Freight Forwarder

Are you an experienced freight forwarder ready to make an immediate impact? Our client is looking for a Freight Forwarder to join their busy Manchester team.

Location: Old Trafford, Manchester

Salary: £25,000 - £27,000 per annum

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Start Date: Immediate

About Us:

Our client is an established freight forwarding and logistics company providing shipping, transport and forwarding services to a wide range of customers. They handle multi-modal shipments by road and sea across multiple sectors, and pride themselves on expert customer service and strong, lasting business relationships.

Freight Forwarder - The Role:

This is a hands-on role in a fast-paced department where you'll hit the ground running. With 2-5 years of freight forwarding experience at clerk, operator or coordinator level, you'll bring the know-how to manage shipments confidently, keep customers informed and support the wider team through a busy period.

Freight Forwarder - Key Responsibilities:

• Process incoming enquiries and bookings accurately, making sure shipments are handled correctly and on time
• Coordinate road and sea forwarding shipments from booking through to delivery
• Keep customers updated on shipment progress and respond to queries promptly
• Liaise with customs staff and apply your knowledge of customs regulations and shipping procedures
• Maintain accurate documentation, records and systems
• Prioritise a varied workload and support colleagues wherever needed

Freight Forwarder - You:

• 2-5 years of freight forwarding experience at clerk, operator or coordinator level
• Confident across the Microsoft suite, particularly Outlook, Excel and Teams
• Quick to pick up new software and computer literate
• Able to work from the Manchester site full time, ideally with access to a car
• Highly organised, with a structured approach to planning and managing your day
• Calm under pressure, able to prioritise effectively and follow through
• Experienced at multi-tasking in a similar role
• A team player with a can-do attitude and a track record of pitching in to help others
• Comfortable taking ownership of decisions and working independently within agreed boundaries (desirable)

Benefits:

• Generous annual leave
• Social events
• Professional development in freight forwarding and logistics
• Supportive team environment

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