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 are 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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