2,096 Freight Forwarding jobs in the United Kingdom

• Fleet management and optimisation
• Client relationship management and satisfaction
• Ensuring compliance and meeting all Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
• Sourcing and managing subcontractors
• Strategic planning and forecasting
• Driving operational growth and expansion
• Team leadership and development as the operation scales

• An individual with a proven track record in managing a fleet
• Someone who excels in client management
• Someone who knows how and what to quote customers
• Someone who can source and manage subcontractors
• Can consistently meet targets
• Demonstrate strong compliance knowledge

• Up for £50k annual salary, negotiable for the right person
• Strong benefits package
• Free parking
• Autonomous role where you input is important

Job Title: Freight Forwarding Administrator
Location:  Staffordshire
Salary: Up to £30,000 per year
Hours: 8:30am – 5:00pm

About the Role:
We are looking for a proactive and detail-focused Freight Forwarding Administrator to support our busy operations team. This office-based position involves coordinating freight shipments, managing documentation, and working closely with carriers and clients to ensure deliveries run smoothly.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and track import/export shipments across air, sea, and road transport.

• Prepare and process essential shipping documents, including bills of lading, invoices, packing lists, and customs forms.

• Communicate with carriers, agents, customs brokers, and clients to ensure timely and accurate delivery of goods.

• Maintain accurate shipment records and update internal systems to track progress.

• Ensure adherence to international trade regulations, including Incoterms and customs requirements.

• Support resolution of shipment delays, discrepancies, and customer enquiries.

• Keep detailed records of freight activities for audits and reporting purposes.

• Assist the operations team with administrative duties such as scheduling, filing, and reporting.

• Help monitor costs and support billing and invoice verification processes.

• Contribute ideas and improvements to enhance operational efficiency.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent; a degree or diploma in logistics, supply chain, or a related field is a bonus.

• Experience in freight forwarding, logistics, or shipping operations is preferred.

• Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.

• Strong communication skills and a customer-focused approach.

• Proficiency in MS Office and experience with freight/logistics software.

• High attention to detail and accuracy in documentation.

• Understanding of international shipping, customs regulations, and Incoterms is advantageous.

Why This Role:
This is a great opportunity to grow your career in freight forwarding within a supportive, fast-paced environment. You’ll gain hands-on experience in all aspects of logistics operations while helping the team deliver excellent service to clients.

This role is being handled by Sam Hasler, Transport, Logistics & Distribution Specialist at Pearson Whiffin Recruitment

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FREIGHT FORWARDING OPERATOR

£30,000- £33,000 + BONUS

Import / Export / Airfreight / Seafreight / Roadfreight

Based in Birmingham Office based

Cargo Wise experience desired

We are recruiting for FREIGHT FORWARDING OPERATOR who is looking for a new challenge and something different.

We are working with a privately owned organisation who are based in Birmingham who are looking to add to their growing, bus.

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Branch Manager - Birmingham - 75K plus package

Our client is a global logistics powerhouse with over 170 years of heritage in international freight forwarding. Combining the scale and professionalism of a worldwide enterprise with the values and culture of a family-owned business, they have built a reputation for delivering tailor-made logistics solutions that drive efficiency and growth for their customers. With a presence across key global markets and a team of experts who thrive on collaboration, innovation and service excellence, they continue to shape the future of supply chain management.

They are now seeking a Branch Manager to lead the UK branch in Birmingham. This is a senior leadership opportunity to take ownership of branch performance, inspire and develop a dedicated team, and play a central role in delivering strategic growth both locally and globally.

Key Responsibilities

As Branch Manager, you will:

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team, fostering collaboration and accountability.
• Drive branch profitability through effective P&L management, forecasting, budgeting, and supplier negotiations.
• Ensure operational excellence, compliance, and customer satisfaction at all times.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers and industry stakeholders, identifying opportunities for growth.
• Support and implement global strategies, including digital transformation initiatives.
• Represent the branch externally, building partnerships across markets and geographies.

What We're Looking For

You will bring:

• Strong logistics and freight forwarding expertise, with proven experience managing branch-level operations.
• A track record of leading teams, developing talent, and inspiring commitment.
• Commercial acumen with strong financial management skills.
• Excellent communication, influencing, and relationship-building abilities.
• Readiness to adopt and implement digital solutions.
• Degree in logistics, supply chain, or business administration (or equivalent); CargoWise certification is an advantage.

