Location: Whiteley
Salary: £30,000 - £40,000 (DOE)
Hours: Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week
The Opportunity
We're supporting a well-established, globally operating business within a specialist sector, looking to bring in an experienced Freight Forwarder / Logistics Coordinator with a strong background in international freight and shipping.
This is a fast-paced, project-driven environment where logistics plays a critical role in delivering complex work across international markets. You'll be responsible for coordinating freight movements from booking through to delivery, while also supporting wider project logistics requirements.
You'll join a collaborative team where commercial awareness, attention to detail, communication and problem-solving are key.
What's on Offer
Competitive salary up to £40,000 DOE
Private medical and dental insurance
Profit sharing and bonus potential
Company pension and sick pay
Health & wellbeing programme
Cycle to work scheme
Employee discounts and referral scheme
On-site parking and regular company events
Opportunity to work on global projects
The Role
You'll take ownership of day-to-day freight forwarding activities, coordinating shipments and ensuring materials move efficiently across international projects.
Key responsibilities include:
Arranging and coordinating international freight movements by road, sea and air
Managing freight bookings with shipping lines, airlines, hauliers, freight agents and other logistics partners
Coordinating import and export shipments from booking through to final delivery
Preparing and checking shipping and customs documentation
Ensuring shipments comply with relevant customs and international trade requirements
Liaising with customers, suppliers, carriers and overseas partners
Obtaining and reviewing freight quotations to identify cost-effective solutions
Monitoring shipments and providing updates to internal and external stakeholders
Proactively resolving delays, issues and exceptions throughout the freight process
Coordinating transport arrangements and delivery requirements for project cargo
Identifying potential logistical risks and implementing practical solutions
Supporting the wider team with project logistics and continuous improvement initiatives
What We're Looking For
We're looking for someone with genuine freight forwarding experience who understands how international shipments are booked, documented and moved.
Previous experience within freight forwarding, shipping or international logistics
Strong understanding of import/export procedures and international freight movements
Experience arranging freight by road, sea and/or air
Confidence dealing with carriers, hauliers, shipping lines, agents and other logistics providers
Experience preparing and checking shipping and customs documentation
Good commercial awareness and the ability to review freight costs and quotations
Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple shipments, priorities and deadlines simultaneously
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Freight Forwarder looking to move into a more varied project logistics environment, combining traditional freight forwarding with the coordination of complex international logistics requirements.
If you have a strong freight forwarding background and enjoy working in a fast-moving, international environment, we'd love to hear from you.
WR Logistics are a leading recruitment partner for the logistics and supply chain industry, recruiting across the UK, Europe, and the USA for permanent opportunities.
WR Logistics is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy
Salary description
£30000.00 - £40000.00 per year