Seafreight Coordinator
Salary: Up to £35,000
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Location: Office-Based, Glasgow
Holiday Allowance: 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays
About the Role
We are looking for a proactive, detail-oriented Operations professional to join our busy freight forwarding team in Glasgow. In this hands-on role, you will manage sea freight shipments, support customers, and ensure smooth end-to-end operational delivery across both import and export functions.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with freight operations experience who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys problem-solving, and wants to be part of a collaborative, high-performing team.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage day-to-day export operations for sea freight.
* Arrange shipments, complete documentation, and manage bookings with carriers.
* Handle start-to-finish operations, including liaising with customers, suppliers, and internal teams.
What You'll Bring
* Experience working within a freight forwarding environment (ideally sea freight).
* Strong understanding of LCL/FCL shipments, international shipping processes, and UK customs procedures.
* Demonstrated experience managing end-to-end operations for a UK freight forwarder.
* Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well under pressure.
Desirable
* 2-5 years' experience in Operations within a UK freight forwarder.
* Experience handling complex shipments or customer escalations.
* Strong organisational and multitasking abilities.
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