About the Role
<p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height: 107%;font-size: 11pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif"><strong>Freight Forwarder (Road-Focused)</strong></p>
<p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height: 107%;font-size: 11pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif">Birmingham</p>
<p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height: 107%;font-size: 11pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif">Full-time £29,000 – £32,000 + Bonus</p>
<p>2 days working from home after probation</p>
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<p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height: 107%;font-size: 11pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif"><strong>About the Company</strong></p>
<p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height: 107%;font-size: 11pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif">We are a growing, independent freight forwarding business specialising in <strong>road, ocean, and customs solutions</strong>.</p>
<p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height: 107%;font-size: 11pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif">With a strong reputation for delivering flexible, customer-focused logistics services, we are now looking to recruit a <strong>Freight Forwarder</strong> to join our operations team.</p>
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<p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height: 107%;font-size: 11pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif"><strong>The Role</strong></p>
<p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height: 107%;font-size: 11pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif">This is a varied and hands-on role with a focus on <strong>European road freight operations</strong>, alongside exposure to customs and wider logistics activities.</p>
<p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height: 107%;font-size: 11pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif">You’ll play a key role in coordinating shipments, liaising with customers and suppliers, and ensuring smooth end-to-end delivery.</p>
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<p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height: 107%;font-size: 11pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif"><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p>
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<li style="margin-top: 0cm;margin-right: 0cm;margin-bottom: 8pt;line-height: 107%;font-size: 11pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif">Coordinate and manage European road freight shipments</li>
<li style="margin-top: 0cm;margin-right: 0cm;margin-bottom: 8pt;line-height: 107%;font-size: 11pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif">Liaise with customers, carriers, and international partners</li>
<li style="margin-top: 0cm;margin-right: 0cm;margin-bottom: 8pt;line-height: 107%;font-size: 11pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif">Handle shipment queries and resolve operational issues</li>
<li style="margin-top: 0cm;margin-right: 0cm;margin-bottom: 8pt;line-height: 107%;font-size: 11pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif">Support import and export customs processes</li>
<li style="margin-top: 0cm;margin-right: 0cm;margin-bottom: 8pt;line-height: 107%;font-size: 11pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif">Assist with quoting and pricing where required</li>
<li style="margin-top: 0cm;margin-right: 0cm;margin-bottom: 8pt;line-height: 107%;font-size: 11pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif">Maintain accurate and up-to-date operational records</li>
<li style="margin-top: 0cm;margin-right: 0cm;margin-bottom: 8pt;line-height: 107%;font-size: 11pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif">Support wider logistics operations when needed</li>
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<p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height: 107%;font-size: 11pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif"><strong>About You</strong></p>
<p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height: 107%;font-size: 11pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif"><strong>Essential:</strong></p>
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<li style="margin-top: 0cm;margin-right: 0cm;margin-bottom: 8pt;line-height: 107%;font-size: 11pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif">Experience in <strong>freight forwarding or transport planning</strong> (road preferred)</li>
<li style="margin-top: 0cm;margin-right: 0cm;margin-bottom: 8pt;line-height: 107%;font-size: 11pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif">Understanding of <strong>import/export or customs processes</strong></li>
<li style="margin-top: 0cm;margin-right: 0cm;margin-bottom: 8pt;line-height: 107%;font-size: 11pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif">Strong organisational and communication skills</li>
<li style="margin-top: 0cm;margin-right: 0cm;margin-bottom: 8pt;line-height: 107%;font-size: 11pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif">Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment</li>
<li style="margin-top: 0cm;margin-right: 0cm;margin-bottom: 8pt;line-height: 107%;font-size: 11pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif">Confident using IT systems</li>
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<p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height: 107%;font-size: 11pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif"><strong>Desirable</strong></p>
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<li style="margin-top: 0cm;margin-right: 0cm;margin-bottom: 8pt;line-height: 107%;font-size: 11pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif">Experience with European road freight (groupage or full load)</li>
<li style="margin-top: 0cm;margin-right: 0cm;margin-bottom: 8pt;line-height: 107%;font-size: 11pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif">Exposure to customs procedures</li>
<li style="margin-top: 0cm;margin-right: 0cm;margin-bottom: 8pt;line-height: 107%;font-size: 11pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif">Experience working in a smaller or fast-paced business</li>
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<p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height: 107%;font-size: 11pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif"><strong>Why Apply?</strong></p>
<p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height: 107%;font-size: 11pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif">This is an opportunity to join a <strong>growing logistics business</strong> where you’ll have real variety in your role, develop your skills, and make a tangible impact within a supportive team.</p>
<p>WR Logistics are the #1 recruitment partner for all vacancies in the logistics industry. We recruit in the UK & USA for permanent jobs.</p>
<p>WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.</p>
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