Freight Forwarder - Ipswich - Up to 27,000
The Freight Forwarder will support the business in coordinating and managing shipments across road, sea, and air. This role is ideal for someone looking to continue a career in forwarding with a respectable forwarder, gaining hands-on experience in operations, customer service, and international freight movements.
Job type: Permanent
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with the coordination of freight movements by road, sea, and air.
- Support the business with day-to-day shipment operations.
- Prepare and process shipping documentation, including invoices, packing lists, customs paperwork, and transport instructions.
- Liaise with customers, carriers, hauliers, shipping lines, and overseas agents.
- Track shipments and provide status updates to customers.
- Ensure all jobs are completed accurately and within agreed timeframes.
- Support customs clearance processes where required.
- Resolve basic operational issues and escalate more complex problems when necessary.
- Ensure compliance with company procedures, industry regulations, and health & safety requirements.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong communication skills (written and verbal).
- Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to prioritise tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Confident using IT systems and Microsoft Office
- Professional, reliable, and customer-focused approach.
Experience & Qualifications
- Previous experience with a UK based freight forwarder covering Air/Sea and/or Road freight
- Right to Work in UK - No sponsorship on offer
- Experience in customs entries
- Knowledge of Incoterms, customs processes, or international shipping.
- Logistics or supply chain qualification (or working towards one).
WR Logistics are the 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.