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Freight Forwarder

Job Posted: 4 days ago

Salary: £ 32,200 - 37,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Knowsley, Merseyside

Expire in: 24 days

Job Description

Freight Forwarder

Location: Liverpool 

Salary £32,000 - £37,000 DOE

Hours: Monday to Friday 08:00-17:00

Our client is a well-established, family-run logistics business with a long-standing reputation in freight forwarding, warehousing, and distribution. They are seeking a passionate and driven Freight Forwarder to join their growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, takes pride in delivering efficient logistics solutions, and is eager to build a long-term career within a supportive and reputable organisation.

Key role responsibilities:

Coordinate and manage end-to-end freight forwarding operations across import and export shipments
Liaise with carriers, overseas agents, suppliers, and customers to ensure smooth and timely movement of goods
Prepare, check, and process all required shipping and customs documentation accurately
Monitor shipment progress and provide regular updates to customers and stakeholders
Troubleshoot and resolve any operational issues or delays as they arise
Ensure full compliance with relevant transport, customs, and trade regulations
Negotiate rates with carriers and suppliers to achieve cost-effective solutions
Maintain accurate records across all shipments, including tracking, billing, and documentation
Deliver a high standard of customer service, responding promptly to queries and requests
Experience across both import and export freight operations 

Job skills required:

Freight forwarding experience minimum 2 years' experience
Someone who can take ownership and see the job through from start to finish.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail
Proven ability to problem-solve quickly and make effective decisions under pressure
Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload effectively
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
Highly driven, self-motivated, and committed to achieving results 

Package & Benefits:

Salary £32,000-£37,000 DOE
6% company pension scheme
25 days holiday + bank holidays 

Streamline Search is a technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the United Kingdom. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying to this post you are granting us consent to process your data and contact you in relation to this application

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