Job Title: Junior Ocean Freight Forwarder
Location: Dudley, West Midlands
Salary: £23,000 - £26,000 (DOE) plus bonus
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS:

• 1-2 years’ experience in a freight forwarding role (ocean freight experience highly desirable)
• Eager to learn and develop within international logistics
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• IT literate with good attention to detail
• Team player with a positive, proactive attitude
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ABOUT THE ROLE:

We’re working with a well-established and growing freight forwarder who is looking to add a Junior Ocean Freight Forwarder to their Dudley team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with around 1-2 years’ freight forwarding experience (ideally within ocean freight) who is looking to take the next step in their career and develop their skills further in a supportive and professional environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assisting with the day-to-day coordination of ocean freight shipments (import and/or export)
• Supporting the preparation of shipping documentation and customs clearance processes
• Liaising with shipping lines, overseas agents, hauliers, and customers
• Monitoring shipments, updating clients, and ensuring smooth end-to-end operations
• Providing administrative and operational support to the senior forwarding team
• Maintaining accurate records on the company’s freight management system