Freight Forwarding recruitment agency listing
Freight forwarding agents provide a link between manufacturers and shipping companies to organise the movement of goods within the UK and internationally by rail, road, sea and air freight. They provide employment opportunities for candidates who are numerate and with good computer skills. Freight forwarders and their recruitment agencies often seek staff with knowledge of geography, good planning abilities and attention to detail.
There are more than 20 large freight forwarders in the UK. Because they do not physically move freight, agents are based all over the country.
There is no shortage of skills in the freight forwarding sector but companies hiring staff need GCSE passes (especially Maths) and ideally some IT skills. Job applications should also stress any previous office experience and foreign languages. Employers may also demand A-levels. Some forwarding agents offer apprenticeships while larger companies run graduate training schemes for recruits with degrees or BTEC qualifications.
Forwarding agent, traffic office or shipping clerk roles are office-based. Job duties include assessing quantities of goods to be moved, booking space, negotiating rates, agreeing schedules, arranging insurance and inputting details to computer.
Salaries range from £15,000 to £25,000 (depending on location and experience. Managers can earn up to £40,000 annually.
Displaying 17 of 78 Agencies that recruit for Freight Forwarding jobs in the Shipping industry.
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Aspion - Logistics / Shipping / Supply Chain
Aspion Logistics & Supply Chain: Industry Specific Recruiters: We let our statistics speak for themselves: 3:1 interview to placement ratio: 97.5% right first time shortlists: 77% of candidates placed were passive (NOT VIA JOB BOARDS) Temporary & Permanent solutions, including Search & Selection projects delivered by The Advocate Group (Sister Co). We will consult and advise you on the most effective solution to ensure on time project delivery.
Coverage UK Coverage
4 Temple Row,
Birmingham,
Midlands,
B2 5HG
The Plaza,
100 Old Hall Street,
Liverpool,
Merseyside,
L3 9QJ
SW1E 5ER,
Greater London,
London
Imperial Court Exchange Quay,
Manchester,
Greater Manchester,
M5 3EB
Aspion - Sales Recruitment
As a sales recruitment specialists we let statistics speak for themselves: 3:1 interview to placement ratio: 97.5% right first time shortlists: 16 days average delivery: 77% of candidates placed are passive (NOT VIA JOB BOARDS) Temporary & Permanent solutions, including Search & Selection projects. We will consult and advise you on the most effective solution to ensure on time project delivery and your repeat business.
Coverage North West England, North Wales & Midlands
4 Temple Row,
Birmingham,
West Midlands,
B2 5HG
Merchant House,
Crook Street,
Chester,
Cheshire,
CH1 2BE
The Plaza,
100 Old Hall Street,
Liverpool,
Merseyside,
L3 9QJ
1 Warwick Row,
London,
Greater London,
SW1E 5ER
Imperial Court,
2 Exchange Quay,
Manchester,
Greater Manchester,
M5 3EB
Pascal Recruitment Ltd - Procurement, Supply Chain and Logistics
Our key strengths lie in market knowledge, communication and excellence in analysis and selection to make sure that we find the right match for both candidates and clients. We take the long-term view, and above all, are concerned we put the right people into the right organisations.
Coverage UK Wide and Internationally
11a Broad Parade,
Hockley,
Essex,
SS5 5DA
McBarron Wood Recruitment Specialists
12 Month GUARANTEE ON EVERY PLACEMENT: Our shipping functional practice is headed by an ex Operations Director from a Freight & Logistics background. Supported by a superb research team, this practice area boast over 20 years experience of recruiting critical hires for our clients positions. We truly are specialists within this arena, call us NOW!
Coverage UK Wide
MBW-i,
McBarron Wood House,
Oxford Road,
Aylesbury,
Buckinghamshire,
HP17 8PB
McBarron Wood International,
Kemp House,
152 City Road,
London,
EC1V 2NX
MWB Office,
Listenal Street,
Manchester,
M6 6AP
17 Black Bourton Road,
Carterton,
Oxford,
Oxfordshire,
OX18 3HQ
Recruiter Tip
International Freight Forwarding firms may be looking to recruit staff to work overseas. This means that candidates with multilingual skills will have an advantage when applying for jobs in the field.Berry Recruitment - Office and Finance division
From senior director level to more junior within finance, HR, marketing, sales, customer service and administration our Office and Contact Centre service is geared towards matching candidates with opportunities which precisely suit their capabilities. We have an established pedigree within the sector and our specialist teams are well qualified to advise and assist your career development.
Coverage UK wide
20 Woodland Road,
Darlington,
County Durham,
DL3 7PL
4 Providence Court,
Pynes Hill,
Exeter,
Devon,
EX2 5JL
26 Terminus Street,
Harlow,
Essex,
CM20 1EY
5 Town Centre,
Hatfield,
Hertfordshire,
AL10 0JZ
383 Hendon Way,
London,
NW4 3LP
110 Cranbrook Road,
Ilford,
Essex,
IG1 4LZ
Argyle House,
29-31 Euston Road,
London,
NW1 2SD
11 - 13 Ravenswood Crescent,
High Street,
West Wickham,
London,
BR4 0JH
Prodrive Recruitment
Prodrive Recruitment are the South East's fastest growing recruitment agency. We provide temporary cover for some of the UK's largest distribution companies. We offer full time and part time hours, temp to perm roles. Excellent rates, overtime and uniform provided. Prodrive offers a truly professional permanent and temporary staff recruitment service for the Logistics Sector including Air, Sea, Warehouse and Road Freight personnel.
