Freight Forwarder - Felixstowe | £40,000 + 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 Felixstowe.
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 multimodal 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: £40,000
Performance Bonus
25 Days Holiday (plus bank holidays)
Life Assurance
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