Position: Freight Forwarder Location: Portsmouth Salary: £27,500 - £ 31,500
Our client, are seeking an experienced Freight Forwarder to join a busy and fast-paced transport office based in Portsmouth.
Job Overview
Manage day-to-day freight forwarding tasks: quoting, job creation, issuing Bills of Lading/Air Waybills, monitoring shipments, and invoicing.
Handle export shipments mainly by air and road, with additional work in sea freight and imports.
Arrange collections/deliveries and coordinate with carriers, partners, and customers to ensure smooth and timely movements.
Complete customs entries and ensure all documentation is accurate and compliant.
Maintain shipment and client records using internal systems and CRM tools.
Negotiate rates and terms with carriers, suppliers, and clients.
Track shipments from start to finish and resolve any delays or clearance issues.
Support the commercial team by identifying potential leads or opportunities.
Job Requirements
Minimum 2 years' freight forwarding experience.
Strong understanding of multimodal operations across air, road, and sea.
Confident with customs entries, Incoterms, and freight documentation.
High attention to detail with strong data entry accuracy.
Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Knowledgeable, with exposure to dangerous goods or other industry training beneficial.
Salary & Benefits
Salary: £27,500 - £31,500 depending on experience.
Monday to Friday - 9:00am-5:30pm (Office Based)
In-house fleet and warehouse provide strong operational support.
Benefits include: additional leave, bereavement leave, casual dress, company pension, free flu jabs, free parking/on-site parking.
Bennett 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.
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