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We are seeking a Freight Sales Specialist with a strong background in freight forwarding sales across sea, air, and road modalities.This role is perfect for a dynamic professional who has a proven track record in sales and business development within the global freight industry.Identify and source n

A minimum of 2 years' experience in freight sales (sea, air, and road) within a SME freight forwarding environment. Internal Sales Coordinator Required!. On behalf of our client, we are looking to recruit an experienced Internal Sales Coordinator.

If you are an experienced Exports Executive looking to join a dynamic multimodal freight forwarding team in Tilbury, we would love to hear from you. Whether you are entry or Executive level, our team of experienced Recruitment specialists can help you with your career. Exports ExecutiveTilbury, Esse

We are currently recruiting for an Export Operator to join a growing freight forwarding business in Essex, supporting the full ocean export process end-to-end.

Sales & Development Executive (Freight Forwarding).Commission + Bonus + Hybrid (after probation).Do you have freight sales experience within the freight forwarding industry, with knowledge across sea, air, and road freight?.Are you looking to join an established and growing logistics business based

Sales and Development Executive - Tilbury - Up to £37,500.Please read the following job description thoroughly to ensure you are the right fit for this role before applying.A well-established and growing freight forwarding and logistics provider based in Tilbury, Essex, offering multimodal transpor

European Road Freight Import Operator.We are currently recruiting for a European Road Freight Import Operator to join an Italian-owned freight forwarding group based in Grays, Essex.This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established and growing logistics business specialising in the movemen

Business Development Managerrequired for a freight forwarding company -Air/Oceanfreight, this role is for the South east.

A rapidly expanding freight forwarding organisation is looking for a Sales and development professional, office based to sell and develop their Deep Sea, Air and also road freight services direct to clients over the phone.

Export Logistics Executive (Freight Forwarding) £30,000 - £35,000 + Bonus + Hybrid (after probation) + Progression Tilbury Do you have logistics experience in air and sea export operations within the freight forwarding industry? Are you looking to join an established freight forwarding business ba

Previous experience in a logistics, transport, warehousing, freight leadership role. Broad operational experience across transport, warehousing, logistics and freight forwarding. Assistant Branch Manager : Logistics, Transport and Warehousing.

Davies Turner is hiring a SQL Server Database Developer to join our IT Development team in Dartford. Location: Dartford, Kent (Hybrid working) Salary: Competitive Job Type: Full - Time, Permanent Hours: Monday - Friday, 09.00 - 17.30 hours (37.5 hours per week) Deadline: 31 May 2026 at 17:30 A little about Davies Turner Group: Davies Turner Plc is a British based multimodal freight forwarder specialising in logistics, e-commerce and warehousing. As one of the largest independent freight forwarding companies in the UK we manage freight from around the world, by road and rail, through the air and across the oceans. The business remains family owned and was founded in 1870 with 19 branches across the U.K. Our turnover is in excess of £225 million and rapidly growing with nearly 1,000 colleagues. SQL Server Database Developer - The Role: We are expanding our IT Development capability at Davies Turner and are looking for a talented SQL Server Database Developer to join our growing team. This is a new role, created as part of our continued investment in technology and systems. You will play a key role in designing, building, and improving database solutions that underpin our business‑critical applications and integrations. The role is focused on database development and performance, working closely with application and integration teams in a collaborative environment. This role is primarily development focused (database code, schema, data design, performance), with enough operational awareness to work safely in a production environment. SQL Server Database Developer - Key Responsibilities: • Design, develop and maintain high‑quality T‑SQL including stored procedures, views, functions, tables, and indexes, • Proactively analyse and resolve database performance bottlenecks using execution plans, indexing strategies, and query refactoring, • Optimise high‑volume transactional queries, reporting workloads, and data integration jobs, • Design and support scalable database patterns suitable for high‑availability environments, • Support application and integration development through all stages of delivery, • Support and promote controlled database changes across Development, Test, and Production environments, • Work closely with CI/CD or release processes to version database scripts, coordinate deployment sequencing, and reduce release risk, • Ensure database changes are repeatable, auditable, and rollback‑ready, • Diagnose and resolve complex database‑related incidents including failed deployments, data inconsistencies, and performance degradation, • Support restore, recovery, and synchronisation activities in coordination with DBA teams or managed service partners, • Contribute to improving database standards and documentation SQL Server Database Developer - You: You will be hardworking and enthusiastic, a self‑learner with strong analytical and problem‑solving skills. You will be able to prioritise, plan and organise your work effectively, work well independently and as part of a team, communicate clearly, and build effective relationships with stakeholders. Essential • Strong experience as a SQL Server Database Developer in a production environment (typically 5 years), • Excellent T‑SQL skills including performance tuning and optimisation, • Solid understanding of relational database design principles, • Experience supporting controlled database changes across multiple environments, • Proven ability to analyse and resolve complex database performance and data issues, • Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills Desirable • Experience working alongside application development teams, • Exposure to high‑availability or resilient SQL Server environments, • Familiarity with database deployment, version control, or monitoring tools In addition, you will also need the right to work in the UK - we are not able to sponsor work permits. SQL Server Database Developer - Benefits*: • Up to 27 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, • Life Cover, • Profit related pay, • Defined contribution pension scheme, • Discounted store/shopping benefit scheme, • Private Healthcare, • Car Parking, • Employee Assistance Programme, • Training opportunities, • Some benefits are subject to a qualifying period To apply for this exciting SQL Server Database Developer opportunity, please click ‘Apply’ now