On a personal level, you'll be a dynamic and engaging leader who remains positive under pressure, inspires others through confidence and enthusiasm, and thrives in balancing multiple priorities in a competitive market.

What's on Offer

• 60K-65K
• Car allowance
• a performance-driven incentive scheme.
• A generous pension scheme, death-in-service cover, and a wide range of wellbeing benefits.
• A supportive, international work culture that values collaboration, innovation, and career development.
• Long-term career opportunities with the backing of a respected global brand and a strong UK team.

WR Logistics are the #1 recruitment partner for all vacancies in the logistics industry. We recruit UK wide for permanent and contract jobs.

WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Freight Forwarding - Account Manager

Location: Manchester, UK

Job Type: Permanent / Full-Time

Salary: Competitive salary on offer depending on experience

This is an operations-focused role that combines customer management with end-to-end control of the transport cycle across air, ocean and road.

A fantastic opportunity for someone with a solid background in freight forwarding who thrives in a collaborative, team-oriented environment and is keen to contribute to operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full cradle-to-grave shipment cycle for imports, exports, and cross-trade.
• Handle quotations, bookings, pre-alerts, customs clearance, delivery, billing, and costing.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, including regular visits and check-in calls.
• Ensure all company SOPs and compliance standards are adhered to.
• Collaborate with suppliers, carriers, and overseas agents to secure competitive rates and efficient solutions.
• Monitor customer activity, identify new opportunities, and take remedial action where required.
• Accurately cost and invoice files, maintaining KPI service standards.
• Provide proactive updates to clients on shipment status.

What's on Offer?

• Opportunity to join a growing, forward-thinking business.
• Positive and supportive working culture.
• Scope for personal development and progression within the company.
• Competitive salary package (dependent on experience).

WR Logistics are the #1 recruitment partner for all vacancies in the logistics industry. We recruit UK wide for permanent and contract jobs.

WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Branch Manager - Birmingham - 60K plus package

Our client is a global logistics powerhouse with over 170 years of heritage in international freight forwarding. Combining the scale and professionalism of a worldwide enterprise with the values and culture of a family-owned business, they have built a reputation for delivering tailor-made logistics solutions that drive efficiency and growth for their customers. With a presence across key global markets and a team of experts who thrive on collaboration, innovation and service excellence, they continue to shape the future of supply chain management.

They are now seeking a Branch Manager to lead the UK branch in Birmingham. This is a senior leadership opportunity to take ownership of branch performance, inspire and develop a dedicated team, and play a central role in delivering strategic growth both locally and globally.

Key Responsibilities

As Branch Manager, you will:

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team, fostering collaboration and accountability.
• Drive branch profitability through effective P&L management, forecasting, budgeting, and supplier negotiations.
• Ensure operational excellence, compliance, and customer satisfaction at all times.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers and industry stakeholders, identifying opportunities for growth.
• Support and implement global strategies, including digital transformation initiatives.
• Represent the branch externally, building partnerships across markets and geographies.

What We're Looking For

You will bring:

• Strong logistics and freight forwarding expertise, with proven experience managing branch-level operations.
• A track record of leading teams, developing talent, and inspiring commitment.
• Commercial acumen with strong financial management skills.
• Excellent communication, influencing, and relationship-building abilities.
• Readiness to adopt and implement digital solutions.
• Degree in logistics, supply chain, or business administration (or equivalent); CargoWise certification is an advantage.

On a personal level, you'll be a dynamic and engaging leader who remains positive under pressure, inspires others through confidence and enthusiasm, and thrives in balancing multiple priorities in a competitive market.

What's on Offer

• 60K-65K
• Car allowance
• a performance-driven incentive scheme.
• A generous pension scheme, death-in-service cover, and a wide range of wellbeing benefits.
• A supportive, international work culture that values collaboration, innovation, and career development.
• Long-term career opportunities with the backing of a respected global brand and a strong UK team.

WR Logistics are the #1 recruitment partner for all vacancies in the logistics industry. We recruit UK wide for permanent and contract jobs.

WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

We are now recruiting for a European Freight Coordinator based in Wythenshawe , the role level is very much dependent upon skills and experience of the applying candidate

Our client is a Global Freight Forwarding and Supply Chain Solutions company. They now have an opportunity for a European Road Freight Coordinator to join their road freight transport desk joining the team at their Manchester office in Wythenshawe.

