Freight Forwarder

August 20, 2025
$35000
Application deadline closed.

Job Description

City: Birmingham

State: Co. West Midlands; West Midlands (region); England

Company: ALS Recruiting Ltd

Job Title: Multimodal Operator

Location: Birmingham

Salary: £28,000 – £35,000 (Dependent on Experience)

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Multimodal Freight Forwarder to join our industry leading client in Birmingham . This role involves handling predominantly Air and Ocean freight operations from start to finish . The ideal candidate will ensure all shipments comply with UK and international customs regulations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Process import and export operations for air, sea, and road freight.
  • Quoting and Pricing, ensuring best rates are secured
  • Ensure compliance with HMRC regulations and customs requirements.
  • Liaise with freight forwarders, carriers, and government agencies.
  • Manage customs documentation and duty/VAT calculations.
  • Stay up to date with, CNS, Destin8, Cargowise, CDS, CHIEF, and industry regulations.
  • Provide customer updates and resolve customs-related queries.

Key Requirements

  • Previous experience as a Freight Forwarde in freight forwarding or logistics.
  • Strong knowledge of multimodal freight (air, sea, and road).
  • Proficiency with customs systems (e.g., CDS, CHIEF, Destin8, Sequoia).
  • Understanding of commodity codes, duties, VAT, and trade agreements.
  • Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

Apply today!