Project Freight Forwarder

Description

Position: Project Freight Forwarder

Location: Southampton, UK

Salary: 38,000

Hours: Monday – Friday 8:30–17:00

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced project Freight Operator with a Sea Freight and out of gauge/breakbulk background to join a growing and dynamic specialist freight business based in the Southampton area.

The successful candidate will provide freight solutions to global destinations, including complex and non–standard routes, working closely with major 3PL vessel operators to move primarily OOG cargo. Alongside operational responsibility, this role will suit someone comfortable supporting commercial activity and developing customer relationships.

This position offers outstanding training, long–term development, and opportunities for travel to trade shows and industry events.

Working Hours:

Full time – Monday to Friday (8:30am – 5:00pm), with WFH 1 day per week, following probation

Package Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidaysBonus scheme and annual salary reviewsHybrid working: 1 day per week from home after 6 monthsPrivate medical and dental coverComprehensive training and development with the opportunity to be shaped and progressed within the businessTravel opportunities to trade and boat shows/eventsEmployee–focused environment with long–term progression opportunities

Key Responsibilities

Coordinate and manage Sea Freight operations, utilising 3PL vessels and major shipping linesHandle freight movements to global destinations, including specialist and unusual routesSupport Air and Road shipments when required, offering a fully multimodal serviceDeliver high levels of customer service while building and maintaining strong commercial relationshipsManage bookings, documentation, quotations and operational queries efficiently and accuratelyLiaise confidently with carriers, agents and clients to resolve issues and ensure smooth operations

Requirements

3–5 years' experience in Freight Forwarding (Sea Freight background preferred; NVOCC experience beneficial)Experience working with or booking onto major shipping lines is desirableWillingness to learn, develop, and be moulded within a specialist freight environmentAbility to handle multimodal enquiries (Sea, plus some Air and Road desirable)Experience with OOG cargo would be beneficial

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

Ad ID: 5418791864