Streamline Recruitment are currently working in partnership with a global logistics company to recruit a Sales & Development Executive based at their Tilbury site. They offer Air, Sea, Road, and Rail freight services with over 40 years’ expertise in the field. Due to business growth, they are looking to appoint a dedicated Sales & Development Executive who can handle both cold and warm sales opportunities, account manage key clients, and oversee the full cycle from enquiry to onboarding new customers. Key Responsibilities: • Identify and source new business opportunities, leveraging your own leads and those provided by the Sales and Operations teams., • Develop new sales across FCL/LCL sea freight, air freight, and road freight, for both imports and exports., • Prepare accurate quotations, ensuring all relevant terms and clauses are included., • Operate flexibly, working both in-office and in the field as required., • Bring transferable business connections to support growth (advantageous but not essential)., • Maintain strong relationships with clients and internal teams to ensure service excellence., • Adapt responsibilities as needed to reflect evolving operational requirements. Requirements: • Minimum of 2 years’ experience in freight sales (sea, air, road) within a freight forwarding environment., • Proven track record in sales and business development., • Exceptional negotiation and communication skills., • Strong attention to detail and proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook., • Friendly, approachable, and collaborative team spirit. Location: Tilbury, Essex Hours: Monday–Friday, 09:00–17:00 Salary: £30-37.5k + commission If you are interested in a confidential chat, please apply today

Transport Planner | Container Transport | Intermodal Freight | Container Planning | Road & Rail Logistics | Stanford-Le-Hope | Freight Forwarding Location: Stanford-Le-Hope, UK Salary: £37,875.00 Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Schedule: Monday–Friday | 45 Hours Per Week About the Role We are recruiting for an experienced Transport Planner to join one of the UK’s largest intermodal freight forwarders and a leading operator within the UK Heavy Haul rail freight market. Operating across the UK and Europe, the business provides specialist intermodal container transport, heavy haul freight, and logistics solutions to a wide range of customers. Based at the company’s Stanford-Le-Hope operation, you will provide route planning and transport coordination for container vehicles while supporting the wider transport operation. This is an excellent opportunity for a Transport Planner with experience in container transport planning, intermodal logistics, fleet coordination, and subcontractor management to join a well-established and growing freight business offering long-term stability and career development. Transport Planner – Responsibilities • Produce a daily Transport Plan in line with customer orders, operational requirements, and service expectations, • Utilise vehicles efficiently to support and maximise daily revenue and fleet utilisation targets, • Coordinate and resource subcontractors, ensuring full compliance and induction completion, • Negotiate and manage subcontractor rates and transport costs, • Participate in a bi-weekly on-call rota for weekends (minimal remote support only with no requirement to attend site), • Attend daily transport planning and operational review meetings, • Ensure high levels of customer service, delivery performance, and operational efficiency, • Work collaboratively with other UK depots, planners, and transport teams, • Support the smooth running of the container transport and intermodal freight operation Transport Planner – Requirements • Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a Transport Planner within a container transport, freight forwarding, or logistics environment, • Previous experience within container transport planning and intermodal operations, • Experience using VBS / TOPS transport planning software (Highly Advantageous), • Strong understanding of fleet planning, route optimisation, and transport coordination, • Excellent multitasking, organisation, and prioritisation skills, • Ability to work effectively within a fast-paced transport and logistics operation Salary & Benefits • Salary circa £37,875.00 | Salaries reviewed annually, • Monday–Friday working pattern, • 45-hour working week, • 25 days holiday + bank holidays, • Weekend cover on a rota basis, • Company pension scheme, • Enhanced family leave (maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental), • Paid compassionate leave, • Life insurance, • Health & wellbeing platform, • Learning and development programme, • Employee shopping discounts, • Cycle to work scheme, • Annual technology vouchers for laptops, phones etc., • Long-term career development opportunities within a leading intermodal freight business To Note – Should you have not heard back from your application within 14 days, please assume that you have been unsuccessful. TLP Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Please note that by applying for this position you consent to TLP processing and storing your personal data for the purposes of providing you with work finding services. We process your personal data in accordance with data protection laws, which require us to give you a Privacy Statement to explain how we manage your personal data. Our full Privacy Statement is available to view on the TLP website, or it can be provided upon request

