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Job Title: Freight Forwarder - European Road Freight
Location: Coventry (CV4)
Salary: £32,000 - £37,000 per year (negotiable on experience)
Job Type: Full time, Permanent: In-office.
About the role:
C4 Logistics moves time-critical and high-value freight across the UK and mainland Europe by road and air, for customers who can't afford a shipment to fail.
We're hiring an experienced Freight Forwarder to join our expedited operations desk.
This is a live, fast-moving forwarding role, not a warehousing or transport admin position. You'll be quoting, buying, and running your own shipments end-to-end, working directly with clients and our carrier partner network across Europe. If you thrive on same-day quotes, dedicated loads, tight timings, and problem-solving in real time, you'll fit here.
What you'll do:
- Handle inbound customer enquiries by phone and email for dedicated, part load, full load, and expedited shipments across the UK and Europe
- Source capacity and negotiate rates with our European carrier partner network
- Quote, book, and manage shipments end-to-end, including documentation, customs coordination, and status updates
- Resolve in-transit issues and exceptions as they happen, keeping clients informed
- Manage PODs and post-shipment paperwork, and work alongside our in-house customs team on clearance requirements
- Keep the TMS accurate and up to date throughout the shipment lifecycle
What we're looking for:
- 1+ years in a European road freight forwarding role. You will have quoted, booked, and managed European road shipments before. xgikmsk
- Working knowledge of UK and EU customs processes, Incoterms, and standard forwarding documentation
- Confidence negotiating rates with carriers and communicating clearly with clients under pressure
- Comfortable working at pace on multiple live shipments
Shift pattern:
Because expedited freight doesn't run 9-5, this role operates a two-week rotating pattern:
- Week 1: Mon-Fri, 07:00-16:00
- Week 2: Mon-Fri, 10:00-19:00
No weekends, no on-call.
What we offer:
- £32,000-£37,000 basic (negotiable on experience)
- 30 days' holiday
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Freight Forwarder - European Road Freight in Coventry employer: C4 Logistics
As a leading supplier of coating products, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and inclusive remote work culture that empowers our Business Development Managers to thrive. With competitive salaries and a strong focus on professional growth, we offer our employees the chance to develop their skills while building meaningful relationships in the paint and coating industry. Join us for a rewarding career where your contributions directly impact our success and innovation.
