Freight Forwarder
2 days ago
Barking
Freight Forwarder - Ship Spares Logistics Salary: £35,000 - £38,000 Location: Barking Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 17:00 We are currently working with a well-established and growing logistics provider specialising in the time-critical movement of ship spares worldwide. Due to continued growth, they are looking to recruit an experienced Freight Forwarder to join their operations team. This is a fast-paced role requiring strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage urgent shipments efficiently across global markets. Key Responsibilities: • Managing end-to-end freight forwarding operations for ship spares (import & export), • Coordinating urgent and time-critical shipments via air, sea, and road, • Liaising with shipping lines, airlines, agents, and clients worldwide, • Preparing and checking all relevant shipping documentation (AWB, B/L, customs paperwork), • Tracking shipments and providing real-time updates to clients, • Handling customs clearance processes and ensuring compliance with regulations, • Previous experience within freight forwarding (ideally with ship spares or time-critical logistics), • Strong knowledge of import/export procedures and documentation, • Ability to work in...