Freight Forwarding Assistant
Meridian Business Support · North East Lincolnshire, England
Freight Forwarding Assistant at Meridian Business Support, based in North East Lincolnshire, England, paying £30,000 per annum. This is a permanent role.
- Salary
- £30,000 per annum
- Location
- North East Lincolnshire, England
- Contract
- Permanent
- Posted
- 1 day ago
- Closes
- 28 Aug 2026
Reference J2790-5
About the role
Are you looking to take the next step in your freight/logistics career or looking to take your sales experience to the next level
Are you hungry to learn and develop your skills !!
if the answer is YES then we want to hear from you !
We are looking to recruit a Freight Forwarding Assistant for a client of ours, based in Immingham, North East Lincolnshire on a Full - time Permanent basis.
About Us We are a well-established and fast-growing logistics provider, delivering global freight solutions across air, sea, and road. Due to continued growth, we are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Freight Forwarding Assistant to join our operations team.
The Role As a Freight Forwarding Assistant, you will support the day-to-day coordination of international shipments. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop a career in freight forwarding and logistics, working closely with experienced professionals in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities :
Are you hungry to learn and develop your skills !!
if the answer is YES then we want to hear from you !
We are looking to recruit a Freight Forwarding Assistant for a client of ours, based in Immingham, North East Lincolnshire on a Full - time Permanent basis.
About Us We are a well-established and fast-growing logistics provider, delivering global freight solutions across air, sea, and road. Due to continued growth, we are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Freight Forwarding Assistant to join our operations team.
The Role As a Freight Forwarding Assistant, you will support the day-to-day coordination of international shipments. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop a career in freight forwarding and logistics, working closely with experienced professionals in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities :
- Assist in arranging and processing shipments via air, sea, and road
- Support with preparing shipping documentation (e.g. invoices, packing lists, AWB, B/L)
- Update internal systems and track shipment progress
- Liaise with customers, carriers, and overseas agents
- Assist with customs clearance processes where required
- Handle customer queries and provide status updates
- Ensure all files are completed accurately and in line with company procedures
- Previous experience in logistics, freight forwarding, or Sales.
- Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines
- Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office
- A proactive attitude and willingness to learn
- Competitive Salary £30,000 - £35,000
- Full training and development opportunities
- Clear career progression within freight forwarding
- Supportive team environment
- Pension scheme and additional benefits
Reference: J2790-5 · Posted 1 day ago · Closes 28 Aug 2026 · Listed via Meridian Business Support
Know someone who'd be great for this?
Get a shareable card
Apply for this job
This role is listed via Meridian Business Support. Applications are handled on the employer's site.
Apply on employer siteOpens the employer's website in a new tab.
Safe applying: a genuine employer will never ask you to pay for a DBS check, training or equipment, or move you onto WhatsApp before you are hired. If this listing does, report it and do not pay anything.