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Freight Forwarder
Job Posted: 4 days ago
Salary: £ 35,000 - 40,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Southampton, Hampshire
Expire in: 24 days
Job Description
Freight Forwarder (Ocean / Project Cargo / OOG) Location: Southampton, UK Salary: Circa £35,000 - £40,000 (DOE)
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Freight Forwarder (Ocean / Project Cargo / OOG) to join a growing and dynamic specialist freight business based in the Southampton area.
The successful candidate will provide export freight solutions to global destinations, including complex and non-standard routes, working closely with major 3PL vessel operators to move primarily out-of-gauge (OOG), breakbulk, and project cargo. This is a great opportunity to join a business operating within specialist logistics sectors.
Working Hours
Full time - Monday to Friday
Hybrid working: 1 day per week from home after probation
Package & Benefits
25 days holiday + bank holidays
Bonus scheme and annual salary reviews
Private medical and dental cover
Comprehensive training and development with clear progression opportunities
Travel opportunities to trade and boat shows/events
Employee-focused environment with long-term career growth
Key Responsibilities
Coordinate and manage Sea Freight operations, utilising 3PL vessels and major shipping lines
Handle freight movements to global destinations, including specialist, oversized, and complex cargo
Manage end-to-end shipments involving OOG, breakbulk, and project cargo
Support Air and Road shipments when required, offering a fully multimodal service
Deliver high levels of customer service while building and maintaining strong commercial relationships
Manage bookings, documentation, quotations, and operational queries efficiently and accurately
Liaise confidently with carriers, agents, and clients to resolve issues and ensure smooth operations
Requirements
Essential: Hands-on experience with OOG, breakbulk, or project cargo shipments
Experience within marine, yacht, heavy-lift, or specialist freight sectors highly desirable
Minimum 3 years' experience in Freight Forwarding (Sea Freight background preferred)
Experience handling complex logistics operations and non-standard shipments
Knowledge of vessel bookings, port operations, and cargo handling procedures
Strong commercial awareness, including quoting, cost control, and client management
Experience working with or booking onto major shipping lines is desirable
Experience with Cargowise highly desirableWR Logistics are a leading recruitment partner for the logistics and supply chain industry, recruiting across the UK, Europe, and the USA for permanent opportunities.
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