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Freight Coordinator

Job Posted: 11 days ago

Salary: £ 30,000 - 37,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Oldham, Greater Manchester

Expire in: 17 days

Job Description

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Freight Operator

Location: Oldham

Salary: £30,000 - £37,000 DOE + Benefits

About the Role

Due to continued growth, we are looking to recruit an experienced Freight Operator to join a busy operations team in Oldham.

This is an excellent opportunity for a logistics professional with experience across road, sea and air freight who enjoys managing shipments from booking through to final delivery while delivering exceptional customer service.

Working within a fast-paced environment, you will liaise with customers, carriers, overseas agents and suppliers to ensure shipments are moved efficiently, compliantly and cost-effectively.

Key Responsibilities

  * Coordinate and manage UK and international freight movements via road, sea and air.

  * Arrange bookings with hauliers, shipping lines, airlines and courier partners.

  * Monitor shipments from collection through to final delivery.

  * Prepare and process import and export documentation.

  * Liaise with customers regarding shipment updates, delays and queries.

  * Obtain and negotiate freight rates with carriers and suppliers.

  * Work closely with overseas agents and customs partners.

  * Ensure compliance with customs regulations and international shipping requirements.

  * Handle shipment tracking, problem-solving and issue resolution.

  * Maintain accurate records within freight management systems.

  * Support customers with freight quotations and transport solutions.

  * Deliver a high level of customer service and account management.

Skills & Experience Required

  * Previous experience within freight forwarding, logistics or transport operations.

  * Strong knowledge of road, sea and air freight processes.

  * Understanding of import/export procedures and customs documentation.

  * Experience dealing with international shipments.

  * Excellent organisational and time management skills.

  * Strong communication and relationship-building abilities.

  * Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple shipments simultaneously.

  * Commercial awareness and a customer-focused approach.

  * Good IT skills including Microsoft Office and freight management systems.

What’s on Offer?

  * Competitive salary based on experience.

  * Career progression opportunities within a growing business.

  * Supportive and collaborative team environment.

  * Ongoing training and development.

  * Pension scheme and additional company benefits.

If you have a background in freight forwarding and are looking to join a dynamic and growing logistics business, we’d love to hear from you

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