Reporting to the Head of Road Freight your role will involve handling quotes/suppliers and Operations

Handling the day-to-day movements of the road freight client base. Ensuring that procedures are followed, and trade is developed through relationship building.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Responding to customer quotations and enquiries quickly and efficiently
• Maintain and update suppliers contact list to ensure efficiency across the department
• Provide an exceptional level of service to all customers as required
• Invoice and cost shipment files in a timely and accurate manner
• Maintain and monitor service expectations of existing and key accounts
• Follow the company operational procedures
• Management of business from inception to completion
• Select appropriate carrier / service providers to maximise profits and deliver service
• Manage own time to best efficiency for the business
• Carry out any other duties deemed necessary by the company
• Seek, develop and secure new opportunities from existing business
• Achieve profit growth through effective commercial management of new and existing account s

Experience required

• Freight road freight experience
• Experience in moving goods to and from the EU
• Quotations experience
• Driven and ambitious
• Organised with excellent customer service skills

Salary and Benefits

• Salary 27,000 - 33,000 dependent upon experience
• Childcare and Cycle to work schemes
• 25 Days Holiday plus day off for your birthday
• Contributory pension
• Company Bonus scheme / Referral scheme
• Regular incentives, Plus more . .

If you are looking for a role with an established freight company with genuine career opportunities for the right individual please forward your cv.

Our client, a global leader in Freight Forwarding is now recruiting for a Freight Forwarding Imports Manager based in the Feltham location

Your role will involve the management of the freight Import forwarding team with responsibility for the Import Operation both commercially and logistically. Managing the day to day operation ensuring the department runs smoothly

Main responsibilities include

* Pro-active management of general day-to-day Import operation.
* Allocation and distribution of workload to Import staff.
* Co-ordinating import freight movements with overseas offices, airlines and shipping lines.
* Customer service and Key Account Managing responsibilities to include client visits & corporate hospitality.
* Introduction and allocation of account managers for all new business.
* To ensure Key Customer SOP's are maintained.
* Resolution of Customer queries in timely manner.
* Completion of Import Customs clearances and to ensure that ETSF & NCTS movements are coordinated in line with HMRC regulations.
* Arranging transport for collection and delivery of import cargo.
* To ensure Import Accounting procedures are completed within Company parameters and team is operating with

Experience/Skills required

* 3+ years in Freight forwarding and logistics.
* 2+ years' experience in Imports Air freight.
* 2+ years in similar role
* Strong, confident person
* Able to manage people well.

PACKAGE AND BENEFITS
* Salary up to 48k although this could be flexible for candidates who are commercial and well networked
* Hours Monday to Friday - Flexible working patterns of 8am-4pm, 9am-5pm or 10am-6pm.
* Company events
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Free parking
* Health & wellbeing programme
* Life insurance

Role: Project Specialist - Freight Forwarding

Location: Birmingham, West Midlands

Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 (DOE)

Role:

Our client, an industry leading Freight Forwarder, is on the lookout for a Project Logistics Engineering and Operations Specialist to join their project logistics team.

The role offers an excellent opportunity for both career starters and experienced professionals to develop expertise in complex project cargo management, working on challenging shipments across various industries including oil & gas, renewable energy, construction and manufacturing.

Responsibilities:

• Plan, coordinate, and manage project logistics operations to ensure the safe, cost-efficient, and on-time transport of oversized, overweight, and high-value cargo worldwide.
• Evaluate cargo specifications, dimensions, and weight distribution to design safe and effective lifting and transport solutions.
• Support the development of detailed transport engineering plans for heavy-lift and oversized cargo.
• Communicate and coordinate with ports, terminals, shipping lines, and specialized transport providers.
• Supervise cargo handling activities, including loading, securing, and discharging operations.
• Track project progress and deliver regular status updates to project managers.
• Manage project documentation, including permits, certifications, and compliance records.
• Serve as the primary technical liaison for clients throughout project execution.

Requirements:

• For Entry-level, Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Marine, or related discipline) or equivalent qualification
• Minimum 2-3 years logistics, transport or related industry experience.
• Knowledge of international shipping regulations and customs procedures an advantage
• CAD Software experience a distinct advantage
• Previous experience in oil & gas, renewable energy, or construction industries
• Foreign language skills an advantage

A role that offers a great package, bonus and progression opportunity!

If you have the right skillset and experience for this role, apply today!