Freight Forwarder
Travail Employment Group - Burgess Hill

Bolney, Haywards Heath, West Sussex
•7 hours ago
•No application
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Freight Forwarder, Up to £30,000, Bolney, Monday to Friday 09:00-18:00 with 1 hour lunch, Permanent, 20 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays, Yearly bonus scheme, Store discounts, Free parking, Reduced hours over Christmas, Own transport required. The RoleThis is an excellent opportunity for a Freight Forwarder to join a well-established logistics provider based in Bolney. Working within a busy operations environment, you will be part of a supportive team and report to the senior logistics leadership. This position would suit someone who enjoys a fast-paced role and takes pride in delivering accurate, compliant, and timely freight coordination across both air and sea. Key responsibilities include: Arranging and coordinating airfreight and sea freight shipments for import and export Preparing and processing shipping documents including AWBs, Bills of Lading, invoices, packing lists and customs documents Monitoring and tracking shipments end-to-end using internal systems Communicating with airlines, shipping lines, customs brokers and clients Ensuring compliance with international shipping regulations and customs procedures Updating clients on shipment progress and resolving delivery issues Calculating freight costs and preparing quotations Maintaining accurate shipment records across logistics platforms Handling cargo booking, space confirmation and warehouse coordination Working under time pressure to meet delivery deadlines and customer expectations RequirementsTo be successful as a Freight Forwarder, you will ideally bring experience within freight forwarding or logistics operations, with exposure to air and sea freight considered highly desirable. Knowledge of international documentation, Incoterms, and customs procedures would be beneficial for this role. Strong communication, organisationa