Export Freight Coordinator - Tilbury - Up to £35,000 We are seeking an experienced Export Freight Coordinator to manage export operations across air freight and ocean freight. The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating shipments, completing export and customs documentation, and liaising with customers, carriers, and overseas agents to ensure shipments are handled accurately, compliantly, and on time. Job type: Permanent Hours: 09:00 - 17:00 - Monday to Friday Key Responsibilities Communicate effectively with customers, hauliers, carriers, and overseas agents Arrange bookings with shipping lines and air carriers Coordinate collections, ensuring vessel and flight deadlines are met Complete customs entries accurately and in line with regulations Prepare export documentation and cargo manifests Liaise with warehouses to confirm screening and check-weighing have been completed Finalise and verify all export documentation Monitor shipments to ensure vessels and flights are met Raise invoices and issue pre-alerts to overseas agents Follow up post-delivery to ensure customer satisfaction and identify additional service opportunities Key Requirements Minimum of two years' experience in export operations, covering both air freight and/or ocean freight Proven experience completing export documentation, including checking country-specific requirements and raising Certificates of Origin where required Experience completing customs declarations Working knowledge of CNS and Destin8; experience using MultiFreight forwarding software is desirable Strong attention to detail with the ability to work accurately under time pressure Excellent communication skills with a friendly, professional manner Competent in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel Strong, dynamic team player Excellent English and Maths skills Additional Information Due to the dynamic nature of the logistics and freight forwarding industry, the duties and responsibilities outlined above are not exhaustive and may evolve over time.WR Logistics are the #1 recruitment partner for all vacancies in the logistics industry. We recruit in the UK & USA for permanent jobs. WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy

European Transport Coordinator Dartford £30,000 - £38,000 Per annum + Career Progression Full Time | Permanent We’re looking for a proactive and organised European Transport Coordinator to join a busy and growing logistics operation based in Dartford. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with experience in international transport, freight forwarding or import/export operations who enjoys building relationships and keeping freight moving efficiently across Europe. The Role • Coordinate and allocate work to subcontractor drivers across the Benelux and Italy regions, • Manage import/export transport movements efficiently and cost-effectively, • Build strong working relationships with hauliers and transport partners, • Source and sell return loads to maximise vehicle utilisation, • Liaise daily with customers, subcontractors, and distributors, • Resolve transport and operational issues quickly and professionally About You • Previous experience within transport, logistics, freight forwarding or import/export, • Strong communication and negotiation skills, • Highly organised with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, • Confident managing subcontractors and transport partners, • European transport knowledge would be highly advantageous What’s On Offer • Competitive salary, • Supportive team environment, • Career progression opportunities, • Fast-paced and rewarding role within international logistics If you’re commercially minded, driven, and thrive within transport operations, we’d love to hear from you

