Freight Forwarder – Quotations & Operations Coordinator

Felixstowe, Suffolk £35,000 – £40,000 Full-Time Permanent

Ready to take your freight forwarding career to the next level? Join a top team in Felixstowe and play a key role in keeping international trade moving! We’re looking for a detail-driven, proactive Freight Forwarder to handle quotations, imports, exports, and customs clearances. If you love solving problems and making things happen, this could be your perfect next move

The Role: Experience in freight forwarding, especially with imports/exports and customs

Strong knowledge of sea, air, and road freight operations

Confident preparing quotations and managing shipment costs

Organised, detail-focused, and great at juggling multiple shipments

Excellent communicator and team player Skilled with freight software & MS Office Knowledge of Felixstowe port is a big plus

Key Responsibilities:

Preparing accurate, competitive freight quotations for import/export shipments

Coordinating operations for sea, air, and road freight Managing customs documentation and clearances Acting as the main point of contact for clients – keeping

them updated and happy Handling all shipping paperwork (Bills of Lading,

invoices, packing lists, etc.) Liaising with carriers, hauliers, and third-party

suppliers Troubleshooting delays and resolving operational

issues Staying up to date with the latest Trade and Custom

regulations

Why Apply? Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 DOE Career progression & ongoing training Supportive, friendly team Modern office in Felixstowe Be part of a growing, forward-thinking company 23 Days Holiday Working day: 08:30 – 17:30

How to Apply: If you’re ready to take the next step in your freight forwarding career, we want to hear from you! Apply today at www.lmerecruitment.co.uk or call 01394 570 156