Air & Sea Freight Coordinator

Sea & Air Freight Operator
Location: Portsmouth
Salary: up to 32,000 + Benefits

Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday (Hybrid working available after probation)

We are recruiting on behalf of a leading freight forwarding and logistics business that has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality transport solutions across Europe and beyond. Following continued growth, they are now looking to expand their Sea & Air department with an experienced Sea & Air Freight Operator.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a proven background in sea and air freight to join a dynamic and supportive team, with the chance to contribute to the growth of a key business division.

Air and Ocean Freight Coordinator

You will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day management of sea and air services, ensuring the smooth relay of information between customers, partners, and subcontractors. Duties include:

• Arranging import and export movements via sea and air (FCL, LCL, cross-trade).
• Liaising with shipping lines, hauliers, overseas partners, and agents.
• Providing accurate updates to customers and ensuring smooth transit.
• Quoting for new business and negotiating rates with carriers and clients.
• Processing export documentation (bills of lading, air waybills, certificates of origin, etc.).
• Maintaining strong relationships with existing and new customers.
• Updating transport software and ensuring accurate records.
• Supporting insurance claim processes where required.

Experience Required:

• Minimum 3 years' experience in sea and air exports.
• Previous experience with imports and export documentation.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word).
• Strong written and spoken English.
• Excellent communication skills with a positive, proactive approach.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary package with bonus scheme
• Hybrid working (full office-based during probation)
• Company pension scheme
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Private medical & dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Company events
• Sick pay

WR Logistics are the 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.