Freight Forwarder


Company:	Meridian Business Support
Salary:	£30,000 - £35,000
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Immingham, DN40 2DW
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	5 Aug 2026
Closing date:	3 Sept 2026

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Summary

Are you an experienced Freight Forwarder with a strong understanding of import and export procedures? We're recruiting on behalf of a growing logistics business in Immingham that is expanding its operational team due to increased workload. This is an excellent opportunity for a Freight Forwarder to join a busy and established operation, coordinating international shipments, managing customs requirements and building strong relationships with customers, hauliers and shipping partners.

As a Freight Forwarder, you will play an important role in ensuring goods are moved efficiently and compliantly across international supply chains.

Key responsibilities include:

- Coordinating import and export shipments from booking through to final delivery

- Managing customs formalities and transport documentation

- Liaising with customers, shipping lines, hauliers and suppliers to ensure smooth shipment movements

- Tracking and monitoring consignments, resolving any operational issues that arise

- Maintaining accurate customer records and shipment information

- Ensuring compliance with customs regulations and freight procedures

- Providing a high level of customer service throughout the shipping process

- Supporting the wider operations team in a fast-paced logistics environment

To be successful in this Freight Forwarder role, you should have:

- Previous experience within freight forwarding, logistics, shipping, transport planning or supply chain operations

- Knowledge of import and export customs procedures

- Strong communication and organisational skills

- Experience building positive relationships with customers and suppliers

- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook

- The ability to manage workloads independently whilst contributing positively to a team environment

The following would be advantageous:

- Experience using Destin8

- Knowledge of container movements and port operations

- Understanding of European trailer and road freight operations

- Experience working within a freight forwarding or customs clearance environment

This Freight Forwarder position offers long-term career stability within a growing business that has developed a strong reputation within the logistics sector.

Benefits include:

- Competitive salary of £30,000 to £35,000 per annum

- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

- Company pension following successful probation period

- Permanent full-time position

- Monday to Friday working hours with no weekend requirement

- Supportive team environment within a busy logistics operation

- Opportunity to develop your experience across customs, shipping and international transport

This vacancy would also suit candidates with experience as a Import Coordinator, Export Coordinator, Customs Clerk, Shipping Coordinator, Logistics Coordinator, Customs Clearance Agent or Transport Administrator.

Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Agency for this vacancy.

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