Freight Forwarder

Freight Forwarder
Location: Manchester
Hours: Monday - Friday, 09:00 - 17:30
Salary: £32,000 - £36,000 DOE

We are recruiting for a well-established international freight forwarding company and are looking for an experienced Freight Forwarder, experienced with Ocean Export Operations to join their Manchester team. This is a hands-on, start-to-finish role managing sea freight shipments (LCL & FCL) with full operational ownership.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays
Company pension
Bonus incentives (10% share)
Free healthcare after 3 years, basic support from day one
Free onsite parking
Cycle-to-work scheme
Opportunities for career progression within a growing companyKey Responsibilities

Manage the complete export process via sea freight, including Less than Container Loads (LCL) and Full Container Loads (FCL).
Take responsibility for pricing, quoting, and providing competitive solutions to customers.
Liaise and negotiate with overseas agents, shipping lines, hauliers, and internal teams.
Track shipments, update clients on progress, and resolve operational issues promptly.
Complete import customs declarations via CDS and ensure compliance with all import regulations.
Maintain accurate records and monitor KPIs for all shipments.
Collaborate with colleagues across branches and support business development by maintaining strong client relationships.Skills & Experience

Proven experience in pricing and quoting within ocean export operations.
Strong knowledge of sea freight processes (LCL & FCL).
Understanding of customs clearance and export compliance.
Excellent organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple shipments and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Experience liaising with agents, shipping lines, or hauliers.
Knowledge of other transport modes is desirable but not essential.

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