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.
Most of our clients & candidates come from recommendations, referrals & reputation; evidence that we are proactive on your behalf, professional in our conduct & offer a bespoke service to each individual client or candidate.
The Studio, The Johns Cross Roundabout, Battle Road, Robertsbridge, Near Hastings, East Sussex, TN32 5JH
Reed has transport, logistics and shipping recruitment specialists placed throughout the country. With our guidance and industry contacts, you will find the best professional to elevate your business. To fully understand the type of employee that would suit you and your team, we work on a consultative basis and we will only put forward the most qualified, experienced and talented professionals to fill your roles.
499 Union Street, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, AB11 6DB
At Reactive Recruitment we use our collective 50+ years experience in permanent recruitment to provide the highest calibre Shipping staff to UK businesses of all sizes. Typical roles include Planners | Administrators | Coordinators | Transport Manager | Transport Supervisor | Warehouse (all levels) | Class 1 & 2 Drivers | Van Driver | Multi Drop | Forklift and more.
Henleaze House, Business Centre, 13 Harbury Rd, Henleaze, Bristol, BS9 4PN
Highly Competitive rates for new clients. HRSS is a trusted recruitment specialist with one simple aim: to find the right talent with the right skills, personality and ambition for our valued clients. We deliver competitive staffing solutions to UK businesses and cover multiple roles within the Shipping and Import Export Sector.
140 New Road, Aston Fields, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B60 2LE
Intec Selec is a Kent-based recruitment agency established in 2016. They cover IT recruitment for a broad range of national industries. Intec Selec helps fill permanent and contract roles for the Banking, Automotive, Executive Search, Finance, Gaming, Energy, Retail, Public Sector, Insurance, IT Services, Media, Technology, Purchasing and Procurement, and Supply Chain sectors.
Maidstone House, King Street, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 6JQ
Redwood Search delivers Business Support recruitment solutions domestically with a focus on Worcester, Evesham, Redditch and Malvern. In addition to hiring permanent and temporary staff, they have also been opening internship and freelance opportunities since 2016. They were finalists in the 2019 Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber Business Awards and are members of TEAM Network of Independent Recruiters.
9b Malvern Gate, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR2 4BN
Advance Global Recruitment provides Energy staffing solutions internationally. They assist in fulfilling permanent and short term requirements, be it a single worker or a whole team. Their business started in 2011 and aside from their head office in Edinburgh, they have 2 more locations in the UK and overseas. They are accredited by the UK Maritime & Coastguard Agency and certified by ISO for quality, environmental compliance and safety.
Suite 2 4th Floor Union Point, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, AB11 5PW
Just Be Maritime works in the Maritime industry, focusing on the recruitment of Officer Cadets in training like Deck Cadets, Marine Engineer Cadets and Marine Electro-Technical Cadets. They also hire Hotel Trainees. In addition to recruitment, they also offer trainee management and administration services worldwide, leveraging their experience in Seafaring and Shore Management. Industries they operate in include Merchant Navy and Superyachts.
8 Ashley Close, Swanwick, Southampton, Hampshire, SO31 1FW
Relocruitment recruits globally for permanent placements in Removals & Storage, Relocation Services, Global Mobility & International Assignments, Expatriate Management, Corporate Immigration and more. With a collective experience of 15 years, they connect with resources like Drivers, Shipping Coordinators and Mobility Advisors with the help of their consultants in Hemel Hempstead. They are members of the International Association of Movers.
Second Floor, 2 The Waterhouse, Waterhouse Street, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP1 1ES
Freight and Commodity Talent Ltd hires for the niche industries of Commercial Shipping and Commodity. Their reach spans throughout Europe, US and UAE through offices in London, New York and Dubai. Catering to appointments in Broking, Trading and C-Suite Leadership across Chartering and Shipbroking, Commodities and Derivatives, their customer portfolio includes companies like Sentosa Ship Brokers and FIS. They were incorporated in 2021.
