At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage freight movements across Europe and support air and sea operations.
- Company: Join a modern, ethical logistics business with a strong reputation.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, 23 days holiday, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Collaborative culture focused on growth and long-term relationships.
- Why this job: Be part of a dynamic team making a real impact in the logistics industry.
- Qualifications: One year of experience in freight forwarding or supply chain coordination required.
The predicted salary is between 28000 - 32000 £ per year.
Spider is recruiting on behalf of a growing and forward-thinking freight forwarding and logistics business for an Operations Co-ordinator to join their team based in Little Blakenham, Suffolk on a full-time, permanent basis.
Competitive Salary: £28,000 - £32,000 per annum, depending on experience
Holiday: 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays
As an Operations Co-ordinator, you will play a key role in managing freight movements across European road freight, as well as supporting air and sea freight operations. Working closely with customers, hauliers, shipping lines and overseas partners, you will be responsible for ensuring shipments are delivered efficiently while maintaining exceptional customer service.
This genuinely multi-modal role offers excellent variety, responsibility, and opportunities for professional development. Working hours for this role will be 9am – 5pm, Monday to Friday, on site in Little Blakenham.
- Coordinate and manage European road freight movements, with involvement in air and sea freight operations.
- Liaise with hauliers, shipping lines, airlines, and international logistics partners to ensure effective service delivery.
- Maintain accurate shipment records, documentation, system updates, and supplier databases.
To be successful in this role, you will have at least one year's recent experience within freight forwarding, logistics, transport operations, or supply chain coordination. Experience with European road freight would be advantageous, while exposure to air and sea freight operations would also be beneficial. You will possess strong communication, customer service, problem-solving, and organisational skills, alongside excellent attention to detail and commercial awareness.
They are a modern ethical freight forwarding business who are B-Corp accredited, with a strong reputation for delivering reliable logistics solutions across road, air and sea freight. They pride themselves on building long-term relationships with customers, suppliers and colleagues while maintaining a supportive and collaborative working culture.
The business is committed to professional development, continuous improvement and providing an environment where employees can grow their skills and build rewarding careers within the logistics industry.
If you have the relevant skills and experience for this Operations Co-ordinator role and would like to be considered, please apply by forwarding an up-to-date CV as soon as possible. If you require any reasonable adjustments, such as access support or information in an alternative format, please let us know as soon as possible so that we can make the appropriate arrangements.
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Operations Specialist - Supply Chain in Suffolk employer: Spider
Join a dynamic and ethical freight forwarding business in Little Blakenham, Suffolk, where you will thrive in a supportive and collaborative work culture. With a commitment to professional development and continuous improvement, this role as an Operations Co-ordinator offers you the chance to manage diverse logistics operations while building long-term relationships with customers and partners. Enjoy competitive pay, generous holiday allowances, and the opportunity to grow your skills in a B-Corp accredited environment that values both people and the planet.
