Freight Forwarder

  • WR Logistics
  • Ipswich, Suffolk
  • Mar 04, 2026
Full time Transportation Automotive

Job Description

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.