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Freight Forwarder

WR Logistics
Posted 11 days ago, valid for 5 days
Location

Wilnecote, Staffordshire B77, England

Salary

£30,000 - £35,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

Life Insurance

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  • The position available is for a Freight Forwarder based in Tamworth, offering a salary of £35,000 plus a performance bonus.
  • The ideal candidate should have at least 3 years of experience in a similar freight forwarding role.
  • Responsibilities include overseeing full-cycle operations for multi-modal freight and collaborating with sales teams to maintain client accounts.
  • Candidates should possess a strong understanding of air and sea freight operations and excellent communication and time management skills.
  • The role also offers benefits such as 22 days of holiday, life assurance, and opportunities for career progression.

Freight Forwarder - Tamworth | 35,000 + Bonus

We're working with a well-established logistics and freight forwarding company, currently looking to appoint an experienced Freight Forwarder to join their dynamic Operations team based in Tamworth.

As Operations Coordinator, you'll take ownership of international and domestic freight movements, liaising with clients and carriers to ensure seamless delivery across air, sea, courier, and land. You'll be a proactive problem solver, support business growth, and help streamline operations for improved efficiency and profitability.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee full-cycle operations for multi modal freight (import/export)

  • Collaborate with sales teams to maintain and grow client accounts

  • Ensure operational best practices and cost control

  • Deliver excellent customer service and resolve queries promptly

  • Liaise with suppliers and internal teams to meet deadlines and maintain service quality

Ideal Candidate:

  • 3+ years' experience in a similar freight forwarding role

  • Strong understanding of air and sea freight operations

  • Commercially aware with sound financial insight

  • Effective communicator with top-notch time management skills

  • Knowledge of CargoWise is a plus

Benefits:

  • Salary: 35,000
  • Performance Bonus
  • 22 Days Holiday (plus bank holidays)
  • Life Assurance
  • A collaborative, growing team with real career progression opportunities

WR Logistics are the #1 recruitment partner for all vacancies in the logistics industry. We recruit UK wide for permanent and contract jobs.

WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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