Average Freight Forwarder salary in Newcastle Upon Tyne

European Road Freight ForwarderLocation: North East EnglandSalary: £30,000 - £35,000 + £6,000 Annual Company Performance BonusJob Type: Full Time | Monday - Friday (39 Hours)The OpportunityA leading logistics provider is looking for an experienced European Road Freight Forwarder to join their growing operations team in North East England.This is an excellent opportunity for someone with European road freight forwarding experience who enjoys managing shipments from start to finish while delivering first-class customer service. You'll play a key role in coordinating UK and European road movements, maintaining strong client relationships, and ensuring every shipment is handled efficiently from booking through to delivery.In return, you'll receive a competitive salary, an annual company performance bonus of up to £6,000, and excellent long-term career development opportunities within a well-established logistics business.Key ResponsibilitiesManage end-to-end European road freight shipments across the UK and Europe.Coordinate collections, deliveries and transport movements with customers, carriers and overseas partners.Process bookings and ensure all shipments are managed accurately throughout their lifecycle.Maintain regular communication with customers, providing updates and resolving any operational issues.Build and develop long-term customer relationships whilst identifying opportunities to grow existing accounts.Ensure all operational documentation is completed accurately and in line with company procedures.Monitor shipment progress and proactively resolve delays or service issues.Produce customer reports, KPIs and operational updates where required.Attend customer meetings and support account management activities.Promote additional logistics services where appropriate.About YouWe're looking for someone with:Previous experience within European Road Freight Forwarding.A strong understanding of European transport operations.Knowledge of EU customs procedures and documentation.Excellent customer service and communication skills.Strong organisational skills with exceptional attention to detail.Confidence using freight forwarding systems and Microsoft Office.The ability to manage multiple shipments and priorities simultaneously.Desirable ExperienceGDP / Pharmaceutical LogisticsADR Dangerous GoodsHigh Security / TAPAChemical LogisticsTime Critical FreightAutomotive LogisticsPackage & Benefits£30,000 - £35,000 basic salaryUp to £6,000 annual company performance bonusHoliday Loyalty SchemeCompany Healthcare SchemeEnhanced Maternity & Paternity PayCompany Sick Pay SchemeBike to Work SchemeOngoing Learning & DevelopmentEmployee Resource GroupsLong-term career progression within a growing logistics businessApply NowIf you're an experienced Road Freight Forwarder looking to join a respected logistics business offering genuine career progression, excellent benefits and a rewarding bonus structure, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today for immediate consideration.

Freight Account ManagerLocation: North East EnglandSalary: £40,000 - £45,000 + £5,000 Car Allowance + 5% Commission on GPWorking Pattern: Hybrid (2-3 Days Per Week in the Office)Job Type: Full TimeThe OpportunityA leading logistics provider is looking to appoint an experienced Freight Account Manager to join its growing commercial team covering North East England.This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially driven freight professional to manage and grow customer relationships whilst also identifying new business opportunities across Road and Ocean Freight. You'll be responsible for developing existing accounts, building strong partnerships with customers, and generating new revenue through proactive sales activity.With a competitive salary, £5,000 car allowance, 5% commission on Gross Profit, and genuine career progression opportunities, this role is ideal for an ambitious freight professional looking to make a real impact within a growing logistics business.Key ResponsibilitiesManage and develop existing customer accounts, ensuring strong relationships and customer satisfaction.Identify and secure new business opportunities through prospecting, networking and outbound sales activity.Build and maintain a strong sales pipeline, converting opportunities into profitable business.Conduct face-to-face meetings with customers and prospects.Understand customer requirements and provide tailored freight solutions.Promote and sell international freight services, with a focus on Road and Ocean Freight.Work closely with internal operations teams to ensure excellent service delivery.Identify opportunities to increase revenue and grow customer spend.Prepare quotations, negotiate rates and support commercial growth.Maintain accurate CRM records, forecasts and account activity.About YouWe're looking for someone with:Previous experience within Freight Forwarding, Logistics Sales or Account Management.Strong knowledge of Road and/or Ocean Freight services.Experience managing customer accounts and developing commercial relationships.A proactive approach to identifying new business opportunities.Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills.A commercially minded, target-driven approach.Full UK driving licence.Package & Benefits£40,000 - £45,000 basic salary£5,000 Car Allowance5% Commission on Gross ProfitHybrid working (2-3 days per week in the office)Holiday Loyalty SchemeCompany Healthcare SchemeEnhanced Maternity & Paternity PayCompany Sick Pay SchemeBike to Work SchemeLearning & Development SupportEmployee Resource GroupsGenuine long-term career progressionApply NowIf you're an experienced Freight Account Manager with a background in Road and Ocean Freight and you're looking for a role combining account growth, new business development and excellent earning potential, we'd love to hear from you.Apply today for immediate consideration

An exciting new Warehouse Operative opportunity at DX!  *** This is a Backshift / Afternoons vacancy***  About Us DX are a market leading provider of a wide range of delivery services, including parcel freight, secure, courier and logistics services. We provide a wide range of specialist delivery services to both business and residential addresses across the UK and Ireland. We have three divisions, DX Freight, DX Express and DX Logistics. Our approach is straight-forward and no-nonsense. Our goal is to Deliver Exactly to our customers’ requirements. Key to what we do at DX is our people and we are incredibly proud of the dedicated team we have built. At DX, we are committed to ensuring equality of opportunity for all irrespective of race, gender, disability, belief, sexual orientation, age or socio-economic background. Benefits: At DX, our people are the foundation of our success. We reward our employees by providing different benefits at various stages of your employment with us, the most recent benefit we have added is Company Healthcare, which you become eligible for after 6 months of continuous service. This is a company paid for scheme at Level 1 allowing you to claim back for dental care and optician fees amongst other things.  This is just one of the benefits that come with working at DX, the others are listed below: Competitive Rates of PayLife AssuranceEnhanced Maternity & PaternityHolidays: 20 days increasing with length of service + bank holidaysLong Service Recognition schemeCompany Pension SchemeEmployee Assistance programme including 24/7 Virtual GPDX Discounts PortalExcellent opportunities for career progression Role summary: DX Warehouse Operatives are responsible to ensure the safe and efficient unloading and loading of freight from vehicles into, and from the site. They will also support the delivery operation to ensure the correct freight is loaded to complete the delivery routes. Key responsibilities: Represent DX in a professional manner at all timesFollow all aspects of DX Manual Handling and safe working policies, including the correct use of all PPEObserve and adhere to all DX procedures and policies at all timesHandle all freight with care and attentionAccess and egress vehicles using the correct meansUse the correct equipment and methods for handling and moving all freightEnsure all deliveries are loaded safely prior to leaving the siteReport all damages immediately to your line managerEnsure all freight being loaded or unloaded matches relevant paperwork / scanner informationEnsure that customers freight is transported, stored safely and treated with respectEnsure the security of freight and company assets by reporting any suspicious activity to your line manager or the security teamEnsure the warehouse is kept tidy and H&S issues are reported immediately We look forward to hearing from you!