Freight Forwarder

Freight Forwarding Assistant

Location: Immingham

Salary: £25,000 - £30,000 DOE

Job Type: Full Time

Holiday: 25 Days + Bank Holidays

Start Date: ASAP

The Role

An exciting opportunity has become available for a Freight Forwarding Assistant to join a busy and growing logistics operation based in Immingham.

Working closely with the Freight Forwarding Manager, you will support the day-to-day running of import and export freight movements, ensuring shipments are handled efficiently from quotation through to invoicing.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinating import and export shipments
• Completing and managing customs entries
• Liaising with customers, shipping lines, hauliers and overseas agents
• Obtaining quotations and negotiating freight rates
• Preparing and checking shipping documentation
• Monitoring shipment progress and resolving issues
• Delivering excellent customer service throughout the logistics process
• Supporting the smooth running of freight forwarding operations

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Previous experience within freight forwarding or logistics
• Knowledge of UK import and export customs procedures
• Experience or understanding of customs entries
• Knowledge of shipping lines serving European and international markets
• Understanding of EU road freight operations
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• A proactive and solutions-focused approach
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good Microsoft Excel and Word skills

Desirable

• Experience using Destin8
• Sea freight experience

Benefits

• Competitive salary of £25,000 - £30,000 DOE
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Immediate start available
• Supportive working environment
• Opportunity to develop your career within freight forwarding and logistics