80 Marine Parade, Leigh-on-sea, Essex, SS9 2NL
Positively Different Solutions is a multi-sector recruitment agency covering Digital, Professional areas like Finance, Business Development and Legal and Industrial verticals like Manufacturing, Production and Engineering. Their reach spans nationwide from their office in Middlewich, offering permanent, temporary and contract positions since 2018. They are also a certified Disability Confident Committed and Mental Health Committed Employer.
14 Seddon St, Middlewich, Cheshire, CW10 9DT
Spinnaker recruits for the Maritime industry in 65 different countries worldwide since they started in 1997. They cover a broad range of disciplines such as Chartering & Shipbroking, Corporate Services, HR, Executive & C-Suite, Insurance, IT, Legal & Claims, Marine & Technical, Operations & Post-Fixtures, Trainee, and Graduates & Internships. Spinnaker also works with a variety of clients including shipmakers, oil companies, and charterers
Cobat House, 1446-1448 London Road, Leigh-on-Sea, Leigh-on-sea, Essex, SS9 2UW
MNR is an independent global company that delivers recruitment and administration solutions to the Marine and Offshore market. Operating for over 10 years, the company offers Seagoing, Offshore, Drilling, and Shore-Based recruitment solutions. They have a European, FSU, Russian and Asian candidate database. In the past, they've recruited for Chief Engineers, Master on DP Shuttle Tankers, and 3rd Officer for Oil / Chemical Tanker.
Suite 39 (2nd Floor) The Port of Liverpool Building Pier Head, Liverpool, Merseyside, L3 1BY
Specialist Recruitment Solutions supports the Freight Forwarding, Supply Chain & Logistics, Transport and Warehouse & Distribution industries in their permanent and temporary personnel needs. Founded in 2015 and with over 25 years of collective experience, individuals they reach out to come from all levels, from skilled talent up to directors and executives. They are headquartered in Manchester and have worked with names like DHL and Wincanton.
Floor 3 MIOC, Styal Rd, Manchester, Lancashire, M22 5WB
An international provider of staffing solutions, Principal Search covers a broad range of disciplines in the Commodities & Energy industries. These include Bulks, Agriculture & Metals, Oil & Gas, Hedge Funds, Renewable Energy & Clean Technology, Shipping & Logistics, and Utilities. The firm places personnel in various assignments at all levels, such as c-suite, mid to senior management, and senior executive roles.
7 Henrietta Street, Covent Garden, London, WC2E 8PS
SE Staff has been delivering solutions to the Freight industry for over 45 years. They recruit for Night Exports, Import Clerk, Import Team Leader, Operations Manager, Sales Manager, Customer Services, Cross Trade, and Export Manager, among other roles. Their headquarters is located in Egham.
Runnymede Malthouse, Matlhouse Lane, Egham, Egham, Surrey, TW20 9BD
MNR sources talent worldwide for clients in the Marine, Offshore, Drilling and Shore-based industry. With over a decade of recruitment experience, they can fulfil roles such as Chief Officer and Construction Engineer. The agency is a recipient of the Mersey Maritime Industry Awards in 2016, an REC member and a finalist for the Maritime Professional Services Award.
Suite 39 (2nd Floor) The Port of Liverpool Building, Liverpool, Merseyside, L3 1BY
Stellamar Employment Solutions supplies Technical professionals to the Maritime industry, covering Seagoing, Ship Management, Commercial Shipping, and Ship Design & Construction vacancies. They also cater to the Hospitality and Ultra-High Net Worth sectors globally, covering premium employers such as cruises, luxury hotels, resorts, private jets, villas, and more. Their client database include the Royal Carribean, Porto Montenegro, and more.
Mountbatten House, 1 Grosvenor Square, Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 2JU
Connexus Global is a Value Chain recruitment specialist covering the following functions: Commodity Trading, Sourcing & Procurement, R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering, Sales & Marketing, Technology Transformation, and Supply Chain & Logistics. They work in various industry sectors including F&B, Agriculture, Packaging, Consumer Goods, Chemicals, and more. They have offices across London, Singapore, Bangkok, Vancouver, and Perth.
