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Freight Forwarder
Job Posted: 9 days ago
Salary: £ 25,000 - 45,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Ipswich, Suffolk
Expire in: 19 days
Job Description
Freight Forwarder - Ipswich (IP1 1UR)
Salary: £25,000-£45,000 DOE | Full-time
We're looking for an experienced Freight Forwarder to support our clients busy logistics operation. You'll manage daily transport planning, work with subcontractors, communicate with customers, and help maximise profit and service levels.
Key Responsibilities:
Coordinate daily transport operations and driver allocation
Source and negotiate with subcontractors
Manage transport costs and maintain KPIs
Liaise with customers and suppliers (UK & EU)
Complete job entry, charges, and invoicing accurately
Build strong client and supplier relationships
Identify new suppliers and improvement opportunities
Use TMS, Excel, Outlook, Google Sheets, SlackYou Need:
Experience in EU road transport - essential
Preferably freight forwarding knowledge
Strong communication & organisational skills
Ability to multitask in a fast‑paced environmentWhat We Offer:
£25-£45k dependent on experience
Family‑orientated team culture
Summer & Christmas parties + team‑building events
Development & progression opportunities
? Apply now to join a supportive team where your ideas and growth matter.
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Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited are proud founding members of Menopause in business, pledge members for Neurodiversity in business, Disability committed members, Silver status pledge members for the Armed Forces Covenant, and Bronze trail blazers for Racial Equality matters.
Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited group of companies includes Gi Recruitment Limited, Draefern Limited, Gi Group Recruitment Ltd, INTOO (UK) Limited, Marks Sattin (UK) Limited, TACK TMI UK Limited, Grafton Professional Staffing Limited, Encore Personnel Services, Gi Group Ireland Limited and Kelly Services (UK) Ltd. Gi Group Ireland Limited are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this role.
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