Average Freight Forwarder salary in the UK

Freight Forwarder - Surrey/LHR/Sunbury- £32k - £37kPlease note that we have been retained as a sole recruitment provider for this organization, if you wish to apply you will have to do so through us. This organization are a dynamic growing freight forwarder with a fantastic office and a great team that love to socialise together.Preferred (not essential):Experience with multi-modal imports and exportsExperience using CargoWiseExperience with Descartes / e-CustomsRequirements:Minimum 2 years’ experienceAbility to handle shipments from start to finishGood knowledge of CDSJob Details:Monday to Friday, 09:00 – 17:30Office-based role (occasional work-from-home days can be approved if needed)21 days holiday + bank holidaysIncreases annually with service up to 25 daysThen increases by 1 day every 3 years up to 28 daysIf you want to secure a interview for this role you must apply through Manifest Recruitment as we are the sole recruiters for this company.

Export Operations CoordinatorHours: Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:00pmExperience Required: Minimum 2 years (Airfreight & Seafreight)About the RoleWe are seeking an experienced Export Operations Coordinator to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with solid air and sea freight experience who enjoys managing end-to-end export operations in a fast-paced and professional environment.If you're confident with export documentation, carrier bookings, and customs processes - this role offers stability, growth, and the chance to work with a supportive, knowledgeable team.Key ResponsibilitiesManage full air and sea export operations from booking through to final delivery.Prepare and process all required export documentation, including:Certificates of OriginCountry-specific customs documentsArrange bookings with shipping lines, airlines, and global carriers.Monitor vessel and flight deadlines to ensure all cut-offs are met.Complete and submit accurate customs entries.Use industry systems such as CNS, Destin8, or MultiFreight to manage shipments.Maintain communication with clients, carriers, and internal teams to ensure smooth workflow.Proactively resolve operational issues as they arise.Communicate with customers, hauliers and carriersArranging bookings with lines and carriersArranging collections markin sure to meet customs entriesWhat We're Looking ForMinimum 2 years' experience in export operations (airfreight & seafreight) - Working for a small to medium sized freight forwarder.Knowledge of both deep-sea and airfreight exports is essential as this makes up a majority of this role (ESSENTIAL)MUST have experience of completing EXPORT ENTRIES - ESSENTIALStrong understanding of export documentation and customs rules.Experience with CNS, Destin8, or MultiFreight (at least one essential).Confident with customs procedures and terminology.Excellent communication skills and strong attention to detail.Ability to prioritise tasks and meet strict cut-off times.A proactive and solutions-focused approach.What We Offer(You can add your own benefits here)Competitive salaryTraining and development opportunitiesSupportive team environmentCareer progression within the companyHow to ApplyClick Apply Now or submit your CV directly. or email along with registering online with HRGO.co.uk

Road Freight ForwarderBirmingham Our client is an independent freight forwarder specialist within road and ocean freight, customs brokerage, and bespoke logistics solutions. Key Focus Areas:Coordination of Bremen 3PL warehouse operationsEuropean road freight planning and executionCustoUK import/export customs supportAssistance with multi modal freight operationsResponsibilities:Bremen Project (Primary)Coordinate UK–Germany inbound shipments and EU outbound distributionLiaise with warehouse partners and customersManage exceptions, stock alignment, and operational dataHandle job costing, invoicing, and KPI reportingRoad Freight (Supporting)Procure freight and manage carrier relationshipsPrepare customer quotes and coordinate shipmentsPlan UK import deliveries and handle exceptionsCustoms & Operations SupportPrepare import/export declarations (including CFSP procedures)Ensure compliance and manage documentation (e.g. COO, EUR1)Maintain records in TMS (Scope) and support wider operationsCandidate Profile:Essential:Experience in road freight or transport planningKnowledge of import/export customs declarationsStrong organisation, communication, and multitasking skillsConfident using IT systems and working independentlyDesirable:EU distribution or groupage/full load experienceCFSP/Inward Processing knowledge3PL or warehouse operations exposureSalary & Benefits:£29,000–£32,000 (DOE)24 days holiday + bank holidays + birthday leave (rising to 31 days)Hybrid working (2 days/week post-probation)Quarterly bonus (up to 10%)Training & development opportunitiesSalary-sacrifice car scheme