22 Upper Ground, Floor 5 - 503, London, Bermondsey, London, SE1 9PD
Clyde Marine Recruitment specialises in Marine recruitment. Covering Deck Rating, Engineering, Engine Rating and Catering, they provide staffing solutions to Shipping companies across the UK, Europe and Asia Pacific. The agency is based in Glasgow, and has branches in Latvia, Poland and Singapore.
Mariner House, Watermark Business Park 355 Govan Rd, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, G51 2SE
Consortio RG works closely with companies and businesses within the Oil and Gas, Maritime and Shipping, Automotive and Motorsport, Construction, and Cyber Security sectors. The agency has been in business since 2014 and is situated in Southampton. Some permanent and contract positions they handle include Crew Operator, Senior Naval Architect, Fleet Manager and New Homes Sales Advisor.
Floor 4, Enterprise House Ocean Way, Southampton, Hampshire, SO14 3XB
AMROP UK exclusively performs Executive Search for multiple sectors, which includes Consumer, Energy, Financial Services, Industrial, Life Sciences and Technology. Having extensive experience since they were founded in 1977, they have assisted companies from start-ups to multinational corporations, as well as family businesses and the public sector. They also have an international network with a site in the City of London and 50 other countries.
20 Old Bailey, City of London, London, EC4M 7AN
Fort Recruitment supplies staff and personnel to various industry sectors including Maritime, Oil & Gas, Construction & Engineering, and Commercial. They fill a variety of job roles like Structural Engineer, Accountant, Project Planner, Marine Consultant, and many more. The company is located in Liverpool.
Fort House, Hall Road East, Liverpool, Merseyside, L23 8TU
Mark Heaven Consulting Ltd connects candidates to a diverse client group in the Oil and Energy industries across the UK, Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, and the Middle East. These include Aviation, Investment Banks, Refiners, Ship-Owners, Storage, and Wholesalers verticals. Since its foundation in 2015, they have been assigning staff to various assignments, including Analysts, Heads of Shipping, Heads of Trading, and Marketers.
14 Wentworth Drive, Sale, Cheshire, M33 6PP
Based in Witham, Essex, Red Recruit is a specialist staffing and recruiting agency for the Customs, Shipping & Logistics, Removals & Storage, Relocation, Global Mobility, Fine Art Removals, Freight Forwarding, Serviced Apartments, and HR industries. The company has over 20 years of experience and recruits for permanent roles like Customs Coordinator, Freight Operator, Import Clerk, and Transport Specialist.
2 Atlantic Square, Station Road, Witham, Essex, CM8 2TL
Spartan Partnership is an executive search firm founded in 2009. They have a history of making placements in Shipping, Oil & Gas, Energy, and Transport. They've partnered with everything from Investment Banks to Shipping Corporations. They have completed successful recruitment campaigns in Europe, the US, and the UAE.
City Point 1 Ropemaker Street, City of London, London, EC2Y 9HT
A trusted supplier of recruitment solutions, Marine People Ltd specialises in covering the Engineering and Shipbuilding sectors. They extend its operation to employers across Australia, the UK, and the USA. Since 2015, the agency has been hiring on a contract and full-time basis for roles such as Area Lead, Change Specialist, and Project Manager. Marine People works in partnership with the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology.
7 Manor Court, Barnes Wallis Road, Fareham, Hampshire, PO15 5TH
Formed in 1995, ASL Personnel is headquartered in Shepperton. They match professionals with a broad range of trainee to managerial roles within Freight, Courier, Warehouse, HR, Finance, and Administration. They perform business visits as well as proper candidate matching, face to face interviews, and registration procedures to ensure candidates can legitimately work in the UK.
Unit 17-18 Shepperton Marina Felix Lane, Shepperton, Middlesex, TW17 8NS
NSFR LIMITED conducts multi-sector hiring services for employers across the UK and internationally. Headquartered in London, their specialism reaches Private Banking & Wealth Management, Real Estate, Landed Estates & Livery Companies, Shipping & Commodities, and Single Family Offices markets. The company primarily delivers executive search solutions and places professionals in a plethora of positions at all levels, such as CEO.
