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Freight Forwarder
- Aggregated by CV-Library
- Trafford Park, Greater Manchester
- Permanent
- Full Time
- £30,000 - £35,000 Per Annum
Job Description
Freight Forwarder (12 Month FTC)
Location: Manchester
Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 DOE
Our client is a specialist freight forwarding business providing UK and international logistics solutions. They are seeking an experienced Freight Forwarder to join their operations team on a 12-month fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave, with the potential for the role to become permanent.
Job Overview
Manage freight forwarding operations across import and export shipments
Coordinate EU and sea freight movements from booking through to delivery
Complete and process customs entries using CDS/CNS
Liaise with customers, carriers, and overseas agents to ensure smooth shipment progression
Prepare and maintain accurate shipping documentation
Monitor shipments and provide customers with regular updates
Work closely with the wider operations team to resolve any transport or customs issues
Maintain accurate operational records using internal systems and spreadsheetsRequirements
Previous experience within freight forwarding is essential
Good knowledge of EU and sea freight operations
Import and export customs experience, including CDS/CNS entries
Knowledge of packed and tanker movements would be advantageous
Experience using Multifreight or Mintsoft would be beneficial
Strong understanding of freight forwarding operations with a proactive, hands-on approachSalary & Benefits
£30,000 - £35,000 DOE
12-month Fixed Term Contract with the potential to become permanent
Monday to Friday, 09:00 - 17:00
28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
Full-time office-based role
Opportunity to join a supportive and growing logistics businessBennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.
We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for
Location: Manchester
Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 DOE
Our client is a specialist freight forwarding business providing UK and international logistics solutions. They are seeking an experienced Freight Forwarder to join their operations team on a 12-month fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave, with the potential for the role to become permanent.
Job Overview
Manage freight forwarding operations across import and export shipments
Coordinate EU and sea freight movements from booking through to delivery
Complete and process customs entries using CDS/CNS
Liaise with customers, carriers, and overseas agents to ensure smooth shipment progression
Prepare and maintain accurate shipping documentation
Monitor shipments and provide customers with regular updates
Work closely with the wider operations team to resolve any transport or customs issues
Maintain accurate operational records using internal systems and spreadsheetsRequirements
Previous experience within freight forwarding is essential
Good knowledge of EU and sea freight operations
Import and export customs experience, including CDS/CNS entries
Knowledge of packed and tanker movements would be advantageous
Experience using Multifreight or Mintsoft would be beneficial
Strong understanding of freight forwarding operations with a proactive, hands-on approachSalary & Benefits
£30,000 - £35,000 DOE
12-month Fixed Term Contract with the potential to become permanent
Monday to Friday, 09:00 - 17:00
28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
Full-time office-based role
Opportunity to join a supportive and growing logistics businessBennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.
We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for