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Freight Coordinator

Reed
Posted 13 days ago, valid for 11 days
Location

Southampton, Hampshire SO19 1BQ

Salary

£35,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

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  • The Freight Coordinator position is based in Southampton and is a full-time role working Monday to Friday from 9am to 5:30pm.
  • The salary for this role is up to £35,000 per annum.
  • Candidates should have proven experience in the UK freight or logistics industry and strong customer service skills.
  • The responsibilities include providing freight forwarding services for import and export consignments, generating freight rates, and handling customs clearances.
  • Applicants are expected to demonstrate familiarity with various modes of transportation and proficiency in producing essential shipping documents.

Freight Coordinator

  • Location: Southampton (Office Based)
  • Job Type: Full-time /Monday to Friday (9am to 5.30pm)
  • Salary: Up to £35,000 per annum

This role is ideal for individuals with direct experience in the UK freight or logistics industry, who are committed to providing exceptional customer service and efficient communication.

Day-to-day of the role:

  • Provide comprehensive freight forwarding services for both import and export consignments, utilising various modes of transportation including Air, Sea, and Road.
  • Deliver high levels of customer service, ensuring effective and efficient communication at all levels.
  • Generate freight rates and quotations for clients.
  • Produce essential shipping documents such as bills of lading and letters of credit.
  • Handle the completion of customs clearances to ensure smooth transit of goods.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

  • Proven experience within the UK freight or logistics industry.
  • Strong customer service skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
  • Familiarity with multi-modal transportation processes (Air, Sea, Road).
  • Experience in generating freight rates and handling quotations.
  • Proficiency in producing bills of lading, letters of credit, and completing customs clearances.
  • Attention to detail and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

To apply for the Freight Coordinator position, please submit your CV detailing your relevant experience.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.