Freight Forwarder

Freight Forwarder (Ocean / Project Cargo / OOG) Location: Southampton, UK Salary: Circa £35,000 - £40,000 (DOE)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Freight Forwarder (Ocean / Project Cargo / OOG) to join a growing and dynamic specialist freight business based in the Southampton area.

The successful candidate will provide export freight solutions to global destinations, including complex and non-standard routes, working closely with major 3PL vessel operators to move primarily out-of-gauge (OOG), breakbulk, and project cargo. This is a great opportunity to join a business operating within specialist logistics sectors.

Working Hours

Full time - Monday to Friday

Hybrid working: 1 day per week from home after probation

Package & Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Bonus scheme and annual salary reviews

Private medical and dental cover

Comprehensive training and development with clear progression opportunities

Travel opportunities to trade and boat shows/events

Employee-focused environment with long-term career growth

Key Responsibilities

Coordinate and manage Sea Freight operations, utilising 3PL vessels and major shipping lines

Handle freight movements to global destinations, including specialist, oversized, and complex cargo

Manage end-to-end shipments involving OOG, breakbulk, and project cargo

Support Air and Road shipments when required, offering a fully multimodal service

Deliver high levels of customer service while building and maintaining strong commercial relationships

Manage bookings, documentation, quotations, and operational queries efficiently and accurately

Liaise confidently with carriers, agents, and clients to resolve issues and ensure smooth operations

Requirements

Essential: Hands-on experience with OOG, breakbulk, or project cargo shipments

Experience within marine, yacht, heavy-lift, or specialist freight sectors highly desirable

Minimum 3 years' experience in Freight Forwarding (Sea Freight background preferred)

Experience handling complex logistics operations and non-standard shipments

Knowledge of vessel bookings, port operations, and cargo handling procedures

Strong commercial awareness, including quoting, cost control, and client management

Experience working with or booking onto major shipping lines is desirable

Experience with Cargowise highly desirableWR Logistics are a leading recruitment partner for the logistics and supply chain industry, recruiting across the UK, Europe, and the USA for permanent opportunities.

WR Logistics is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy