Freight Forwarder – Feltham | Competitive Salary, Private Medical Cover & Global Career Opportunities
Looking for your next step in freight forwarding? This Freight Forwarder opportunity in Feltham offers the chance to join a globally recognised logistics business, where you can build your expertise, develop customer relationships and play a key role in international supply chain operations.
With a competitive salary dependent on experience, private medical cover and life assurance, this is an excellent opportunity to develop your career in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.
Why apply? What's in it for you?
- Competitive salary dependent on experience
- Private medical cover to support your wellbeing
- Life assurance and income protection for added peace of mind
- The opportunity to work with a globally recognised logistics business
- Exposure to international freight operations, customs procedures and customer account management
- The chance to develop your skills within a collaborative, quality-focused team
Key Responsibilities
As a Freight Forwarder, you'll manage end-to-end ocean import activities, ensuring shipments are handled efficiently, compliantly and in line with customer expectations.
- Coordinate ocean import shipments from start to finish, including clearances, quotations and deliveries
- Prepare customs entries, manage job costing and ensure timely invoicing
- Maintain accurate shipment milestones, reports and system updates
- Follow operational procedures, KPIs and strict deadlines
- Build strong working relationships with customers, suppliers and internal teams
- Resolve customer and supplier queries promptly, providing excellent customer service
- Support month-end reporting, compliance and cost control activities
- Assist with rates reviews and customer development initiatives
- Ensure all activities meet relevant customs, health and safety, security and industry regulations
What we're looking for
We're looking for an organised and customer-focused professional who understands the demands of international logistics and enjoys working in a deadline-driven environment.
- Previous operational experience within freight forwarding or international logistics
- A strong customer service background and the ability to build lasting relationships
- Knowledge of international transportation across air, sea and road freight
- An understanding of customs procedures, operational compliance and financial processes
- Good IT skills and confidence using business systems and Microsoft Office
- Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail and a proactive approach
- The ability to follow standard operating procedures and meet deadlines
- A flexible approach to working hours, including shifts and weekends when required
If you're ready to take the next step as a Freight Forwarder in Feltham, this is your opportunity to develop your international logistics experience with a recognised industry leader.
Yes, I am currently eligible to work (work permit/visa/citizenship) in the country to which I am applying. No, I am not currently eligible to work (work permit/visa/citizenship) in the country to which I am applying.
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