7 New Quebec Street, Westminster, London, W1H 7RH
Heathrow Personnel is an independent specialist that supplies Airfreight and Airline staff. The firm recruits in Heathrow, its surrounding areas, and throughout the Uk. They have been operating since 1988.
CO/ The Ferry Point Ferry Lane, Shepperton, Middlesex, TW17 9LQ
OSP Group, launched in 2014, provides Construction, Transport & Freight, and Industrial recruitment solutions across London and South East England. With offices in Gillingham and five other sites, they hire permanent, temporary and contract workers for DHL, Mitie, FlaktGroup and more. They are also a corporate member of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation and have a Worksafe Contractor accreditation from Safety Management Advisory Services.
Top 123, Derby House, Watling Street, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 2YY
Established in 2018, Red Rhino Resourcing is a provider of Driving, Warehouse & Industrial, Production, Transport, and Commercial recruitment services across the UK. They specialise in providing temporary and permanent recruitment solutions, as well as labour management, training, and logistical consulting. Some roles they recruit for include Warehouse Operative, Porter, Counterbalance Driver, Cold Store Operative, etc.
Richmond House, Avonmouth Way, Bristol, Avon, BS11 8DE
LemonTree Recruitment specialises in multi-disciplinary talent solutions for an extensive employer portfolio across the UK. They typically supply qualified candidates to various assignments from their Suffolk headquarters. With over 15 years of combined experience, the company also covers Aviation & Aerospace, Customs & Compliance, E-commerce, Freight Forwarding, Luxury Travel, Supply Chain & Retail, and Warehouse & Logistics sectors.
Unit 78 Claydon Business Park, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP6 0NL
Opera Holdings, launched in 1992, is a recruitment group with 10 companies forming a network that extends throughout the UK. For Nursing recruitment, they cover Wales and South West of England, and are an approved supplier under the All Wales Agency Framework. For Freight recruitment, they cover jobs abroad as well. They also hire for Office, Industrial, Driving, Trades, Nursery, Technical and Graduate roles. Their headquarters is in Gloucester.
15 Wheatstone Court, Davy Way, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL2 2AQ
Established in 2000, Ragged Edge specialises in providing professional business consultancy, strategy planning, executive search recruitment, competitor analysis, training solutions, and more to the Ports, Shipping, Freight, Logistics and Supply Chain industry. Located in North Lincolnshire, the company provides an effective approach to recruitment from entry to senior-level appointments.
16 Dudley Street, Barton-upon-humber, South Humberside, DN31 2AB
Ross Recruitment is a North West agency that has been working with local clients for more than 20 years. They have two specialist divisions: Accountancy and Office Administration, and Shipping, Freight Forwarding and Logistics. They offer a contingent service across Cheshire, Merseyside and North Wales, on a no placement no fee basis.
Oaktree Court Business Centre, Mill Ln, Neston, Merseyside, CH64 8TP
Bolt Staffing Solutions has been working across numerous markets including, but not limited to, Customer Service, Sales, Help Desk, Office Support, Clerical, Call Centre, Engineering, Manufacturing, Maintenance Tech and Warehouse & Distribution since 2021. Partnering with public and private organisations of all sizes, they work on permanent, temporary and contract qualified, professional and skilled staffing needs. They are located in Wigton.
20 New Street, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 9AL
A&S is a recruitment agency specialising in the Commercial, Driving, Shipping, Warehouse, and Financial sectors. A&E works with import and export companies of all shapes and sizes. They are based in Felixstowe and also offers consultancy services.
12 Summit Business Park Langer Road, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 2JB
Imperium Commodity Search is a multi-sector recruitment specialist that caters to employers in the Agricultural Brokerage, Energy, Logistics, Metals & Mining, Oil & Gas, Shipping, and Trading markets nationwide and globally. They typically hire candidates for positions such as Analyst, Broker, Market Analyst, Operator, and Trader. Imperium Commodity Search has been recruiting staff for permanent and contract assignments since 2018.
