Freight Forwarder Coordinator : Exports in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

Freight Forwarder | Immingham, DN40 | £28,000 to £30,000 per annum | Permanent | Monday to Friday, 08:45 to 17:00 | 25 days holiday plus bank holidays | Pension after probation Permanent position with long-term career development opportunities |Join a growing logistics operation that has been successfully built from the ground up since 2021 Meridian Business Support are recruiting on behalf of our client for a Freight Forwarder to join a growing and ambitious logistics business. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced freight/ logistics professional to play a key role in the day-to-day running of international logistics operations whilst contributing to the continued growth of the business. The successful Freight Forwarder will support and oversee forwarding activities on behalf of the business and its parent company, managing shipments from quotation through to invoicing and ensuring customers receive a first-class service throughout the process. As a Freight Forwarder, your responsibilities will include: Managing freight movements from initial customer enquiry through to final invoicing. Handling UK and international import and export customs formalities, including customs entries and related documentation. Negotiating rates with shipping lines, hauliers and logistics providers to achieve the best commercial outcomes. To be considered for this Freight Forwarder position, you will ideally have: Previous experience within freight forwarding, shipping, logistics or import/export operations. Strong knowledge of import and export customs procedures and customs entries. Understanding of shipping lines operating within Iberian, Italian, Benelux and Chinese markets. Knowledge of EU road freight operations. Strong negotiation skills with experience dealing with carriers, shipping lines and transport providers. Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word. Since launching its forwarding operation in 2021, our client has successfully built a growing logistics business with ambitious plans for the future. The successful Freight Forwarder will have the opportunity to influence processes, develop service standards and play an important role in the next phase of growth. This role may suit candidates currently working as a Freight Forwarder, Import Export Coordinator, Customs Coordinator, Shipping Coordinator, Freight Operations Specialist or Logistics Coordinator. Monday to Friday working pattern, 08:45 to 17:00 Permanent, full-time position Long-term career progression prospects