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.
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
Right Step Recruitment we pride ourselves in being a friendly forward-thinking agency. Times are changing. We know this. That is why it is important now more than ever to be working alongside the right agency who has the cutting edge to ensure the best solutions for you. We specialise in Health & Social Care, Catering, Commercial & Hospitality, Education, Construction, Trades & Labour & more. Get in touch to get the ball rolling.
Kemp House, 152 City Road, London, Greater London, EC1V 2NX
"Navigating global logistics with skilled shipping professionals. From freight coordinators to supply chain managers, we deliver candidates who excel in managing shipments, schedules, and compliance. Our experts ensure smooth operations and on-time delivery. Let us help you steer your shipping business to success."
85 Great Portland Street, First Floor, London, London, W1W 7LT
Orchid House Solutions specializes in connecting exceptional talent with top-tier opportunities across various industries, Employers seeking skilled professionals and candidates looking for their next career move can rely on our personalized recruitment solutions to ensure the perfect fit every time.
84 Town Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS12 3AA
Job Switch is a unique recruitment agency that specializes in the construction, transport, industrial, Finance, HR, Admin and warehouse industries With offices in London and Essex, however, we operate nationwide all over the UK. We offer talent solutions that are tailored specifically to meet the needs of your company.
6 Central house, High street, Harwich, Essex, CO123PT
Do you need help finding top talent? Platinum Recruitment are a local agency specialising in the Shipping industry. Our recruiters are specialists within their fields, so have first-hand knowledge of the industry and are able to find the very best talent for your business. We recruit permanent vacancies, as well as supporting with temporary staffing. Enquire now to speak to one of our specialist team.
Suite 4, 1st Floor, Ocean 80, Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 8AQ
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.
Suite 4, Shakespeare Building, 2233 Coventry Road, Sheldon, Birmingham, West Midlands, B26 3NJ
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
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
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
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
Ontrak Recruitment is a multi-sector recruitment company founded in 2007, covering Accountancy, Health & Safety, Telecommunications and more. Through teams in Greenwich, and 600 satellite offices, they fulfil permanent, temporary and contract appointments. They are members of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation, and Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development, and have been recognised by the Rail Industry Supplier Qualification Scheme.
UNIT 19 GREENWICH CENTRE BUSINESS PARK, Greenwich, London, SE10 9QF
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
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
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
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
Willis Global exclusively recruits for the Shipping & Logistics sectors across the UK, Europe, the Middle-East and America. Based in London, they specialise in Shipping Line, Port jobs, and Supply Chain & Logistics roles for several employer types - such as those in Manufacturing, Pharmaceuticals and Retail.
Office 6, 9a Bank Street, Braintree, Essex, CM7 1UG
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
Owen Daniels Consultancy is a Camberley-based recruitment agency that works across Engineering and Manufacturing whilst also offering placements in Supply Chain and HR. Since 2011, they have been satisfying permanent, temporary and contract staffing requirements of businesses in Aerospace, Automotive, Construction, FMCG, Energy, Marine and more. They also help fulfil executive jobs. They are members of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation.
Building 4, Archipelago, Lyon Way, Camberley, Surrey, GU16 7ER
Halcyon Recruitment helps clients and candidates by delivering talent solutions to the Shipping, Maritime, Trading, Oil and Gas, Marine, Energy and Renewables industries. Operating from their offices in Southampton and Singapore, they report that their search service, SearchLite, has had a 100% success rate since its inception in 2018 (at time of writing). Some of the roles they search for include Designer (Yachts), Logistics Manager, Fleet Asset Manager, and more.
International House George Curl Way, Southampton, Hampshire, SO18 2RZ
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
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
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
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
BJD Group focuses on providing its expertise to match candidates and various clients in a range of sectors, including Logistics, Supply Chain, Transport, Distribution, and Warehousing in the UK. They have been aiding in placing staff in temporary, contract, and permanent vacancies since 1991. They are included in The Sunday Times list of 100 Best Companies to Work For.
117 Hagley Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B16 8LB
Synthesis Recruitment, located in Northwich, operates across the Global Shipping, Oil, Commodity Trading, Energy, Renewables and Chemical industries. They put forward assignments in Sales, Commercial, Operations, Finance and Management. Following their director's experience of over 10 years, they were formed in 2019 and have partnered with Intertek, Varo Energy and more. They are corporate members of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation.
Chester Way, Northwich Business Centre, Suite 26a, Northwich, Cheshire, CW9 5BF
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
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
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
Saltire Staffing has been working across multiple disciplines which consist of Freight Forwarding, Engineering & Technical, Food Manufacturing and Renewable Energy since 2020. For Engineering & Technical, they specifically handle assignments in Design, Manufacturing, Rail and Transportation. They are stationed in Airdrie and accommodate nationwide placements from Operators to Directors, utilising their consultants' experience of over 10 years.
39 Hawthorn Drive, Airdrie, Lanarkshire, ML6 8AR
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
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
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
Boutique Recruitment Limited, assisting clients and candidates alike, hire across numerous sectors like Aviation, Freight, Logistics, Driving, Transport, Warehouse, Factory and Office. Headquartered in Staines, they take pride in having over 20 years of experience, which they leverage in satisfying permanent, temporary and contract posts like Driver, Staff and Clerk.
