a fast-paced logistics environment

To be successful in this

Freight Forwarder

role, you should have: Previous experience within freight forwarding, logistics, shipping, transport planning or supply chain operations Knowledge of import and export customs procedures Strong communication and organisational skills Experience building positive relationships with customers and suppliers Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook The ability to manage workloads independently whilst contributing positively to a team environment

The following would be advantageous: Experience using Destin8 Knowledge of container movements and port operations Understanding of European trailer and road freight operations Experience working within a freight forwarding or customs clearance environment

This

Freight Forwarder

position offers long-term career stability within a growing business that has developed a strong reputation within the logistics sector.

Benefits include: Competitive salary of £30,000 to £35,000 per annum 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Company pension following successful probation period Permanent full-time position Monday to Friday working hours with no weekend requirement Supportive team environment within a busy logistics operation Opportunity to develop your experience across customs, shipping and international transport

This vacancy would also suit candidates with experience as a Import Coordinator, Export Coordinator, Customs Clerk, Shipping Coordinator, Logistics Coordinator, Customs Clearance Agent or Transport Administrator.

Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Agency for this vacancy. TPBN1_UKTJ

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