At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage air, sea & road freight bookings and ensure smooth logistics solutions.
- Company: Join a market-leader in the global shipping industry with a dynamic team.
- Benefits: Earn £35,000-£40,000 plus bonuses, 32 days leave, and great company perks.
- Other info: Hybrid working model with excellent career progression opportunities.
- Why this job: Be part of a fast-paced environment and make a real impact in logistics.
- Qualifications: 2+ years in freight forwarding with strong customer service skills.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 40000 £ per year.
We are actively looking to engage air, sea and road freight professionals with a passion for freight forwarding and aviation shipping for a new role as an Air & Sea Freight Forwarder to Nottingham (on a hybrid basis).
My client is a market-leader in the shipping industry and has offices based across the world including Europe, North America, Africa, and the Far East with a regional head office based in Europe. You will be joining a fast-paced environment assisting in finding logistics solutions for some of the world's largest industrial, retail & FMCG based customers. My client focuses on searching air freight, sea freight & road freight solutions, which are both cost effective & time sensitive.
As an Air & Sea Freight Forwarder you will report to the Freight Branch Manager on a daily basis. You will be responsible for the following areas across the Nottingham office:
- Manage air, sea & ocean freight import and export bookings including pricing, quotations, end-to-end shipping and customs documentation.
- Documents of Operations and transportation (booking, airway bills and loading confirmation).
- Nominating carriers, airlines and GSA in-line with rates, OTIF value and customer requirements in line with a variety of INCOTerms.
- Raise additional customs documentation to ensure the freight can move from country to country (ISF, COO, clearance documentation etc).
- Customer rate analysis on route guidance, whilst monitoring and securing allocations and operation efficiency.
- Develop and build relationships to ensure a high level of customer service is provided to clients with a knowledge of the clients' business requirements.
The successful candidate will have an expansive background in air and/or ocean freight forwarding across both import and export. The ideal Air & Sea Freight Forwarder will have the following skills and experience:
- 2+ years' experience in freight forwarding in either air, sea or road freight forwarding.
- Experience of pricing, quotation and planning customer deliveries across air & road freight.
- Desirable experience of customs compliance.
- Excellent customer service experience.
- Knowledge of INCOTerms is advantageous.
- Commutable to Nottingham (on a hybrid basis).
£35,000-£40,000 Company wide profit bonus (circa 10%-20% of basic salary) 32 days annual leave Comprehensive company benefits account. Large opportunities to progress knowledge and job banding.
Air & Sea Freight Forwarder in Mansfield employer: Green & Wolvin Recruitment
Join a leading market player in the shipping industry as an Air & Sea Freight Forwarder in Nottingham, where you will thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. With a strong focus on employee growth, you will benefit from competitive salaries, a generous profit bonus, and 32 days of annual leave, all while working in a supportive culture that values customer service and innovation. This hybrid role offers the unique advantage of balancing work and life, making it an excellent opportunity for those passionate about logistics and freight forwarding.
Contact Details:
Green & Wolvin Recruitment Recruitment Team