Class 2 Driver - Home Deliveries Location: Grays, RM20 4XP Shift Times: Between 05:00 - 17:00 (8 hours guaranteed) Pay Rate: £16.50 p/h Are you looking to take the next step in your driving career? Want to be part of a globally recognised and innovative company with endless opportunities for growth? Look no further - this is your chance to join a dynamic team and build a career that offers much more than just a job. We're currently seeking a dedicated, full-time Class 2 Driver to join our Grays site. This is a temp-to-perm opportunity for the right candidate. This role will involve handling home deliveries in a 3 man team. Our client is a third-party provider of transportation and logistics services that offers a range of services from, Drayage, Global freight forwarding & Full truckload transport. The company is committed to environmental sustainability and works with customers to create action plans to reduce emissions. What You'll Do: As a Class 2 Driver, you'll be an integral part of our team, delivering high-quality service to customers while maintaining safety and efficiency. Handling home deliveries, where you may need to transport items to customer's rooms Safely operating the delivery vehicle and ensuring it meets all VOSA regulations Conducting thorough vehicle checks to ensure roadworthiness and compliance Delivering a variety of kitchen units Managing multidrop deliveries, with varying stops each day Interacting directly with customers, offering a professional, friendly, and positive experience Performing kerbside deliveries at building sites Using a handheld scanner and completing necessary paperwork accuratelyWhat We Need From You: Class 2 (HGV 2) Licence, CPC, and Digital Tachograph Card A clean driving record with no more than six penalty points and no DD, DR, IN, or CD endorsements Multidrop delivery experience Excellent knowledge of the UK road network A positive attitude, excellent communication skills, and a passion for providing excellent customer service This is a physically demanding role, so a strong level of fitness is required. But don't worry - you'll never be alone! Depending on the delivery, a driver's mate will often accompany you to ensure smooth and safe deliveries.Why Join Us? Competitive Pay: £16.50 per hour 28 Days Paid Holiday (Pro Rata) Exclusive Discounts: Access to Manpower Rewards (including discounts on adventure days, shopping, and more) Upskilling Opportunities: Access to our My Path programme to help you advance your career Long-Term Stability: Potential permanent opportunities for high-performing drivers If you're ready for a new challenge and want to join a company that values your skills, apply today! If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website

Internal Sales Coordinator Required! Our client is an established freight and logistics provider, specialising in end-to-end multimodal transport services. On behalf of our client, we are looking to recruit an experienced Internal Sales Coordinator. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving new business, developing sales across sea, air, and road freight, preparing accurate quotations, and building strong relationships with customers and internal teams. Package: Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm £35,000 - £37,500 (DOE) + commission Company Pension 20 days holiday plus bank holidays Internal Sales Coordinator - Responsibilities: Source and win new business using both warm internal leads and your own initiatives Develop sales across FCL/LCL, air freight, and road freight for imports and exports Work flexibly between the office and client visits Bring existing industry contacts (a bonus, not essential) Prepare accurate, competitive quotations including all relevant terms Internal Sales Coordinator - Requirements: A minimum of 2 years' experience in freight sales (sea, air, and road) within a SME freight forwarding environment. Strong understanding of the global freight industry would be advantageous. Confident communicator who can identify, chase, and convert new opportunities. Excellent negotiation skills with strong attention to detail Streamline Search is a technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the United Kingdom. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying to this post you are granting us consent to process your data and contact you in relation to this application

Streamline Recruitment are currently recruiting on behalf of our client for a proactive and experienced Exports Executive to join a busy and expanding logistics team based in Tilbury. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a solid background in export operations to work across multiple modes of transport – air, sea, road, and rail – in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Key responsibilities: • Coordinate with warehouse teams to ensure all screening, weighing, and packaging requirements are completed prior to shipment., • Prepare, review, and submit accurate customs declarations and export documentation in compliance with regulations., • Schedule and manage bookings and collections across multiple transport modes to meet vessel and flight deadlines., • Serve as the main point of contact for customers, transport providers, and carriers, ensuring smooth communication throughout the export process., • Consolidate and finalise all shipping documentation, including manifests, to ensure accuracy and compliance., • Collaborate with overseas agents, providing shipment updates, pre-alerts, and resolving operational issues as they arise., • Support invoicing processes and other operational tasks to maintain efficient logistics workflows., • Conduct post-shipment follow-ups to confirm customer satisfaction and identify additional service opportunities. What you’ll need: • Minimum 2 years’ experience in export operations (airfreight and seafreight), • Experience completing export documentation, including Certificates of Origin where required, • Experience with customs declarations, • Familiarity with CNS and Destin8; experience with forwarding software (e.g., Multi-freight) is a plus Monday to Friday, 09:00 – 17:00 £30-35k DOE This role is perfect for someone looking to develop their career in logistics with a supportive and highly motivated team. If you would like to find out more details please apply today

Commercial Manager - Freight Forwarding & Logistics. Proven track record in freight forwarding sales (hunter mentality).

