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Freight Forwarder ✈️🚒

Leman
On-site
United Kingdom

Do you thrive in logistics, coordinating air and sea
transports, and delivering top-notch customer service?
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At LEMAN, we’re expanding our Air & Ocean team in Normanton, and we’re on the lookout for someone ready to make a big impact. You’ll be at the heart of global logistics, ensuring seamless transport solutions for our clients. You’ll coordinate the shipment of goods by air and sea, solving challenges and keeping our customers in the loop every step of the way. If you’re driven by providing great customer service and love the fast pace of logistics, this could be your next move.

You’ll report directly to our operations team, working closely with our international branches and trusted partners to keep things running smoothly. This is a chance to be part of a new, dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and delivering solutions that exceed expectations.




Your key responsibilities will include:
  • Planning and coordinating shipments of goods by air and sea, ensuring timely and cost-effective deliveries.
  • Serving as the primary point of contact for clients,
    providing shipment updates, addressing inquiries, and resolving issues.
  • Preparing and processing import/export documentation and
    customs compliance through the Customs Declaration Service (CDS).
  • Liaising with carriers, freight forwarders, and customs agents to ensure smooth operations.
  • Monitoring shipment progress and quickly resolving delays or
    issues.
  • Maintaining accurate records of all
    transactions through CargoWise.



Who Are We Looking For?
We’re looking for someone with experience in both air and sea freight forwarding who is ready to jump in and get things done. You thrive in a busy environment and excel in providing excellent customer service. You’re not afraid to make tough calls, solve problems quickly, and keep everyone informed. If you have a proactive mindset and love working in a collaborative team, you’ll fit right in.


Β In your application, we hope to see:

  • Proven experience in air and sea freight operations
  • Proficiency in CargoWise software and Customs Declaration
    Service (CDS).
  • Strong understanding of customs regulations and documentation related to imports and exports.
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to make quick decisions under pressure.
  • A willingness to take the lead in customer communication, even in challenging situations.
  • Experience or qualifications in Dangerous Goods (by air) is
    a bonus but not required.


    Enough about usβ€”let’s talk about you! If this role
    sounds like the next step in your logistics career, click Apply and tell
    us why you’d be a great fit. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out
    to our fabulous People Business Partner,Β Donna
    CoopeΒ atΒ donna.coope@leman.comΒ or
    +44(0)7921782811


  • Get Excited About...
  • Attractive Benefits: Enjoy a benefits package, including annual leave (25 days per year including bank holidays), medical coverage, free parking, discounted or free food, and more. Detailed information will be provided during the interview process.

  • Flexibility: We understand that life is unpredictable, which is why we offer flexible working arrangements, where possible, to help you achieve a healthy work-life balance. You'll have the freedom to structure your workday in a way that suits you best, whether that means working from home, adjusting your hours, or taking time off when you need it.

  • Sabbatical: Need a break from the daily grind? We offer sabbatical opportunities to take extended time off to recharge, explore your passions, and come back to work feeling refreshed and inspired.

  • Investment in Professional Development: We're committed to helping our people grow and reach their full potential.

  • Global Travel Opportunities: We're a global organization with offices around the world, which means that there are plenty of opportunities to travel and experience new cultures.

  • Social and Company Events: We believe that work should be enjoyable, which is why we organize regular social and company events to bring our people together.




  • Do you want to hear more of what it is like to work at LEMAN? Take a look for yourself here


    About Us

    From Denmark to China, Vietnam to Mexico, we employ more than 800 talented and dedicated people. Established in 1900, LEMAN is a forward-thinking, value-driven, and people-centric organization. We endeavor to lead a culture of quality and collaboration, where everyone feels empowered to be their best. Every day, we help companies and people all over the world by delivering high-quality logistics and transport solutions. We always strive to uphold our values in our approach to customers, colleagues, our surroundings, and the environment. We provide supply chain and transport solutions, and we offer our services in 150+ countries through our own offices and a network of close partners. Our approach is personalized customer care. We don't create standard products but focus on individual needs and solutions. Leman is large enough to deliver high-quality global supply chain solutions while remaining small enough to care about each and every one of our customers.


    Our Values

    At LEMAN,Β RespectΒ isn’t just a wordβ€”it’s how we treat every colleague, customer, and partner.Β QualityΒ means getting the details right, so the job runs smoothly. AndΒ Commitment? It’s about showing up, solving problems, and going the extra mile, even when things get tough. These values guide everything we do.