Join the Team as a Multimodal Freight Coordinator – Aberdeen
Location: Aberdeen | Salary: Up to £40,000
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent | Hours: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (30-minute lunch)
Are you an experienced logistics professional ready for your next big opportunity? Our client, a well-established, family-run UK freight forwarder with a strong reputation for delivering top-tier multimodal logistics solutions, is now looking for a Multimodal Freight Coordinator to join our dedicated team in Aberdeen.
This is more than just a job – it’s a chance to be part of a close-knit, supportive team that values your contributions and helps you grow.
Benefits
* Competitive Salary – Up to £40,000 depending on experience
* Family Values – Join a team that treats you like one of their own
* Solid Benefits – Including a pension scheme, life insurance policy, and a salary sacrifice scheme
* Work-Life Balance – 28 days annual leave including bank holidays
What You’ll Be Doing
As a Multimodal Freight Coordinator, you’ll play a pivotal role in managing freight operations across air, sea, and road. Your goal? Ensuring smooth, compliant, and on-time import/export shipments from start to finish.
Your key responsibilities will include:
* Coordinating and managing freight movements across multiple transport modes
* Preparing and reviewing shipping documents (bills of lading, customs declarations, etc.)
* Communicating with overseas agents, carriers, and clients
* Using freight forwarding systems and the CDS platform to manage and track shipments
* Troubleshooting and resolving logistical challenges
* Supporting internal teams and providing exceptional service to clients
What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for someone who’s proactive, detail-oriented, and passionate about logistics.
To be successful, you’ll need:
* A minimum of 2 years’ experience with a UK-based freight forwarder (air, sea, or road)
* Solid knowledge of import/export operations and customs procedures
* Experience with freight forwarding software and the CDS system
* Excellent multitasking and communication skills
* Dangerous Goods by Air certification is a plus (but not essential)
* A positive, solutions-focused attitude
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