Coverage Essex, Kent, London, Herts, Suffolk
5 Grover Walk,
Corringham,
Essex,
SS17 7LU
Halo Personnel Ltd
99% of our new business comes from word-of-mouth recommendations & we really think this speaks for itself; we recruit the kind of people that we would be happy working in our business & so if we don't think they're up to it then we just won't send their details, we don't like wasting your time & especially not our own! We're down to earth, honest recruiters & flexible, talk to us and see for yourself - Trust us, you won't regret
Coverage UK Wide
BBIC,
Innovation Way,
Barnsley,
Yorkshire,
S75 1JL
Carlisle Business Centre,
Carlisle Road,
Bradford,
West Yorkshire,
BD88BD
Unit 35 Viewlands Rise,
Ilkley,
Leeds,
West Yorkshire,
LS29 6BQ
Arc Recruitment (Yorkshire)
Industries covered: Accounting & Finance, Administration, Construction, Call Centre / Customer Service, Industrial, IT, Purchasing, Sales, Shipping
4 Harrison Road,
Halifax,
West Yorkshire,
HX1 2AF
Gill Cooke Personnel
Industries covered: Administration, Call Centre / Customer Service, Engineering, Industrial, Manufacturing / Production, Sales, Shipping
35 Frederick Street,
Loughborough,
Leicestershire,
LE11 3BH
Recruiter Tip
Freight Forwarders who are looking to progress in their career should work towards gaining chartered status. This is provided by the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) UK and will require professionals to have an accredited degree, as well as four years of relevant experience in the sector.Pertemps Office & Professional
Industries covered: Accounting & Finance, Administration, Call Centre / Customer Service, Education, Executive / Management, Graduate, Health Care, Personnel / HR, IT, Marketing, Sales, Shipping, Social Care
20-21 Carillon Ct,
Loughborough,
Leicestershire,
LE11 3XA
Suite 2,
Hazledine House,
Central Square,
Telford,
Shropshire,
TF3 4JL
Anchor Parade Aldridge,
Walsall,
West Midlands,
WS9 8PT
Single Resource
Industries covered: Accounting & Finance, Executive / Management, Food & Drink, Personnel / HR, Industrial, IT, Legal, Logistics, Manufacturing / Production, Marketing, Purchasing, Sales, Shipping
Forster House,
Hatherton Road,
Walsall,
West Midlands,
WS1 1XZ
Kevin Theobald Recruitment
Industries covered: Logistics, Shipping
First Floor,
Suite 1B & 1C Ashford House,
41/45 Church Road,
Ashford,
Middlesex,
TW15 2TQ
A & S Recruitment
Industries covered: Administration, Driving, Personnel / HR, Industrial, Marketing, Shipping
12 Summit Business Park Langer Road,
Felixstowe,
Suffolk,
IP11 2JB
StaffBank
Industries covered: Accounting & Finance, Administration, Engineering, Personnel / HR, Legal, Logistics, Manufacturing / Production, Sales, Shipping
10 Queen St,
Ipswich,
Suffolk,
IP1 1SS
Polkadotfrog
Industries covered: Accounting & Finance, Administration, Personnel / HR, IT, Legal, Marketing, Sales, Shipping
Unit 8,
Hazlewell Court,
Bar Road,
Cambridge,
Cambridgeshire,
CB23 8DS
22 Queen Street,
Ipswich,
Suffolk,
IP1 1SS
Sammons Group
Industries covered: Accounting & Finance, Administration, Catering and Hospitality, Call Centre / Customer Service, Engineering, Executive / Management, Government / Public Sector, Health Care, Industrial, Insurance, Legal, Logistics, Manufacturing / Production, Not-for-profit, Sales, Shipping
39/41 High Street,
Brentwood,
Essex,
CM14 4RH
Warnford Court,
29 Throgmorton Street,
City Of London,
London,
EC2N 2AT
55 Havelock Road,
Hastings,
East Sussex,
TN34 1BE
Connect Appointments
From UK Transport Managers to Ship Planners, the Freight Industry forms the backbone of the world economy. At Connect Appointments, we specialise in finding the best people on the market and bringing them to you. Our business has flourished over the years, because we refuse to match our clients with anything but candidates who will excel within their organisation. By contacting us today, you'll ensure that the staff you recruit will shine.
Coverage Scotland & North East England
152 West Marketgait,
Dundee,
DD1 1NJ
152 Morrison Street,
Edinburgh,
EH3 8EE
200 Bath Street,
Glasgow,
Scotland,
G2 4HG
Unit 3 Earls Court,
Grangemouth,
Stirlingshire,
FK3 8ZE
10-18 Hope Street,
Hamilton,
South Lanarkshire,
ML3 6AF
19 Shairps Business Park,
Houston Road,
Houston Industrial Estate,
Livingston,
West Lothian,
EH54 5FD
4 Admiral Way,
Sunderland,
Tyne & Wear,
SR3 3XW