50 Feathers Lane, Staines, Middlesex, TW19 5AN
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
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
Aspirare specialises in permanent and temporary appointments within the Engineering, Construction, Administration, IT, Sales, and Accountancy & Finance sectors. They are based in Lanarkshire, Scotland. Some of the numerous roles they may recruit for are Water Engineer, Administrator, Electrician, Machine Operator, Web Developer, Health & Safety Advisor, Blacksmith, and more.
60 Castle Street, Hamilton, Lanarkshire, ML3 6BU
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
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
Faststream specialises in delivering staffing solutions to the Maritime, Shipping, Cruise, Superyacht, and Energy sectors. They offer various services including permanent and contract placements, executive search, and recruitment campaigns. They cater to businesses of all sizes across offshore oil & gas, energy transition, ocean cruises, and more. Operating since 1999, they have offices across the EMEA, the Americas, and Asia-Pacific.
Waterside Place, 5 Town Quay, Southampton, Southampton, Hampshire, SO14 2AQ
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
Insight Executive Group is a multi-sector recruitment specialist that finds permanent and interim professionals for a wide range of roles, such as Middle Management, Directors, and Executives. The talent firm covers the UK's Construction, Commercial Management, Estates, Facilities Management, Infrastructure, Procurement, Property, Transport, and Utilities industries. They are a corporate member of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation.
Northern and Shell Building 10 Lower Thames Street, City of London, London, EC2R 6AF
Sure Group Ltd extends employment opportunities in Industrial, Commercial and Healthcare throughout the UK from their five offices - including one in Hull. Industrial fields they cover are FMCG, Transport, Manufacturing, Construction and Hospitality. For Commercial posts, they hire across IT, Finance, Marketing and HR. Their Healthcare department caters to Care, Learning Disability Assistance, Nursing Home Support and more. They were launched in 2013.
Commerce House 31 Hessle Road, Hull, North Humberside, HU3 2AA
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
TLP Recruitment is involved with a wide spectrum of sectors including Driving; Industrial; Logistics and Supply Chain; Freight and Shipping; Port Services; Manufacturing; Engineering; and Commercial and Business Development. Created in 1998, the agency serves permanent, temporary and contract roles across the UK through their six offices in Ilford, Felixstowe, Droitwich, Maidstone, Southampton and Bournemouth.
Priory House, Friar Street, Droitwich, Worcestershire, WR9 8ED
The Dove Partnership delivers personnel to the Accounts, Property, HR, IT, Logistics, and Marketing Industries. The company is based in Hertfordshire, was established in 2003, and has also been recruiting candidates for the Commercial and Industrial sectors. Some roles they recruit for include Facilities Support Operative, Junior Construction Admin, and Accounts Admin Assistant.
Millars Three, Southmill Road, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 3DH
Mode 3 Executive Search, founded in 2013, provides talent management services to the Freight Forwarding & Logistics, and Supply Chain & Shipping industries nationwide and overseas. The firm places staff in a plethora of placements, such as board and c-level positions. These include Customs Managers, Key Account Managers, and Ocean Import Coordinators. Mode 3 also covers an array of disciplines, including Automotive Supply Chain and Import/Export.
The Townhouse 114-116 Fore Street, Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG14 1AJ
Broadreach Recruitment is a privately-owned company that bridges candidates and employers in a wide range of sectors across Europe and the Caribbean. They were founded in 2015 and provide permanent and temporary staffing support for roles in the Joinery, Admin, Business, Supply Chain, Sales & Marketing, Real Estate, Legal, Industrial, IT, Executive, and Engineering sectors. They are members of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation.
Verulam House, Cropmead, Crewkerne, Somerset, Crewkerne, Somerset, TA18 7DR
Just Recruitment is a multi-sector recruitment agency for Accountancy, Hospitality, IT, Public Service, Recruitment and more. Since they began in 1983, they have helped fill permanent, temporary and temp to perm opportunities, local and globally. They cover Essex, Suffolk and nearby regions through teams in Ardleigh, Haverhill and three other areas.
Tavern House, Station Road, Colchester, Essex, CO7 7RS
Insight Select, founded in 2020, is a local talent acquisition entity that assigns candidates to a diverse range of industries. These include Construction, Education, Energy, Financial Services, Logistics, Manufacturing, Media, and Technology. Serving employers across London and the South East region, they have been hiring on a permanent, temporary, and contract basis. They are members of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation.
Maidstone House, King Street, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 6JQ
PDR Group is a national market recruiter that delivers staffing services to an extensive client portfolio in the Commercial and Industrial sectors. They cover a broad range of industries, including Administration, Aviation, Charity, Construction, Engineering, HR, IT, Legal, Logistics, Marketing, Operations, Sales, Technology, and Warehouse. The agency has been filling various permanent, temporary, and contract appointments for over 12 years.
First Floor 33 Mount Pleasant Rd, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN1 1PN
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
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