Freight Forwarder
Salary: £27,000 – £32,000 per annum (DOE)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 5:30pm
Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Location: Basildon, Essex
Free on-site parking
Noble Recruiting are working with a long-standing, highly regarded global logistics company in Basildon to find an experienced and confident Freight Forwarder to join their growing team.
This is a permanent opportunity driven by global growth and continued success. The company is known for its strong leadership, excellent working environment, and long-term career prospects.
What’s in it for you:
* Competitive salary and benefits package (details shared at interview)
* Free on-site parking
* Long-term job stability with a growing international business
* Supportive, personable team and management
* Opportunity to shape department processes alongside the Head of Customer Services
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide customers with timely, accurate, and cost-effective quotations
* Maintain regular contact with the sales team and support the handover of shipments
* Book consignments with third-party contractors and manage delivery bookings
* Quote and manage cross-trade consignments
* Communicate quotations internally within agreed timescales
* Resolve customer complaints in line with SOPs and within agreed timeframes
* Build strong, lasting relationships with customers and suppliers
* Manage all invoicing and administrative tasks
* Support SOP development and departmental improvements
What you’ll need:
* Previous experience in Freight Forwarding (within the last 2 years)
* Experience in cross-trade consignments and third-party bookings
* Confident, outgoing personality with excellent customer service skills
* Strong IT skills (Excel, Word, CRM/systems)
* Ability to multitask, stay organised, and prioritise
* Excellent written and verbal communication
* UK residency and full right to work in the UK (no sponsorship available)
* A driver with own transport is desirable due to location
Apply today to be considered for this fantastic opportunity with a company that truly values its people and offers room to grow.
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