Position: Freight Forwarder
Location: Ipswich
Salary: £28,000 - £32,000
Our client is seeking a European Road Freight Forwarder to join their operations team. This role will involve managing European freight movements from planning through to delivery, ensuring smooth coordination and efficient handling of all transport requirements.
Job Overview
1. Manage and coordinate European road freight movements across full loads, part loads, and groupage operations using subcontractors and owner drivers
2. Coordinate collections, deliveries, sea crossings, and operational changes relating to delays or transport issues
3. Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and transport partners while supporting new business opportunities
4. Negotiate customer and supplier rates to support commercial performance and profitability
5. Provide accurate quotations and operational updates to customers and internal teams
6. Complete customs documentation and cross-border freight administration for UK and European shipments
7. Maintain accurate transport management system records including pricing, KPIs, and shipment documentation
8. Monitor service performance and communicate effectively with customers, suppliers, accounts, and internal departments
9. Ensure all operations are completed in line with company...