Job Description
Gleeson has partnered with a Project Freight Forwarder to recruit a Senior Freight Forward for a high-impact role based in Bristol.
This dynamic role combines hands-on daily management with full-cycle coordination of shipments, offering a unique blend of operational involvement and strategic oversight. With the company actively expanding, there's strong potential for career growth and professional development.
Job Title: Project Freight Forwarder
Location: Bristol
Salary : £35,000 - 50,000 + Bonus
Job Duties :
* Manage end-to-end international freight movements across air and road and sea .
* Plan routing and coordinate with carriers, suppliers, and logistics partners.
* Prepare and maintain accurate transport and shipping documentation.
* Act as the primary point of contact for customers, providing timely updates and resolving issues swiftly.
* Prepare, verify, and manage customs declarations and insurance documentation.
* Ensure compliance with export controls and licence requirements.
* Maintain secure chain-of-custody processes for sensitive or high-security consignments.
1. Standardise, streamline and optimise freight forwarding procedures.
2. Lead the use and improvement of the Forward Solutions TMS .
3. Evaluate se...