Multi Modal Freight Forwarder

Company: Winsearch
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Location: Grimsby
Job Description:

Multimodal Freight Forwarder

Location: North East LincolnshireSalary: £33,000-£38,000 depending on experienceJob Type: Full‑time, PermanentHours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am‑5:00pm

Winsearch is recruiting an experienced Multimodal Freight Forwarder to join an established international freight and logistics business based in North East Lincolnshire.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate international import and export shipments.
  • Manage road, air and deep‑sea freight movements.
  • Arrange FCL and LCL container shipments.
  • Make bookings with shipping lines, airlines, hauliers and overseas agents.
  • Prepare and check freight and shipping documentation.
  • Ensure shipments comply with relevant customs procedures.
  • Liaise with customers and provide regular shipment updates.
  • Monitor shipments from collection through to final delivery.
  • Obtain rates from carriers and suppliers.
  • Prepare quotations and accurately record shipment costs.
  • Resolve delays, documentation issues and operational problems.
  • Maintain accurate records on internal freight management systems.
  • Deliver a consistently high standard of customer service.

Qualifications

  • Previous freight forwarding experience.
  • Experience managing international import and export shipments.
  • Knowledge of road, sea and air freight.
  • Experience with deep‑sea container movements, including FCL and LCL.
  • A good understanding of customs procedures.
  • Experience preparing or checking international shipping documentation.
  • Confidence dealing with customers, shipping lines, carriers and overseas agents.
  • Strong organisational and communication skills.
  • The ability to manage multiple live shipments and changing priorities.
  • Good attention to detail and commercial awareness.
  • A proactive and solutions‑focused approach.
  • Experience using freight forwarding or customs systems such as CargoWise, Descartes, Destin8, CNS, Sequoia or similar would be advantageous.

Benefits & Offer

  • Salary of £33,000-£38,000 depending on experience.
  • Permanent, full‑time opportunity.
  • Monday‑to‑Friday working hours.
  • Varied international freight workload.
  • Exposure to road, air and deep‑sea freight.
  • Opportunity to join an established international logistics business.

To apply submit your latest CV or contact Naomi Coates at Winsearch for a confidential discussion.

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Posted: October 6th, 2026