1 Oxleys Rd, Shephall, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG2 9YE
Holt Executive Recruitment Ltd specialises in placing professionals in various permanent and contract roles nationwide. From their offices in Bournemouth, they help fill vacancies in the Space & Satellite, Aerospace & Aviation, Defence & Government, Telecom & IT Services, and Maritime sectors.
First Floor, 8-10 Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 3NA
Connectment has been matching clients with candidates within a broad range of industries, including Manufacturing, Marine, Energy, Engineering, Rail, IT and Construction, since 2013. They operate on a global basis through their office in Gateshead. Connectment offers talent mapping and headhunting services, and recruits at the most senior levels.
Gateshead Office Gateshead International Business Centre, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear, NE8 1AN
McGinley Support Services has been an Infrastructure recruitment specialist for more than 40 years. They recruit contingent office and site workers, with trade, professional or technical competencies and qualifications, for contractors, subcontractors, asset managers, and consultants throughout the UK. They have several offices, including in Watford, Birmingham, Cardiff, Manchester, and Rugby.
Office 109/112, Hub Space, Devonshire House, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG24 8PE
Balfour Wilson Recruitment is a specialist recruitment agency that accommodates temporary and permanent placements nationwide. They have assisted over 2000 candidates and employers in various sectors including Accounting & Finance, Administration, Hospitality, Pharmaceutical, HR, IT, Customer Service, Construction, Retail, Sales, and Engineering.
Unit 10a, Forest Mill, Station Road, Selkirk, Selkirk, Selkirkshire, TD7 5DJ
Sterling Recruitment Services Ltd predominantly deals with Industrial recruitment, filling posts in Engineering, Construction, Manufacturing, Transport, FMCG and Waste Management as well as Office and Finance. Besides hiring for permanent, temporary and contract assignments, they also supply ad hoc staff by means of their 24/7 availability. Headquartered in Middlesbrough, they are also members of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation.
Unit 40, Metcalfe Road, Skippers Lane Industrial Estate, Middlesbrough, Cleveland, TS6 6PT
Park Street People is a specialist manpower provider to the Digital & Technology, Sales & Marketing, Languages, Office Support, and Pharmaceutical industries. They have offices in Windsor and Wokingham. They cover permanent, temporary and contract vacancies. The agency is an REC member and provides support to Shelter, Help for Heroes, and Macmillan Cancer Support.
Kings Road House 2 Kings Road, Windsor, Berkshire, SL4 2AG
PDR Group, taking pride in having over 30 years of recruitment knowledge, assists commercial and industrial institutions in Kent, Sussex, Surrey and London in their staffing requirements. They work on permanent and temporary assignments in accounting, construction, engineering, HR, IT, operations and other fields. They are located in Tunbridge Wells and have a client catalogue that includes Cuisine Studios, Re-Go Autoparts Ltd and Infor.
First Floor 33 Mount Pleasant Rd, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN1 1PN
Working out of Peterborough, Recruit Mint recruits for industrial, technical, commercial, and education jobs. They work with employers in Huntingdon, Ely and the surrounding area.
5 High Street, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE29 3TE
Xquisite Recruitment - Sheer Xpertise! - a family run independent agency with 25 years experience, we work across every sector of recruitment everywhere in the UK, from office junior to Senior Executive. We offer an Xquisite service at an across the board fee much lower than that of any other agency. Give us the chance to delight you
36 Larch Close, Hersden, Margate, Kent, CT3 4GE
A Company built on foundations of Traditional Ethics but with a Modern View. Xceed Recruitment is a leading Multi-Sector Organisation supplying both temporary and permanent recruitment solutions nationwide. We understand that the modern workplace has evolved significantly over the past decade, Meaning our clients needs and requirements from us have also changed. We greet every role with a flexible attitude to create the perfect bespoke solution.
1ST Floor, Meadowbank House, Oldham, Lancashire, OL9 8EH
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.
Houston Road, Houston Industrial Estate, Livingston, Scotland, EH54 5FD