Freight Forwarder
| Posting date: | 24 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £30,000 to £35,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 March 2026 |
| Location: | LE9 |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Workforce Recruitment and Training |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 0000539352-65507 |
Summary
Freight Forwarder (Road, Sea or Air)
Salary: Up to £35,000
Location: Broughton Astley, Leicester
Hours: Full time permanent position (37.5 hours per week Monday - Friday)
Ourt client is currently looking for a Freight Forwarder (Road, Sea or Air) to join their team in Leicester. This role will include managing end-to-end freight forwarding operations across multiple transport modes, ensuring efficient and compliant movement of goods.
Job Duties
• Receive and process customer bookings; provide quotations in line with customer requirements.
• Arrange transport services (road, air, sea, or courier) including scheduling collections and deliveries.
• Prepare all necessary shipping documentation.
• Complete and submit Customs Declarations as required.
• Track shipments and provide proactive updates to customers.
• Liaise daily with customers, carriers, and suppliers to ensure service excellence.
• Perform general administrative and accounting tasks relevant to the role.
• Support wider operational processes and contribute to continuous improvement.
• Identify, resolve, or escalate operational issues promptly.
• Maintain full compliance with industry regulations and internal procedures.
Key Skills & Attributes
• Flexible, reliable, and able to adapt to changing priorities.
• Strong team player with excellent communication skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Positive attitude, enthusiasm, and strong work ethic.
• Ability to learn and follow detailed processes, both written and verbal.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Strong data entry accuracy.
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Please note: As we operate under HMRC-approved premises and industry accreditations, all candidates must undergo a 5-year background history check and a DBS check
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