Freight Forwarder

LV Logistics - currently have an opportunity for an experienced **Freight Forwarder** to join our dynamic team based in **Southampton**. You will join us on a **full time, permanent basis** and in return will receive a competitive salary.

LV Logistics are a market leader in the shipping and transport industry, with 11 UK offices and many others in strategic locations across the globe.

**About the role**:
As our **Freight Forwarder, **you will be acting as an agent on behalf of clients to organise the safe, efficient and cost-effective transportation of goods on an end to end basis, providing a full range of services, including documentation, insurance, and customs’ formalities.

**Key responsibilities of our Freight Forwarder**:

- Working in a demanding office environment and balance conflicting priorities to keep up with progressive deadlines.
- Investigating and planning the most appropriate route for shipments, taking into account the nature of the goods, costs, transit times and security.
- Arranging on carriage of goods using a range of multimodal options, including, Air, sea, road & rail on an import and export basis.
- Negotiating rates, for transportation, shipping and handling costs and thereby quoting clients.
- Organising and maintaining relevant documentation.
- Ensuring good visibility, control and liaison with clients and suppliers throughout the process - sharing information, problem solving, complaint resolution, planning and arranging deliveries.
- Developing and maintaining relationships with suppliers and both internal and external customers.

**What we are looking for in our Freight Forwarder**:

- Essential - Good working knowledge of the logistics industry.
- Essential - Good numaracy and locical problem solving skills.
- Desirable - Experience in a similar role.
- Essential - Motivated, Resourceful, able to organise own workload and balance competing demands.
- Essential - Must be flexible in their approach to the role.
- Essential - Must be eligible to work in the UK

**Why Join Us?**

Competitive Salary & Benefits Package: We offer an attractive salary and benefits package, including:

- Performance bonuses
- 25 days annual leave + Bank holidays + your birthday off if it falls on a working day
- Bike2Work Scheme
- Electric Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme
- Healthcare Plan
- Wellbeing Package including discounted gym memberships, mental health support, GP anytime service.
- Occupational Sick pay

Career Development Opportunities: With our commitment to training and development, you will have the chance to grow professionally and take on new challenges.

Dynamic Work Environment: Join a team of passionate professionals in an environment that fosters creativity, innovation, and collaboration.

Impact: Play a crucial role in the success of our operations and the satisfaction of our clients, making a real difference in the logistics landscape.

If you feel you have the skills and experience to become our **Freight Forwarder**,** **then** **please click ‘**apply’** today - we’d love to hear from you