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Salary: £30,000 - £35,000
Location: Barking
Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 17:00
We are currently working with a well-established and growing logistics provider specialising in the time-critical movement of ship spares worldwide. Due to continued growth, they are looking to recruit an experienced Freight Forwarder to join their operations team.
This is a fast-paced role requiring strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage urgent shipments efficiently across global markets.
Key Responsibilities
Managing end-to-end freight forwarding operations for ship spares (import & export)
Coordinating urgent and time-critical shipments via air, sea, and road
Liaising with shipping lines, airlines, agents, and clients worldwide
Preparing and checking all relevant shipping documentation (AWB, B/L, customs paperwork)
Tracking shipments and providing real-time updates to clients
Handling customs clearance processes and ensuring compliance with regulations
Problem-solving and managing any delays or issues proactively
Requirements
Previous experience within freight forwarding (ideally with ship spares or time-critical logistics)
Strong knowledge of import/export procedures and documentation
Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
Excellent communication and organisational skills
Proactive and solutions-focused approach
Package & Benefits
Salary: £30,000 xlqdzyr - £35,000 (depending on experience)
Monday to Friday working hours (08:00 - 17:00)
20 days holiday + bank holidays
Christmas bonus based on company performance
Streamline Search is a technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the United Kingdom. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying to this post you are granting us consent to process your data and contact you in relation to this application
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