Freight and Customs Coordinator

Transport & Logistics

Freight and Customs Coordinator

Freight & Customs Coordinator

Location: East Yorkshire / Humber Region

Salary: £30,000 - £40,000 depending on experience

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

We are recruiting for a Freight & Customs Coordinator to join a growing niche business within the logistics and supply chain sector.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience across customs, freight forwarding, imports, exports, shipping or logistics coordination who is looking to join a business that can offer long-term career development, progression and continued industry exposure.

The role will suit someone who enjoys a varied, fast-paced operational position where accuracy, communication and organisation are key. You will be involved in coordinating freight movements, supporting customs processes, liaising with customers and suppliers, and helping to ensure goods move efficiently through the supply chain.

This is a great opportunity to join a specialist business at an exciting stage of growth, where you can develop your knowledge further and build a long-term career within freight, customs and logistics.

Key Responsibilities:

Coordinating import and export shipments from booking through to delivery

Supporting customs processes and ensuring documentation is completed accurately

Preparing, checking and processing import/export paperwork

Liaising with customers, hauliers, carriers, ports, agents and internal teams

Arranging collections, deliveries and transport bookings

Monitoring shipments and providing customers with regular updates

Resolving queries relating to documentation, clearance, transport or delivery schedules

Ensuring all information is recorded accurately on internal systems

Supporting compliance with UK import/export procedures and customs requirements

Assisting with quotations, operational administration and customer enquiries

Building strong working relationships with customers and external partners

Working closely with the wider logistics team to ensure a smooth and efficient service

The Successful Candidate Will Have:

Previous experience within freight forwarding, customs, shipping, import/export or logistics operations

A good understanding of import and export processes

Strong administration skills and excellent attention to detail

Confident communication skills and a customer-focused approach

The ability to manage multiple shipments, deadlines and priorities

Good problem-solving skills and the ability to work well under pressure

A proactive attitude and willingness to develop within the role

The ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Desirable Experience:

Experience using customs systems or working with customs documentation

Knowledge of UK customs processes and international trade procedures

Experience dealing with road, sea or air freight

Previous experience liaising with hauliers, shipping lines, ports, carriers or overseas agents

Commercial awareness within a freight, logistics or supply chain environment

What's On Offer:

Salary of £30,000 - £40,000 depending on experience

Full-time, permanent opportunity

The chance to join a growing niche business

Long-term career development and progression opportunities

A varied role covering freight, customs, logistics and customer coordination

Supportive team environment

Exposure to a specialist and developing area of the logistics sector

This role would suit someone currently working as a Freight Coordinator, Customs Coordinator, Import/Export Coordinator, Shipping Coordinator, Logistics Coordinator, Freight Forwarder or Customs Clerk who is looking for their next long-term opportunity.

For more information or to apply confidentially, please send your CV and salary expectations to:

Naomi Coates

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