Freight Forwarder
Pertemps Birmingham Industrial
Posted 10 days ago, valid for 5 days
Birmingham, West Midlands B4 6FQ

£36,000 per annum
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- The position is for an experienced Freight Forwarder based in Birmingham City Centre, offering a competitive salary of £36,000 plus benefits.
- The company is a multinational 3PL provider known for delivering customized logistics solutions to various clients.
- Candidates should have a minimum of 3 years of experience in freight forwarding, with expertise in road, sea, and air freight operations, along with customs clearance knowledge.
- The role involves managing shipments from collection to delivery, handling documentation, and ensuring compliance with customs procedures.
- This opportunity promises genuine career progression within a supportive team environment, ideal for those passionate about logistics.
36,000 + Benefits
Monday to Friday, 08:30 - 17:30
Are you an experienced Freight Forwarder looking to join a leading business who have just secured brand new offices in Birmingham City Centre?
Pertemps are exclusively representing a multinational 3PL provider with a strong reputation for delivering tailored logistics solutions to both blue-chip companies and SMEs. With a growing presence in Birmingham City Centre, they are expanding their team and looking for an experienced and motivated Freight Forwarder to join their fast-paced, dynamic operation.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a background in freight forwarding across road, sea, and air freight, as well as customs clearance in the UK, Northern Ireland, and the EU. If you're commercially aware, thrive in a team environment, and love delivering great service, we want to hear from you.
What the company offers
" Competitive salary up to 36,000
" Genuine career progression and development opportunities
" A supportive and collaborative team culture
" Central location with public transport travel support
What You'll Be Doing
" Delivering excellent customer service and building strong client relationships
" Coordinating shipments across sea, road, and air from collection to delivery
" Managing documentation: Bills of Lading, AWBs, CMRs, invoices, and insurance certificates
" Liaising with overseas offices and agents to ensure smooth operations
" Handling customs clearance and compliance procedures
" Monitoring profitability by managing costs and identifying efficiencies
What We're Looking For
" Minimum 3 years of experience in freight forwarding
" Hands-on experience in road, sea, or air freight operations
" Confident managing shipments end-to-end, including billing and customs
" Strong communication and organisational skills
" A proactive, team-focused mindset with a passion for logistics
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Freight Forwarder to join a business that is massively growing.
Ready to take the next step in your logistics career? Please click apply today or call Hayley Whitehead at Pertemps Birmingham!