Position: Business Development Manager - Freight Forwarding (UK Remote).

Business Development Managerrequired for a freight forwarding company -Air/Oceanfreight, this role is for the South east.

Working experience in the freight forwarding industry will be a plus point.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in freight forwarding sales and will be responsible for expanding market share and building long-term client relationships.

HTE Recruitment is seeking a Senior Business Development Manager for a rapidly growing freight forwarding company located in Basildon, Essex. The ideal candidate will possess experience in logistics and freight forwarding, strong business development skills, and a proactive approach to sales.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Customer Services Operator role in a Freight Forwarding company.

Generate new business opportunities across freight forwarding services. Business Development – Freight Forwarding Sales Executive.

A worldwide freight forwarding company in the UK is seeking a Freight Forwarding Business Development Manager.

Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd in Basildon is seeking a Business Development Executive to drive new freight forwarding business across ocean, air, and European road services. The ideal candidate will have proven sales experience in freight forwarding and demonstrate strong negotiation skills.

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD is seeking a Freight Forwarding Business Development Manager for their Basildon office. This role focuses on securing new freight forwarding accounts and managing a robust sales pipeline. Candidates need a strong background in freight forwarding sales and excellent n

Mandarin Recruitment is seeking a Customer Services Operator for a Freight Forwarding company in Greater London.

The ideal candidate will have experience in freight forwarding or B2B sales with a strong emphasis on relationship management and negotiation.

A logistics recruitment firm is seeking a Business Development – Freight Forwarding Sales Executive based in Basildon, Essex. Candidates should have strong business development and negotiation skills, with a focus on the freight forwarding industry.

Spring Supply Chain in the UK is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive sales in the freight forwarding industry.

A logistics company based in the Greater London area is looking for a full-time Ocean Freight Operations Specialist.You will build and maintain operational rates, coordinate with various transportation entities, and negotiate the best rates for clients.Candidates should have at least 1 year of exper

Bennett And Game Recruitment is looking for a Freight Forwarding Business Development Manager based in Basildon. This role focuses on winning and developing new freight forwarding accounts across ocean, air, and European road services. The ideal candidate will possess strong sales experience within

Job RefVTFRAI01406City:LondonDepartmentOcean Freight ForwardingStatusFull TimeTypePermanentThe CompanyYusen Logistics is aiming to be the world’s preferred supply chain logistics company. Our complete offer is designed to forge better connections between businesses, customers, and communities –

Proven leadership experience managing commercial teams in freight forwarding or logistics.

Get Staffed Online Recruitment Limited is looking for a Business Development Manager to join their Freight Forwarding and eCommerce Logistics team. The ideal candidate should have experience in freight forwarding or logistics, excellent communication skills, and a customer-focused approach.

DHL Global Forwarding is seeking an ILS Training and Compliance Manager to oversee training programs and compliance activities within a regulated environment.

UPS Supply Chain Solutions is seeking an Area Sales Manager (ASM) in Greater London.You will lead high-performing sales teams to drive new business development and optimize account strategies.The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree and proven leadership in sales, with a track record of managing

Are you someone with a background in Freight Forwarding and Logistics and looking for a new opportunity to grow and develop your skills in the Fine Art Market, being the forefront for the global movement of Fine Art and Luxury Goods? Then this role could be for you!. My client is looking for someone

A global logistics provider is seeking a driven Business Development Manager to lead growth in the South region.The successful candidate will develop regional sales strategies, engage with key clients across various industries, and collaborate with internal teams for tailored solutions.Candidates mu

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD is looking for a Freight Forwarding Business Development Manager in Basildon. With a salary range of £35,000 - £50,000, plus uncapped commission, the ideal candidate will have proven freight forwarding sales experience and strong communication skills.

Develop and execute a regional sales strategy to win new business across freight forwarding, warehousing, and supply chain services.