Freight Forwarder

Freight Forwarder Immingham, DN40 | £30,000 to £35,000 per annum | Permanent | Monday to Friday, 08:45 to 17:00 | 25 days holiday plus bank holidays | Pension after probationAre you an experienced Freight Forwarder with a strong understanding of import and export procedures? We're recruiting on behalf of a growing logistics business in Immingham that is expanding its operational team due to increased workload. This is an excellent opportunity for a Freight Forwarder to join a busy and established operation, coordinating international shipments, managing customs requirements and building strong relationships with customers, hauliers and shipping partners.As a Freight Forwarder , you will play an important role in ensuring goods are moved efficiently and compliantly across international supply chains.Key responsibilities include:Coordinating import and export shipments from booking through to final deliveryManaging customs formalities and transport documentationLiaising with customers, shipping lines, hauliers and suppliers to ensure smooth shipment movementsTracking and monitoring consignments, resolving any operational issues that ariseMaintaining accurate customer records and shipment informationEnsuring compliance with customs regulations and freight proceduresProviding a high level of customer service throughout the shipping processSupporting the wider operations team in a fast-paced logistics environmentTo be successful in this Freight Forwarder role, you should have:Previous experience within freight forwarding, logistics, shipping, transport planning or supply chain operationsKnowledge of import and export customs proceduresStrong communication and organisational skillsExperience building positive relationships with customers and suppliersGood working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and OutlookThe ability to manage workloads independently whilst contributing positively to a team environmentThe following would be advantageous:Experience using Destin8Knowledge of container movements and port operationsUnderstanding of European trailer and road freight operationsExperience working within a freight forwarding or customs clearance environmentThis Freight Forwarder position offers long-term career stability within a growing business that has developed a strong reputation within the logistics sector.Benefits include:Competitive salary of £30,000 to £35,000 per annum25 days annual leave plus bank holidaysCompany pension following successful probation periodPermanent full-time positionMonday to Friday working hours with no weekend requirementSupportive team environment within a busy logistics operationOpportunity to develop your experience across customs, shipping and international transportThis vacancy would also suit candidates with experience as a Import Coordinator, Export Coordinator, Customs Clerk, Shipping Coordinator, Logistics Coordinator, Customs Clearance Agent or Transport Administrator.Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Agency for this vacancy.TPBN1_UKTJ